BigDon, I just ran across your post. I'll offer a few words of encouragement if I may, and share my oldest daughters story briefly. She's an RA( Rheumatoid arthritis ) sufferer, and was diagnosed at about 17(she's 38 now), and her hips started flaring when she was about 24...and her right hip totally blew up at 27..and she had her first hip replaced at 27(2009), then the left one at 34(2016). She's now a very happy, very active young lady, and you/she can't even tell she's a bilateral hip recipient. She's tough to keep up with, and can hike a trail like no other... she's very good... and her hips are that good too.
When it comes to arthritis of any type, it doesn't discriminate by age, and anyone can be afflicted. It's nobody's fault, but it just happens. I think it's great you're getting the help you need now, and can go on and live a pain free life for many years to come. It's alot to swallow at first, and it can be overwhelming if we're not informed. These people on this site are priceless in what they do to provide information and encouragement. I used this site years ago when I had my first hip replacement, and now here I go again for my second one. Mine is another story, and I'm confident I'll be fine.
I'm even more confident you'll be even better. At your age you stand a great chance of fully overcoming this obstacle. After watching my daughter and her miraculous journey, she's inspired me for many years to take care of mine as well.
I want you to know, in probably less then 30 days, you'll be very nearly pain free, and you'll be exploring what you can do again with your new hip. It's pretty cool I said in another thread, it's somewhat like having a super-power... just walking pain free that is. I'll look for you in the post-op forum and see how you're doing. Hang in there. You'll do great!