My mom had three hip replacements. She had degenerative arthritis in both hips, and she had to have the procedure done, because the joints weren't there anymore.
She was an active lady, a tourguide for Pittsburgh History and Landmarks, a member of a collection of clubs and a potter. She had to miss out on all of it for seven weeks. Which was fine in the winter time. She had her second hip replacement in July, and I came close to matricide. It just isn't a good idea for an active person to be stuck in bed for six weeks in July.

There are 2 kinds of hip replacements. The old kind the new joint, made of titanium and plastic, is cemented to the bone. The new kind doesn't use cement. The bone is supposed to grow into the joint. It's fine for a young person who broke a hip. It's not such a great idea for someone with degenerative arthritis.

Mom had one of each kind of hip replacement. This explains why she had the third. Mom was not happy about it.

As I posted in another thread, try to be as active as you can. The doctor told my mother, "Do you exercises as steadily as you practice your religion." Sez Mum, "I'm not very religious. I'll do them more often."

You can't wear high heels after a hip replacement. But you don't have to wear orthopedic oxfords either. Mom had some gorgeous flats!

The old gent next door has had trouble backing up his minivan since his surgery. That wasn't a problem mum had, but I take it seriously. I have to. The old *&^!! calls the police if anyone parks too close to his rear bumper. Worse, when he does the police come!