it is what is s for is is. it is their choice. must eat to live. i guess their fear is none. re; i got back late last night. [doctor and review on hip replacement] safe trip , about 12 hrs. round trip. operation aug.12,2013. replacing hip is chrome colbalt. been told titanium could be better but doctor is using this sytle. leg is one inch short than left. so have to add some toright let lenght. 3 to 5 day stay in hospital tucson,az. they will do a spinal for operation. so i hope to be walking next time in vegas with ease. mick,