I had a THR on my right hip (bone-on-bone osteoarthritis) a week ago yesterday. I am 64 years old and in pretty good health. I used a walker for the first 6 days just to be more certain I wouldn’t fall but today I am walking slowly without it (or a cane). I have been cooking easy meals for myself since day 3 post surgery since my helpers needed to return home and I live alone. I have been following all instructions for meds, ice, exercises, elevation and rest and am very pleased with my progress. Home PT twice a week for 3 weeks is what I have been subscribed. I am so happy I had this done. The pain is minimal - more tightness in my right thigh than anything else. No opioid pain meds needed since I got home the day after surgery. On just Tylenol and celebrex and a low dose aspiren now. Antibiotic and steroid were both finished yesterday. I hope this info helps others. I also had a bit of anxiety about how this would go because I knew I would be alone during much of the recovery but it is going fine. I live in a one story house with just 3 steps to front door. Been getting my mail from the street side mailbox the last three days. You must be sure to get your walks in for the number and length of walk for where you are in your recovery process. It really does seem a very quick and easy recovery so far. Hope you have a great surgery experience and great results!