I’m a Brit living in Portugal and had two failed hip transplants (both time got infections). Now I have a Girdlestone (or no joint). That was about16 months ago. Had lots of physio and now go to the gym regularly to strengthen. Good news and bad news.
Bad: I cannot walk without a frame or crutches. Can manage with one crutch around the house, but fear of falling. So frame is used mostly.
Good: I have no pain at all, can drive with automatic and fold my frame into passenger seat. I think I could live alone, but would need some - cleaning/washing clothes/limited cooking help. Would be quite difficult. I’m 76 and wife is 73, so I’m very lucky. Sooner or later that will change. I think I’d try and find help for 2 or 3 days a week (2 hours a day maybe), but might not be that easy. My close friends and wife say I could live well with that limited help. They’re probably right. Hope this message helps.