I forgot to tell you my thigh is still numb 11 months after my total hip replacement. Perhaps the nerves that were cut will grow back but who knows. When I touch my thigh it doesn’t feel like it is my leg. Like I am touching an artificial limb. My hip pain relief is so wonderful I will happily live with a numb thigh. Also my ankle on that hip side still swells after almost a year. I feel like people who don’t need joint replacements are very fortunate. Hope all goes well for you. I need my other shoulder replaced but think I will wait until next year.