@cindiwass I did not have the restriction you mention of putting one leg over the other to trim your toenails. I had an anterior incision for the hip replacement. Do you know if your surgery will be posterior or anterior?

Like you, I got to a point where I couldn't walk without pain in my left hip and it was affecting the things I loved to do. Like hiking, skiing, and even walking more than one or two city blocks. And of course sleeping! So I just kept telling myself that my hip would not improve over time and in fact would get worse. I was 68 years old when I had the surgery and with my life expectation I figured the hip would last through the rest of my life (according to my surgeon).

Yesterday I walked a long a trail to a waterfall and then went up and down many, many stairs that go to the bottom of that waterfall. And then back up. I have been working out this past year to strengthen that left hip after years of deterioration and then the surgery. I've also been working on balance. I noticed that on the way back up the stairs I did not get tired, did not have to rest, and felt ready to "go" when I got to the top. What a wonderful feeling!

Can you spring for regular pedicures? I did that for a few months after my surgery and it was a splurge but certainly a treat for myself. Also, my podiatrist's staff trims toenails at a minimal cost.

Please let me know what your surgeon says about sleeping position and trimming your toenails.