Walker recommendations

You might take a look at the walkers with higher handles that allow you stand tall. Most walkers have low handles that make you hunch over when you walk. You will get where you are going, but your back would feel better with the higher handles. Good luck to you!

@backpacking5 Have you scheduled hip replacement yet? If not, what is delaying your surgery? I had both hips replaced, 8 weeks apart, and never needed a walker. I "graduated" from crutches to cane within 3 weeks after each surgery.

You might ask friends who have had surgery if they have one laying around. My friend had one with about 6 inches height adjustment. Wheels on one side. Medicare may cover. You might ask what the surgeon and hospital requires to bring along the day of surgery, walker versus crutches versus cane. The hospital required a walker to go home, in my case. If you are tall you might consider home nurse visit if covered to assess height of seats and hazards in the home, they may advise on aids during recovery, some are out of pocket expenses. I didn't need the walker for long, I wish I had addressed seat height ( and will if I ever have surgery again).

Hi. I’m 24 days post THR. Make sure whatever walker you decide on has a tray or basket with cup holder for transporting food and other items from place to place in your home, especially if you live alone!

My surgery was Nov.2022.
I bought a fancy schmancy walker with wheels, brakes and a seat with cup holders. The physical therapist at the hospital told me to sell it. They believe the old fashioned sliding ones are best. As one commenter pointed out, if you’re tall make sure it’s adjustable to stand pretty much straight up.
The hospital actually gave me one to take home. I don’t think that happens often though.

Basic ones do fine as you’ll selll it in a month when you progress to a cane or walking without assistance.