By 3 days post surgery with every hip replacement I was able to go up and down the 7 stairs into my home. By one week, I was going out for short walks to the end of the driveway and then down the street, weight-bearing but with crutches for support. I slept in a lower bed in our guest room for a few weeks until I felt safe getting in and out of our tall bed. By 7-10 days, I was able to go up & down the 14 steps to the lower level a couple times each day. At 3 weeks on the last (5th) surgery, I even managed to go on a short road trip and walk with crutches into an outdoor venue to see Willie Nelson - with the oversight of my watchful husband and daughters.
Sue