Joe, did you have the Anterior type of surgery? Most good surgeons will do this type because of it having a much better post-op experience. Shorter, easier recovery time. My left hip was bone on bone and had alot of pain before. It is now 5 1/2 months later and it's like there was never anything wrong! Feels like brand new! I'm back to walking 3 miles a day and longer on the weekends. I was discharged same day, and went home and climbed our staircase, which is 15 steps, up to bedroom, easily.