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Al, I have a couple of friends that have had their hips done, one of them has had both hips done. You will be fine, they have the procedure so well worked out now that it's not a big deal anymore. I will have to get mine done someday, I have been putting it off for years, just like you. Just relax and trust the Doc's to do their job.
You got this Al! I've been dealing with my hip since 97, just keep putting it off. I'm on my third hip doctor. On my initial visit, he looked at my x-rays and said you've got a bad hip. No sh@t! I do hips on Mondays, when you're ready. I was worried that I could screw it up by waiting, but he didn't think so. You'll be in my thoughts Al, hang in there buddy!
Al, I know of 4 folks who have done hip replacements and everyone one of them are happy they did it. They are pain free and enjoying life again, follow your therapists instructions to the letter for a quick recovery.CM