Walker recommendations

You might take a look at the walkers with higher handles that allow you stand tall. Most walkers have low handles that make you hunch over when you walk. You will get where you are going, but your back would feel better with the higher handles. Good luck to you!

@backpacking5 Have you scheduled hip replacement yet? If not, what is delaying your surgery? I had both hips replaced, 8 weeks apart, and never needed a walker. I "graduated" from crutches to cane within 3 weeks after each surgery.

You might ask friends who have had surgery if they have one laying around. My friend had one with about 6 inches height adjustment. Wheels on one side. Medicare may cover. You might ask what the surgeon and hospital requires to bring along the day of surgery, walker versus crutches versus cane. The hospital required a walker to go home, in my case. If you are tall you might consider home nurse visit if covered to assess height of seats and hazards in the home, they may advise on aids during recovery, some are out of pocket expenses. I didn't need the walker for long, I wish I had addressed seat height ( and will if I ever have surgery again).

Hi. I’m 24 days post THR. Make sure whatever walker you decide on has a tray or basket with cup holder for transporting food and other items from place to place in your home, especially if you live alone!

My surgery was Nov.2022.
I bought a fancy schmancy walker with wheels, brakes and a seat with cup holders. The physical therapist at the hospital told me to sell it. They believe the old fashioned sliding ones are best. As one commenter pointed out, if you’re tall make sure it’s adjustable to stand pretty much straight up.
The hospital actually gave me one to take home. I don’t think that happens often though.

Basic ones do fine as you’ll selll it in a month when you progress to a cane or walking without assistance.

I like the 4 wheel rollator with seat and basket so I can go shopping and not bother with the shopping cart. It's great for carrying lots of stuff and good for balance and ease of walking.

I had a total right hip replacement February of this year. I definitely needed a walker. I had several people tell me THR is "easy peasy". I think it's misleading to advise this to anyone. This was not the case for me. I had a very difficult time. Not only with swelling, but pain and I used ice machine practically 24/7. I've since found others that had similar experience to mine. Also, I had total reverse shoulder replacement 2 years ago, and did not have nearly the pain that I did with my hip. Everyone's recovery is different. I prepared my home to accommodate a standard walker. Also, my hospital provided an information session prior to surgery. They demonstrated how to use tools to help with putting on socks, grabber and how not to bend over 90°. They suggested a higher seat toilet. I was provided with all of these items thru Medicare. I live alone, so, I stayed one week in rehab, 2 weeks home PT followed by out -pt PT . Pain management was Oxcycodone. Graduated from walker to cane at 6 weeks, walked without cane at 10 weeks. Currently walking without aide. The only remaining difficulty is standing up from a sitting position and getting out of my car. I did purchase a basket for front of walker which I found very useful to carry items. Best of luck on your surgery!