Hi Richard,
I can say "Been there, done that". Best of everything to you on your upcoming surgeries. I am also a Gross bi-lat. January 10 and 12 this year. You will not regret getting them done that way. It seems like a long ordeal but time will go fast. You will be able to get around on two crutches very well. I dropped one crutch at two weeks and never looked back. At 3 1/2 weeks I was totally free of a crutch or a cane. You picked one of the best surgeons in the world and Providence Hospital is fantastic. Beautiful building and believe it or not, excellent food. Amazing staff.
Yes, some people will think you are nuts, I had my share of negative nay-sayers. These people can't even spell hip resurfacing, yet they act like they know more than me. Be patient, in time you will show them how wrong they are. When I told my super at work I would be off about two months, he laughed and said "Yeah, right". The look on there faces when I walked in for a visit at work at 6 weeks was priceless. No crutches or cane and a very slight, almost unnoticeable limp. At 6 months there is absolutely no sign I had surgery. My co workers, friends and family can't believe it. It's because of Dr. Gross and his techniques and experience.
Oh, by the way, I traveled from central Pennsylvania to South Carolina and others on this forum traveled a lot farther...right, Sean, from Southern California? Most of Gross's patients are from out of state.
I kind of envy you because Dr. Gross, Lee, Nancy are really great people to be around. When I went back for my 6 week visit, I really looked forward to seeing them again. You'll see what I mean.
At least you won't have to deal with a snow storm in Columbia. That's right, there was a 6 inch snow storm that went through Columbia, S.C. on Monday morning, January 10 this year. It was unreal. Heavy snow in South Carolina?!! And of all days! My wife and I drove through it to go to the hospital. I can still see the snow blowing hard through the Palmetto trees.
Keep a positive attitude and you will do fine.
Steve (newdog)