[Geewiz]

I'm sure that this is of absolutely no help - but, Dr. Berger at Midwest Orthopedics at Rush in Chicago does a total hip replacement as outpatient surgery (typically). His waiting room is full of patients from all over the country with their luggage. He is an arrogant guy and in his case it's totally appropriate. Many of the artificial hips currently in use - he developed.
When he did my hip - all he accepted was bc/bs. A 7am replacement and you are forced to do stairs by noon or 1 pm. Out by 5pm after several long walks. Good luck - the key is movement asap and - despite the pain - ever day. Day 2 is the hardest...it's when the swelling kicks in. Take the good drugs and walk. The more you move...the quicker the swelling goes down and the better you will feel.