@maryland100
Hello I had a posterolateral hip replacement of my left hip on 1/29 too. I live in Northern Va but know most of the OS in Maryland very well and had a left knee replacement 4 years ago by Dr DaLury in Towson MD.
I have the same issue of desperately wanting to sleep on my side. Even with a pillow between my legs after a while my lower back starts hurting.It is interesting that I have less pain lying on my operated side, but want to clear this with my surgeon before sleeping in that position.
I am still sleeping on my back for fear of dislocation in the middle of the night. I keep a small pillow between my legs. My surgeon says my hip restrictions will be lifted 6 weeks after surgery. I see him on March 9 to get instructions. By the way, Dr Evans at Georgetown Univ Hosp in Washington DC did my surgery.
So far I have been doing great and walking with a cane. I also have been driving after getting cleared last week.
Good luck with sleeping! Seems that is everyone’s challenge after surgery,