Ah, Cindi, just think about being able to walk without pain in that hip, walk up the steps without wincing, maybe even do a little dance! Figuring a different way to cut your own toenails is a small sacrifice.

For what it's worth, I put a towel on the floor between 2 kitchen chairs, sit on one and put my foot on the other, then reach over and cut my nails. Before tremors, I could even paint them that way (LOL).

Good luck my friend, as you go forward. You might want to ask the doctor if they recommend any strengthening exercises, like leg lifts in bed, to get ready for surgery.
Sue