Sorry you have seroma (out of place pockets of fluid) since your surgery - is it draining, or are your just waiting for your body to absorb it? Is it in one or both legs, and does it affect your mobility?

I know that's a lot of questions, sorry! Like the previous poster, I had a complicated situation because I got chromium/cobalt poisoning from metal on metal (MoM) hip implants and needed revisions. Your implant is most likely not MoM, these are rarely used now due to their history of complications. Most likely you have "hybrids" of some sort, you can see what they are in your surgical paperwork as every component is identified by manufacturer and model and has a serial number. Keep this information because if you need to have any future surgery, the revision surgeon will want to know what you have.

Finally let's talk about gait! After having limped on bad hips for several years, 5 hip surgeries, and having arthritis in my spine, my gait was a mess. My revision surgeon sent me to a Rehabilitation Physical Therapist - a clinic affiliated with a large ortho hospital that specializes in getting people with birth defects, serious trauma, or complicated surgery moving to the best of their ability. In my case, it took a couple of months to undo the leaning, limping and incorrect foot positioning that was my "normal walk. " The therapy included getting a new pair of walking shoes, a thorough evaluation of my strength, balance and gait, custom exercises, daily practice, water therapy and more practice. It took about 3 months of 2-3 visits a week.

The sad thing - no more flip-flops, not even good ones with an arch - except by the pool or shower. Post therapy I gradually replaced all of my shoes that were worn down incorrectly from limping and twisting my feet.

That was over 10 years ago and I still get occasional coaching from family and close friends when I am limping or walking off-balance.

Do you have access to rehab therapists where you are (not what I call the "cookie cutter" list of post-surgery exercises in a big room full of patients)?

Thank You