I was a very athletic and active person. I had a workmans comp case and had to wait for 5 yrs to try multiple therapys before my THR. I couldn’t hardly work at that point so much pain. The DAY after my surgery I felt so much relief that I was a new person. Yes PT & pain but nothing like daily pain. Since then I've had both knees replaced. Short memory of surgery. Compression socks & PT ! You can do this! From this 63 yr old woman living a good life! Good luck!