Like Mike (above) I had a right hip replaced 4 years ago and can say with certainty that is was worth it. I was only in hospital for 2 nights. I had very little pain, didn't even need the T3's. My wife was truly pissed off, because she had both knees replaced and was in real pain for a considerable time afterwards. Doing the exercises is critical to a complete recovery. If you're not the athletic type, do them anyway!! I was fully recovered in about 6 weeks.
I ride a road bike (bicycle) and usually ride 2-3 times a week for an average of 30 miles. My titanium hip has never been an issue and in fact, if I didn't know I had a phony hip, I wouldn't know I had a phony hip. It's that good.
The only issue I have may be from muscle atrophy or possibly from nerve damage and I occasionally get pain in the outer quad muscle, but that's a small price to pay. The newer procedure, going through the front groin, may not have that issue.
Anyway, in short, I wish you a speedy recovery and believe me, I KNOW YOUR PAIN!! Your suffering will soon be over.
