I live in Oregon, and after lots of research (thanks much to this site!) I have surgery scheduled with Dr. Gross in South Carolina in Feb. I am currently on 2 crutches, trying to minimize damage and help the pain, and am not too concerned about GETTING there, but am worried about how to manage by myself after the surgery. I'll have surgery on a Wed, and will be back in the hotel for Fri night and Sat, returning home to OR on Sunday. Because of the amount of damage to the hip, I won't be able to put weight on the leg, and will be on crutches. I worry about getting to the toilet by myself in the hotel room, and eating (there's no room service at the Marriott where I'm staying.) Also, the flight - what do you do with your leg? Do you get up and move around (how?) I switch planes in TX, how best to do this? The layover is a couple of hours, how to best manage discomfort, swelling, etc. How to use ice if on a plane and airport? AAARGH! I look forward to any comments from someone who may have been there. Thanks!
Barbara