@kellihergirl that's a great idea about building up your thigh muscles ahead of time. My problem was that I moved to Florida and I'm living in a one level house. My old house had three floors so I was constantly up and down the staircase which kept my leg muscles in great shape. But five years of living in Florida in a one level house has taken its effect on my muscle tone. We have a new gym that's opening this week in my city and I fully intend on joining and trying to get my core muscles and leg muscles back to where they should be. Good luck with your surgery I hope everything works out well for you!