Coyote, if you can get an anterior replacement done I would very strongly recommend you go that route rather than the old posterior version. Recovery is much faster and there is a lot less chance of dislocation both during recovery and afterward (personal observation of my recovery versus others by old method). Comparing anterior hip replacement (2X) to knee replacement, the hips were not much problem at all, and much less recovery needed. At six weeks was taking a 3.5 mile round trip hike on a rough trail up to a local landmark and back, though circumspectly. Way less time and effort than a replaced shoulder too. (Thankfully no experience with the neck.) In fact, I did not need PT at all on the anterior hip replacements. Dr. said just walk, and walk I did. I did go visit PT on the first one, but was fired before I could even start PT. The PT couldn't figure out what I might need and after consulting with the Dr., they decided I didn't need any unless I had gait issues (limp) later.
First one in April, second in June, elk hunting in mid-September. Tall blowdown was still a bit challenging for lifting muscles, and I was kinda paranoid about doing something dumb to screw it up. By November deer season in snow, I wasn't even thinking about it.
I will note that I was hard at riding a bicycle right up to surgery, so my legs were in good shape. Having good muscle mass and tone no doubt helped. Getting up and moving to walk frequently also helped keep the joints moving.
