I'm doing great!  Progressing rapidly, building  up muscle already, even before June 5 when PT starts, and happy with the progress.  I go walking daily now, still with crutches if I am by myself, and even without them if i am with someone (in case I trip and fall which could still pop the hip out of the socket--have until June 14 until I am in the clear).  Yesterday I was able to go out 3 times and walk, the most being 35 minutes at a time.  Today I've been out twice for 40 miutes each time.  I get tired but it's the stamina that does it to me. My pain level is like a 1 even when I get home from walking and other things, which is a miracle.  I weaned off Vicodin...had my day of not feeling well, but it wasn't as bad this time.  Hopefully I wont need it anymore.  Maybe if PT works me hard I will start again, but I'm not pushing anything until after June 14.  The muscles sometimes are sore, but the hip pain is gone.  This was THE best surgery i could have had done.  The first 2 failed but they were trying to save the bone, becasue of my age.  I may need another replacement in the future but not for a very long time.

My everyday life is still mainly resting and now walking some, sleeping, computer, watching movies...sounds "fun" but it gets old after 1 1/2 years.  I had a week off from doctor appts (finally), but they start up when PT starts up...then I will have 2 weeks or so of many appts back to back, so please wish me luck as they wipe me out sometimes.  Am very glad to have the Board and email to keep in touch with everyone too.  I;m also able to do that everyday now that I can sit up without my back muscles getting sore---laying in bed will do that to you for awhile!

Melissa.