SewExtreme....I had my left hip replaced last May. It took me about 2 weeks to get past the pain and surgery recovery and then I was off and pedaling my sewing machine. Before surgery I made up kits for myself so all I had to do was sit down and sew. At about the 4 week level, I started putting borders on the quilt tops I'd sewn...so up and down measuring and cutting and by the 6 week level, I was sandwiching and machine quilting. I imagine that having the left hip done was easier than the right, but I have a feeling if I ever have to have my right hip replaced......I could learn to pedal with my left foot. Having my quilting sure did help make the recovery time go faster.