I've been lurking about reading ....yes after a few painful years (undiscovered congenital dysplasia finally got the better of me at only 52!)...I'm up for THA left side, direct anterior approach on 1 Feb, pre-op appt 18 Jan....getting nervous....but hopeful the deep constant pain will be gone....so tired of living off naproxen, meloxicam, aspirin, or simple whiskey and cola lol.