I just got home yesterday from my second hip replacement. Both on the same side. Had to get redone because of infection. My particular hip is a custom job done by a local Doctor. If possible ask for the muscle sparing surgery recovery is much much faster.
As Tbone said dont fluff off on PT. As annoying and seemingly never ending as it may be years after you will really be glad when your leg functions properly with strong muscles. For the record I am 22 years old and had my first hip done at 19.I diddnt take PT seriously and my muscles are severely impeded and this time around PT will be hell.
As for ceramic sockets while they potentially offer greater longevity of the hip they also have a much higher risk of cracking or shattering. One other I wouldn't call it a downside, but some people who get the ceramic sup their hip will squeak when they walk. Kinda funny, at first I'm sure.
If there are any questions you may have shoot me a PM. Im always on.
