First, I sympathize-I took am in the double digits on ortho surgeries and facing more, a d have had 5 hip surgeries.

Second, no matter what the surgeon, the PA, the internet or anyone told you, hip surgery is a BIG DEAL, especially if you have other bad joints and arthritis. Your body has NOT healed yet - maybe the incision, and maybe the bone & implant are beginning to grow together, but all of the disturbed muscles, tendons and nerves are still plenty irritated.

If it is possible for you, get into a warm pool and begin moving. Also, get a referral for PT to evaluate your gait, balance and posture. After limping on a bad hip, you need some good PT to straighten you up. My PT made me get new shoes, and not shuffle around in slippers.

Also, at this stage, either ice or heat can be very comforting for the pain. After my shoulder surgery, I used ice multiple times a day for over 3 months - and that's a smaller joint! Sometimes I still use it after doing my PT.

Finally, give yourself time. I healed a lot faster at 43 than at 53, 63 and 73! My shoulder surgeon and PT both told me total recovery on a major joint is very gradual and takes up to a year.

Hugs! Do something to pamper yourself this week!