Had the hips done 10 years ago, the shoulder 9, and the knee in January. I'm back to playing basketball, running 10Ks, hiking, bike riding. Key is KEEP MOVING!!! I'm 71 years old, and couldn't be doing any of that without those incredible procedures. Do what the doctors tell you to do, and once you're out of the recovery zone, do a little more. Personal preference here, but everyone is different - Get off of the pain killers as soon as you're able. They were making me nauseous, sweaty, and depressed. Second time around, I went to Tylenol as soon as I could bear it, and got much better results. As always, everybody is different, and always consult your doctor. Pretty much everybody that's had replacements done will tell you they wonder why they waited so long, especially the hips. Good luck with your procedure! ** Edited by Culpeper Hokie at 7/6/2026, 4:40:17 PM