I had a direct anterior THR on 12/15/20. I could stand on it the following day. Over the past 5 weeks, walking isn't as much of a problem as getiing in and out of a chair/bed/car. I used the walker for 2 weeks and am now using a cane. I use it more for balance than pain. It also feels like that leg is longer, so my gait isn't back to "normal". Sleeping is still an issue. It's hard to find a comfortable position for more than 20 minutes -1 hour. The glue/tape is off the incision and it looks good. There is still a "knot" under the incision but it's improving slowly. The thing I find most annoying right now is getting up from a chair/bed/car and taking the first few steps. The joint stiffens up and I still have that feeling that it's going to give out on me. After I take a few steps, the feeling goes away. I am a 64 yo female. I hope this helps someone else with their expectations.

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