I used to dread getting out of my truck as the pain was excruciating! So glad I had it done.I'm a little late to your thread but glad to see you finally gave in and had the surgery done. I had the same symptoms and experiences as you prior to surgery and finally gave in and had it done in Sept of '20. The part I hated the most prior to replacement was my hip freezing up when I got out of the car, or off the sled or cycle! It would take a while for it to unlock and that was getting frustrating. As we all say, should of gone in sooner!