In  The end of February of 2023 my right hip was nagging me. Then in the end of  August or  start of September I began walking with a  cane.  I  saw my primary Doctor.  She had me see a Pain  Doctor.  There I had  x rays done.  Injection of the Hip did not help ,  once , twice , three times.   I  saw the orthopedic Doctor  /  s.    I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis. To the degree of the Doctor calling it very bad.  New x rays showed  the cushion between the bones had disintegrated.    Oct. 28th of last year was to be my surgery date.  I needed to have a heart dr. Clear me for it.  He was not able to due to him not knowing for sure that my heart was healthy enough. Afterward it was cleared.  I   tomorrow go and see the surgeon.  So from there and then this is going to be a well ,  hey at least the ball is getting   now  rolling ….  again….. now.