It has been almost 3 years now. I walk with a walker mostly but I can walk with a cane. I use a cane going in doctors offices and restaurants...but not really long distances and shopping. Mainly because I don’t like being in really crowded areas with the cane where I could be accidentally pushed. Do not want to accidentally fall since I do have fragile bones caused by radiation over 16 years ago.

I can walk without anything but I will do that mainly around the house where I am on carpet. I also find walking without anything can cause some pain since no matter how hard they try with shoe lifts, not having a hip makes a difference in walking. A Cane helps prevent some of that.

I can climb stairs with a cane and rail, but we did put in a ramp to come in the house just to be on the safe side. It appears I am doing as well as I will but I still push myself everyday just in case there is still improvement to be had....but I am not complaining because I can walk, I shop on my on and clean my own home (which I can definitely tell when I vacuum and scrub floors) , and I will go to the coast on my own since the hubby doesn’t like the beach. I try not to let it stop me from doing things I want to do. It has been a change but I guess I’m getting use to it and know how to plan when I go places. All that being said I guess you should know I am now 70 years old and I had my surgery when I was 67. If you are younger you may find you will do better and from the sound of your recovery so far you are ahead of where I was at that time.

Just a note: Going to a gym where you can walk on a treadmill and do some exercises on the machines really helps. But be sure your therapist or doctor says it is ok first. They should also be able to tell you what type machines to stay away from. I also have used a few different types of canes. Hate the medal four legged one. My favorite is the one that has the large round rubber bottom that stands alone. I liked the hurricane until I found this one at the drug store. It makes me feel more steady and it doesn’t sink in the sand if I step on the beach.