Malka,
I had the very surgery you are going to have. Be sure you take a notepad and pen with you. You will have numerous drainage tubes at first and writing is the most effective way of communication for the first few days. The leg where they remove a part of the bone was not a major problem. They have you up and walking the next day, with a physical theripist at your side. The more walking you can do the better off you are. Even if you just walk around the hall of your room will help you gain your strength. Two weeks hospital stay is the average hospital stay. Staying positive is VERY Important. Each day tell yourself how good you are doing, one day at a time. Bless the little thing you were able to do today that you couldn't do yesterday.

I wish you the best of luck. Time passes quickly and you will be out of the hospital and on your way to recovery. Don't hesitate to ask any question that comes to mind.

Hacklene