Hip was a piece of cake. Walked without cane on the third day IIRC. Only fly in ointment was the surgeon made the right femur about 3/4" longer so now i have to wear a lift in my left shoe at least until I get the left hip replaced and the femur made to match (hopefully). The advantage is most people my age are shrinking and I'm getting taller.

Glass half full...

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.