my 80 yr old mom had hip replacement last year. she was in the hosp, then rehab before coming home. she has been doing aqua-aerobics for several years so was in good shape before the surgery.

she obeyed doc's and therapist's orders to the letter and did the prescribed exercises faithfully (even when dad died 2 weeks after surgery) and is doing great now. she still goes to the Y for water aerobics and walks the track. i think she even does some of the weight machines. she's in a lot better shape than i am!