I had my right hip (I am right handed) replaced using an anterior procedure at the end of 2022 in my mid-50's because I had no cartilage remaining in that hip due to a traumatic injury from many years ago. I suffered for about 2.5-3 yrs prior to the replacement. While I am not 70+, I have had multiple orthopedic surgeries throughout my life where I had to recover (legs, arms, spine). I was able to start putting and chipping around 6 weeks after the hip replacement, and started hitting half wedge shots at 60 days post surgery. Once I was at 90 days, the surgeon cleared me for full activity and the day after that, I went to Myrtle Beach and played 18 holes followed by two more days playing the same. The 90 days was his practice to ensure the replacement parts were permanently seated and to give time for any necessary bone to fill in to assure all stayed in place. Mainly due to weather, I did not resume walking to play until about 4 months after surgery. I think in reality, I could have resumed at 60 days post surgery. I would tell you or anyone that the better you prepare beforehand to strengthen your body to support whatever is going to be repaired or any surgery, given the chance to do so, the shorter your recovery will be. Best way to do that is to stay active, and make fitness a normal part of your life.

Had my left hip done in December of 2022 at the age of 61. I was up and walking the same day and they had me walk every day during recovery. Was up to about a mile after a few weeks. Started doing chips and pitches after a couple months and was full swing by March (?) I want to say. I had the anterior approach done. From what I've read and experienced, recovery is quickest this way. Like everyone says, I wish that I'd done it about a year sooner. Going on four years and have no limitations at all.

Sorry you're going through that Don. I can't speak to a hip replacement (although i know i have arthritis in the right hip), but I've had 5 knee surgeries. I'll be 70 this summer.I'm 8 weeks post op from hopefully my last surgery, which was a total right knee replacement. I just this week started swinging an iron on my back porch, without any pain or inflammation. I've got 3 more weeks of PT and am hoping to get clearance to hit wedges and 9 irons around Feb1.

Walking has not been a problem.

When you have the surgery done, and I can't stress this enough, stay with the PT regimen. the Dr. gives you. It's tough at first but will pay dividends in the end.

Best of luck.