Had my hip done June of last year. The anterior method is much better. and also find a doc that uses the Hanna Table(read up om that) np rehab get up and walk the next day. Pain yes. Dr Messieh has a satellite office in The Villages. Mine was in bad shape so it took a while longer to really feel good. All I can say is research your doc and if you need it done dont wait to long it just gets worse.