Hi...we live 30 miles East Of Lansing. I'm 14 months post op with Girdlestone. I really don't have any constant pain or nerve issues. When I overdo it and get a little sore in the leg or groin, I just ice it and take regular Tylenol. I'm still improving with things and can walk further steps with no aid but it's not real pretty. It's a gimpy walk. Otherwise I use crutches and sometimes just a cane and getting better with the cane. My leg is about 2-3 inches shorter than the other and my husband has been glueing soles of one shoe onto another to even up my legs which really helps. He's getting quite good as a "shoe cobbler" Haha. I ride exercise bike 10 miles a day and we recently bought a 7 speed Tricycle for me. We went out today for the first time and I rode 2.5 miles on it and it was really windy too! I'm happy with my first time out. Do you live in Michigan also? Sounds like you are making progress with your new hip if the pain is easing up. Remember, it takes a long time for the healing process. I was so depressed the first few months but now am so happy with all the things I can do and just the fact that I'm alive. Keep up the therapy and exercises. I do mine faithfully every day. Wishing you continued success!....Cindy