@ligol
Well, I had to have an unexpected colostomy in March--two weeks in the hospital in Gainesville and almost died. So my hip surgery was far less traumatic, and you will be fine. I would absolutely try Mayo Clinic. I would have if I hadn't been rushed in as an emergency for the colostomy. My husband used Mayo a couple of years ago for carotid surgery, and it was brilliant. Do not be afraid--you will be ever so much better off post surgery than you could have dreamed of being. Bette