5 months post-op after thr and an added 2 cm to the operated leg (which had been shorter for many years) and just this week I noticed I can touch my toes on the operated side! This recovery seems to have taken forever so I find a lot of comfort in the little things. Last week I started sleeping 6 hours at night without waking up.
I still have to walk with a cane for stability and often catch myself walking the way I did before surgery. Stairs are still very difficult both up and down. The operated side still has some swelling after I've been up and around a lot. But the post op problems are becoming less as time goes on.
I just wanted to post a success story. Despite the problems I am still very happy with my new hip. The excruciating pain in my hip and back are gone. The long term shorter leg problem is resolved.
I wish every replacement surgery had as good an outcome as I have had. I feel so awful for those with shorter leg complications and nerve and muscle injuries. You all have my sympathy.