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.
All hip resurfacing operations use a metal-on-metal bearing hip. Most total hip replacements are not metal-on-metal bearings and use other materials including ceramic and high density polyethylene. Your hospital will always have a record of your operation and what implants were used.