it has been almost 1 month since my first total hip replacement---the therapist came out today and i asked him 2 questions ---could I get back in my saddle (not on a horse just to sit in a saddle to stretch my legs- answer -NO) ........and could I get back on my trike---his eyes lit up when he saw the trikes and I told him how they are easier on the bottom and other private places...It was easy to get on the trike but  I had to bend my hip too far...so we tried my husband's sun trike which is set for longer legs and I was able to go around full revolutions in pedaling...did not go out of the drive way but will try tomorrow...and will let you know how it goes.  
susan in paris

I did 10 rounds in my driveway yesterday driving very slowly around the car...i would have gone more but my husband said not to over do it...
 
I took the trike out today for about 1/2 mile ---beautiful sunny weather-just perfect---I kept it in the easiest gear  possible and went just at a walking pace ...I felt a little tightness in the surgery leg but that is because they pulled the muscle up from the knee during surgery...when they do the next hip I am going to ask them to do a face lift while they are at it....
 
I  go back to the doctor tomorrow for my first check-up to see if he will release me to work-even though getting out today to go to the store tired  me out so bad I slept most of the afternoon!!!!  Just came back in from my short ride...I will try to go again a little later.  
 
susan in paris
 
p.s. who ever sells these recumbent trikes could make a million selling them to surgery patients for rehab...they are great!!!!