patgrant..
I haven't had a hip replacement, but I have had my gluteus medius tendon tear completely off my hipbone. I was in horrible pain and could barely walk. The hip surgeon drilled 3 holes in my hipbone and sutured the tendon into these holes. This was done 15 years ago when I was 65 years old. The surgery was a success, and I am still doing O.K. I don't limp due to my hip, but I do limp slightly because I need another knee replacement.

You are in a completely different situation because of your hip replacement so I really don't know how that changes the outlook. Is there any chance that you could get a couple more opinions from other hip orthopedists?