I had Anterior THR right side 12/20/17. I had to stop running two years prior to surgery. I ran 3 miles + 5 times a week for 40 years plus. I am now 70.
I was off the walker in 4 days off the cane at 2weeks. However I was unable to walk very far until week 4. I then made myself walk 1 mile every other day but it was extremely painful. I am now at 8 weeks walking 2 miles every
day but it is still painful. I am seeing improvement in my gate and a return to athleticism. Also whenever I move from a stand still it hurts until I get moving 5 feet or more. It took 8 weeks to be able to put my shoes on normally. My right side was swollen and stiff as a board most of this time. I started gym workouts 2wks after surgery very light weight high reps .
Doctor said it will take 6 months for the body to grow bone around the prosthesis. I am willing to continue gradual improvement to allow this process. However on June 20th 6 months post op I’m running come hell or high water. I would imagine it will take at least a year running stretching and icing to feel normal.