I was just 80…..had first hip replaced 25 years ago….the other 3 years later….Had I known that recovery was not hard….would have had first one done a few years earlier. Especially since I was on feet a lot at work and am allergic to all NSAIDS. I was warned eventually would need other hip done. So after folk dancing for 90 minutes….the familiar pain began in other hip. Did not bother with PT or steroid injections….got the replacement. Doing it earlier made recovery very very easy compared to first time.
I went to the best Orthopod….sadly he retired 3 years ago….I asked him how long before I would need new replacements, he said “ as long as you don’t jog or fall…you will be fine”
I said back.. “my mother lived to 101” he made no comment and was wearing a mask so I could not read his expression.
Go for it now…..if you wait too long you may develop other health issues that might preclude the surgery.