Good for you for getting this taken care of, Sand!
My grandma had hip problems in her mid-sixties that she did nothing about, because she figured she'd be dead before they got really bad. FIFTEEN YEARS LATER, right around when she turned eighty, she ended up having each hip replaced in two separate surgeries. Good for you for not waiting like she did!
I'm sure you'll recover beautifully and be so happy to get your quality of life back!
-------------------- Christine
Those who can do; those who want it done better teach.