Anyone have experience with hip surgery?

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Hi Everyone,

I had a feeling when I got back the X-ray results that said I had NO

cartilage left in my right hip that I might be on my way to a hip

replacement. Well, I today I had my follow-up appointment with my

rheumatologist, and she said that I should consider surgery on my hip.

I tend not to be afraid of most medical procedures. I'm usually

grateful for the scientific advances. But, I have to admit that hip

surgery scares me somewhat. Mostly, I'm afraid because my uncle had

both of hips replaced 15 years ago at the same age I am now (he's my

dad's baby brother), and ended up permanently disabled.

So I just wanted to know if anyone here has had hip replacement, and

how it turned out. Thank you.