Who has had a hip replacement before 40?

I have been seeing a series of doctors for the past few months and was recently informed that I have Periacetabular Osteotomy (PAO), a severe form of hip dyslpasia.

According to a doctor at the Bone and Joint Clinic of Baton Rouge, there are only two surgeons in the country who are capable of performing the corrective procedure for this issue. One is located in Los Angeles and is unaffordable for most individuals, and the other individual is located in Chicago.

The only other option I appear to have before developing arthritis in my hip is to undergo a total hip replacement.

Because I am in my mid-20s, the doctor informed me that a follow-up procedure would need to be done in about 25-30 years because the artificial fixtures would ultimately wear out.

Who has undergone anything this severe and were you able to resume all previous physical activities after the procedure? To give you an idea, I was a long-distance runner for several years and I have been weightlifting since I was 16.

Thanks in advance.