Praying always works for me! I had hip replacement last March, shoulder replacement in August and my knee in 2018. I found each experience different, so you never know exactly how your joint will react. I learned to do all the exercises as best I could (I HATE to exercise) I was amazed that my hip was the easiest replacement of all, maybe because the pain I was feeling before the surgery was so bad I could barely walk, even with a walker. I also have dogs .. may I suggest you have them go someplace else instead of you? I was so glad I was able to sleep in my own bed. I just stayed away from my dogs until I felt steady on my feet. As for as smoking, that is a tough one if you are a big smoker. Fortunately I was not, so I was able to stop cold turkey ... of course, the fact that I had strep throat and the pain when smoking was a BIG incentive! Praying that God gives you the tools you need to deal with whatever comes your way. God bless.