I am truly grateful for the info. Although I haven’t ruled out one more attempt at a THP, I dread the thought of reinfection, further surgeries, and the toll it would take on my body. I am learning the hard way that there is a strong argument for not having foreign objects in one’s body that can harbor harmful bacteria. And, like you, I believe I could exceed expectations for functional outcomes in a person without a hip. Sorry ... I just thought of some other questions. Would it have been feasible at some point during your 9 week bracing to work at a desk job (that is either sitting or standing)? Are you able to exercise the hipless leg enough to build and maintain muscles? I will give you a break after this. Thank you so much!