It has been an amazing journey - yes you must adapt if you are going to continue to have no hip joint. No hip joint here for 3 years and counting. This will be permanent. I must use a walker but as long as I support my left side I am doing pretty much everything - going downstairs to our basement (about 16 steps) - going down easy coming up not so much - must have a railing - I kinda pull myself upstairs. Can cook, do laundry, GARDEN!!. Winter is rough as having to wear snowboots and manage snow/ice is challenging - significant leg length difference (about 4 inches yes inches). I wear my normal raised shoe on leg with no hip - in house I just go barefoot on right leg - balances me out pretty good - I call it my people of walmart look - LOL PM me if you want more details.