getting back in the pool after a total hip replacement..

I had a THR Sept 2020 and was back in the water about 8 weeks later - mostly to make sure the incision (I had anterior) was fully healed.  Because I had osteoarthritis, I actually felt BETTER after the surgery although I had lost a fair amount of strength and fitness.   I was only an average Masters swimmer but I have finally regained most of my mobility in my kick.   I was told initially not to do much breast stroke kick for the first few months but now I am fine (well, I was never a great breast stroker anyway).   Strongly recommend you increase your strength training to do as much as you can tolerate.   No matter what others have experienced, you will likely have a slightly different experience.   Also, somewhat careful at the walls - depending how you do your turns - just be gentle on the pushoff with that new hip until the supporting muscles and tendons / ligments regain the strength.   And oh yes, you may have some nerve damage from the surgery which can take months (years) to recover.   As always, follow your doctor's advice.   All will be fine!

I had a THR Sept 2020 and was back in the water about 8 weeks later - mostly to make sure the incision (I had anterior) was fully healed.  Because I had osteoarthritis, I actually felt BETTER after the surgery although I had lost a fair amount of strength and fitness.   I was only an average Masters swimmer but I have finally regained most of my mobility in my kick.   I was told initially not to do much breast stroke kick for the first few months but now I am fine (well, I was never a great breast stroker anyway).   Strongly recommend you increase your strength training to do as much as you can tolerate.   No matter what others have experienced, you will likely have a slightly different experience.   Also, somewhat careful at the walls - depending how you do your turns - just be gentle on the pushoff with that new hip until the supporting muscles and tendons / ligments regain the strength.   And oh yes, you may have some nerve damage from the surgery which can take months (years) to recover.   As always, follow your doctor's advice.   All will be fine!