Hello Joan....sounds like you are doing quite well after Girdlestone Procedure. I had my left hip removed almost 2 years ago after sepsis and they felt it also originated in my mouth from dental work as infection was 'strep'. I am doing quite well and riding upright exercise bike for 10 miles daily. I am 71 and live in Michigan, USA. I also have a tricycle to ride outside in the summer. I had a minor setback for a few months when I tore my meniscus on my other knee, but I have gotten better from that with no surgery. I have a lot of arthritis in my good knee and hip, so I am trying to keep as strong as possible by doing lots of exercises daily. Since I don't work, I have the time to dedicate to this. I can walk with a cane or one crutch, but I don't feel confident to go far as I feel I may tumble forward and fall. I did fall while using my rollator walker a month ago and ended up with a huge bruise on my arm and hurt my pride. The fall came out of nowhere....just happened while in the house. My husband has built up my shoes for me by gluing soles of one shoe on top of the other and works pretty well for me. I can still drive a car and we have a fishing pontoon that we go out on. I tried our bass boat, but it was pretty awkward getting up and down and I think that's how I tore my meniscus this summer. I also have very little pain, but I do take Mobic (NSAID) daily for my arthritis all over and sometimes OTC Tylenol. I was able to go swimming and walking in my nephews pool this past summer and it felt great. I'm hoping to do a lot more of that this next year. I have connected with several other people that have had a Girdlestone also on this website and also on a Facebook forum called "Hip Replacement Complication Forum". It's a good site to give and receive support. Wishing you all the best and keep up the good work. ......Cindy