If you've had hip replacement surgery or are planning a procedure, knowing what to expect as you recover and rehabilitate after surgery is important. After all, these are major surgeries, and recovery is not an easy process. Having realistic expectations as you work through that process can prevent you from getting discouraged or frustrated along the way, which can be an impediment to making your best recovery. One of the more important things to know going in is just how long that process will take, so here, we’ll look into how long you can expect short term rehab to take after hip replacement surgery.