Complex technologies are involved in electrophysiology studies and mapping of arrhythmias. Different ablation techniques and energies are used with unique complications and requirements for anaesthesia. The cardiac catheter laboratory is an isolated environment with specific challenges for the anaesthetist.
A great deal of the recovery takes place in the first two months, but complete return to normal takes longer. Bone around the metal parts keeps changing and remodeling for 1 to 2 years after surgery, which is why you can feel deep aches and can tell when the weather changes. After that time, the hip will feel normal.
At 2 weeks after your surgery, you should be okay to go underwater if your recovery is going well. Swimming should not be done until about 6 weeks after surgery. However, please follow your surgeon's advice if they advise something different.