Hi, I know it's been a while but I want to answer. I am scheduled (finally!) for hip surgery tomorrow. Yayy! The surgeon has a stellar reputation, came into the room and spoke to me no longer than 10 minutes, the only question I had was about my blood pressure being too high (for which another surgeon refused to take me until it came down). This surgeon said don't worry, anesthesia will take it down anyway! I'm getting hip numbing anesthesia, he told me anyway I wouldn't remember a thing. I''m not too happy about that -- but at this point point I want to get it over with and hope it 'works,' since I am unable to function with all the pain.
Take care.