I had my left hip replaced 4 weeks ago. I'm walking without a cane or walker, but walking slowly. Went back to work last week. Still can't drive for another 2 weeks. Really looking forward to camping again and being totally normal. The process has been easier than I had thought it would be overall. It probably helps that I'm 53.
I was in less pain about a week and a half after the surgery than I was before the surgery. Getting the right one done in December.
They give you a lot of info about what to do and what not to do afterwards. I'm following their orders because I figure they know a lot more about the process than I do.