I had 4 failed replacements due to infection and when I finally went to mayo they took my hip out and said I needed to leave it out for at least a year . . ..obviously no one wants to hear that but my surgeon said you will know when its time....I made it 4.5 years without a hip (nothing not even a spacer) and when I went back for my 5th replacement last June it was successful (so far lol)
It was a rough 4 years but I knew the longer I waited the greater my chance would be that I wouldn't get infection and so far it has worked. So I encourage you to wait as long as you can....it won't be easy...but in the end may prove to be your best decision!! Good luck! I will keep you in my prayers!