I had both hips replaced at 40 years old in 2012. Both my military flight status and FAA Class 1 in 8 weeks after the second one completed (surgery was 6 weeks apart). Went Med Down - 03 Jan and Med Up - 17 Jun
I wish I had not waited so long to have it done, QOL is outstanding...I swim 1 mile 5 days a week now. Doc said non-impact exercise will make them last longer.
HIGHLY recommend Andrews Institute in Gulf Breeze, FL