re: Poor Jeff has tasked himself with taking care of me and, honestly, I truly would be lost without him

Yes..and I would be lost without Pete. But this is what a relationship and love is all about. So, if that is some sort of guilt, on your part, that I am reading between the lines...don't dwell on it. It's what couples do...and, while I don't know Jeff, I am sure he will do the right thing. Your other concerns...the pain and the future, are what needs to be given the highest priority

I would deal with them one at a time...Its hard to deal with the future while you are experiencing such amplified pain. And you need to give "not falling"..your highest priority especially...as you surely dont need yet another complication...like a broken hip

One thing at a time. First the pain...so that you can sleep and relax and more clearly face some of the medical decisions that will need to be made

Next...please make sure you do not fall..use the walker,,and see if you qualify for a moroized device for around the house

Then...planning for the future. The procedures, dealing with any permanent disability.

I wish you all the best. Even though this post did not have a LOT of good news, I am glad you wrote it. Keep writing please. Everyone is rooting for you