Hello....I'm sorry to hear about your struggles with hip. I am 72, live in Michigan, USA and had Girdlestone of my left hip in February of 2022. As soon as that happened to me, I asked Dr in hospital to put me on Prozac 10mg (antidepressant) as I knew I would need something to help get me through this, but didn't want anything too strong and I had used Prozac many years ago with no trouble weaning off it. It does give me a better outlook on my life and if you're not on antidepressant, I suggest you consider that to help you. I get around pretty well on crutches when outside, but mostly use walker inside the home. I can take a few steps with no aid and I hold counters in kitchen to get around and prepare meals. My husband makes my shoes by glueing soles from one shoe onto another until I get a comfortable height. I'm probably 2.5 or 3 inches shorter on that leg. I am on lifelong antibiotics now. The good thing is that pain is only mild and controlled with Tylenol and Meloxicam (anti-inflammatory) which I was on before all this happened for osteoarthritis in many joints. I do strengthening exercises daily and ride upright exercise bike and even have adult tricycle to ride outside. I can camp, fish on pontoon boat and drive a car ok. There is some quality of life after a Girdlestone, so keep up the good work and exercises. I'm still working towards just one crutch or cane for mobility. Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions you may have. You can use the personal messaging system through here if you like also. Wishing you all the best.......Cindy