Clarionst, I've not yet had a hip replacement, but I did have both knees replaced within three months of each other. Knee replacements are far harder to get over and I can tell you that the people I met in hospital who had just had hip replacements did extremely well, were up and about in no time and in little or no pain. So, I hope yours goes really well too and wish you all the best. I will need my right hip replacing some time as well, as it is now giving me a lot of grief. But honestly, I'm sure you will be delighted with the results! The worst thing is the hospital food! YUK YUK!! So, get friends to bring you in something nice to eat! Hugs!