Definition of nervous for English Language Learners. : 1  having or showing feelings of being worried and afraid about what might happen. : 2  often or easily becoming worried and afraid about what might happen. : 3  causing someone to feel worried and afraid : making someone nervous.
Most patients after hip surgery are kept on partial weight-bearing for 6 weeks. In theory, patients with cemented prostheses are capable of bearing full weight immediately after surgery. The cement has reached 90% of its strength some 10-15 minutes mixing.
Putting full weight on your hip right after surgery is never a problem. About a month after surgery, if you feel confident and balanced, you can walk without a cane, but if there is any question, stay with a cane until you feel safe. In complex, repeat hip implant surgery, these instructions will be more specific to each unique situation.