914 Ownership + Hip Replacement, Are they compatible? Options

[john_f]

I am due to have a hip replacement in 2 weeks time & I am concerned that I may not be able to manage entry & exit into the 914 cockpit after the op. I am told that I won't be able to drive any car for 6 weeks (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
I believe that the success rate for these operations is very high but there are some restrictions on what you can & cannot do afterwards e.g. crossing your legs or raising the knee above hip level, to name but two.
Are there any 914 owners who have had a hip replacement & are still able to gain entry & drive their pride & joy?

I am also concerned about my 914 during the period that I cannot drive her. At present, she has a 30 mile burn up around the South Devon lanes once a week (if its dry) before retiring to her detached, unheated garage - where she is wrapped up - until the next trip.
Whilst I will not be able to drive her or even climb in to start her up, is it best to get a third party to start her up once a week & run her to operating temperature or would it be better to remove the battery & leave her alone? For the next 4-5 months the UK will be cold & damp.

All comments gratefully received.
PS. Had a great run today with top off in the autumn sunshine - Dartmouth to Kingsbridge - returning on the coast road, hitting 70 mph on the Slapton straight. She's going to SCS Porsche in Honiton on Tuesday for her Christmas present - new CV joints.