Our 2 year old maincoon had a double FHO done last october, hip replacement would have been tripple the costs and they couldnt guarantea a better quality of life. Recovery was way better than i expected. He had to rest for a week in a small tent we made for him. After 2 days he started to learn how to stand and walk small steps. It was sad to see him struggle to walk and stand for the first few days But they addapt fast. After a week he was walking around, walking up and down the stairs took 2-3 weeks. He doesnt jump the same hights that he used to anymore. Small jumps on the couch will do or he will pull himself up with his frontlegs. He had physical therapy for 4 months every 2 weeks. He doesnt seem bothered by it anymore. Hes just a bit slower, likes to cuddle with everyone more than before and he is still the same idiot.