@beachbabe I had a great experience with my right hip replacement. My left hip did not go so well. They fractured my ankle and lengthened my left leg. I left the hospital with a boot on my left foot. My surgeon did not recomended PT. I had home health care and they wanted me to have PT at home. Had to have someone shower me and had to have special seat on the toilet. The surgery was in September 2024 and I am still having problems with my hip and my back. I start PT next week with a different group and will probably see a different ortho doctor. I have had both knees replaced and both hips. The right hip was so much easier than my knees. I wish you luck in whatever you choose to do.