Hello from the UK. I've just spent the afternoon reading this thread. I wish I had found it earlier. I too have had a staph infection in a hip that was less than a year old. The bug I had was staphylococcus Caprae. I had a debridement in November 2017 and 6 weeks of oral antibiotics. The infection returned New Years eve! I had my hip removed 5/6/18 and a spacer inserted. I was in hospital 2 1/2 weeks had Vancomycin and oral Rifampicin. I came home on once day IV Teicoplanin and the Rifampacin. In total 7 weeks of antibiotics. Tomorrow I get the second stage hip replacement. It has been encouraging, Mr Fish to hear of your relief after the THR as although I have pain I havn't needed strong painkillers just Paracetamol and Diclofenac. I've had the occasional Tramadol about 2 per month. The grinding and popping makes me feel nauseous! I shall be glad to be free of that. I walk with a frame or crutches and am aloud 50% weight bearing. I know nobody that has had this surgery so would be lovely to chat to you all. Lin