Ah, this again.

[sobloodycute]

Mom's going in for surgery again today, this time for her knee replacement. I'm not really as worried or nervous about this surgery for her, as it's not as serious as her hip surgeries, but it's still a big deal, of course. This time instead of staying at the nursing home/rehabilitation center after her surgery, she'll be coming home and just going to a physical therapist instead of one coming to her. A little more inconvenient, but she can't really afford to stay in the rehabilitation center like she did before. Even though her disability covers a LOT of it, she still owes around $1,200 for her last one....so you can see why she'd decide to cut corners. Thankfully, I know she has plenty of people willing to help drive her places if she needs it (she'll have a temp. medical suspension on her license until the doc gives her the ok that she can drive again, with that new knee and all). I know she'll probably have a hard time asking for help, though (she's like me and hates having to ask for help because she doesn't want to be a bother or a burden.)  so it'd be no surprise if she drove around, anyway, even though she's not supposed to. (That's really my main concern...she's not gonna heal properly if she does too much of that. :/ )

It's generally in my nature to be worried and anxious over anything, but at least this time around I'm significantly less worried and anxious over it, I guess.