Hello....I live in Michigan, but my surgery was done in Feb 2022 on an emergency basis in Gainesville, FL at U of F Shands Hospital. I had to have Girdlestone Resection, due to sever infection and necrosis. They had to remove my previous metal implant, Vastus Lateralis, IT band, and part of my gluteus medius due to infection. I do not have any hip joint at all on that side (Girdlestone). Due to chronic osteomyelitis in femur and pelvis, surgeon advised it was too risky to ever try to put in another implant. I'm on lifelong antibiotics for my osteomyelitis also. I do get around with a walker and crutches and I have some quality of life as is. I'm 71 and my surgeon in Michigan also advised against trying for a hip. He said I could end up a lot worse and in chronic pain. Right now my pain is minimal and controlled with just Tylenol. My husband builds up sole of my left shoe with other soles to compensate for the 3" leg length difference. I read Mary's story above. It's so sad anyone has to go through all this. Praying for her to get some relief. I'm happy to chat with anyone who would like to through the private messages section. I've met 5 other people online that also have a Girdlestone.....Cindy