Hi Frank,
good luck with your surgery.
A friend of mine had her hip replaced over 20 years ago at the grand old age of 32.
Took a bit of time to get back to normal, but still going well.
Things have progressed a great deal on the medical front since then.
All the best.
best wishes
Rikki



[This message has been edited by rikkisbears (edited 02-20-2006).]