It is very important to keep all activity to a minimum for the required six weeks to insure proper healing. This includes no swimming. You don't want to get an infection. Taking very short walks to begin with is usually prescribed. I needed a helper in the beginning. I was not even allowed to begin PT for 9 weeks after. You may require some home health assistance for ADL,especially if you live alone. The social worker in the hospital arranges for that. The RN and PA will be answering your questions on this, not the surgeon. After the six weeks they will let you know if you are cleared to begin just pool walking. DONT OVERDUE. Good Luck!