I'm so sorry to hear what you have endured since 19. Have you had all the hardware removed from your hip at this point? I am 72 and 2.5 years post Girdlestone surgery, so I have no left hip joint and doing quite well. I only had one surgery due to massive infection and surgeon determined at that time I was not a candidate for revision due to extent of necrosis and osteomyelitis. I continue to do daily exercises to keep my leg and buttock muscles as strong as possible. I am able to walk with walker and crutches easily. I can do one crutch or cane for short periods and even able to take 50-100 steps unassisted in the house. I cook and clean up in the kitchen by holding onto counters, etc. I also ride upright exercise bike inside most days and have a tricycle I ride outside. I don't really have any pain now to speak of and very grateful for that. I live in Michigan. I'm wishing you all the best and I believe with determination you will have a good quality of life.......Cindy