I am five and a half years out from a heart transplant and have had both hips replaced within two years. It was a combination of years of activity and tacrolimus. All is great now as I average just short of 30,000 steps a day and play basketball weekly. Recovery took time and discipline. Time I had. Discipline has come from years of practice. To be direct, the post surgical discomfort (code for pain) was probably some of the worst I have had. But the long term benefits of overcoming not sleeping or immobility was well worth it.

Best always,
s!