"Jim Thompson" wrote in message
Hip replacement is great! Unfortunately right hip is now complaining
> for a replacement ;-)
>
> I'll have to do that before the leftists decide I'm too old ;-)
Ever been to India or Thailand? If you end up having to pay out of your own pocket (heaven forbid :-) ), you can have a bit of a vacation during your recovery AND save money in the process! (See, e.g.,
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Seriously, you'd probably be an ideal candidate... in generally good health, having a condition that doesn't require immediate attention, etc...