I don't know where you are located, but this is where I get my custom custom shoe which has a 2-1/8 inch lift it made. The name of this place is Davis Foot Comfort Center and they are located at 3921Judah ST
San Fransisco, CA 94122. The phone number is 415-661-8705 and ask to speak to Amie.
I've been getting my shoes modified there for the past 4-years and have very satisfied.
I have been living without a hip for the past 4-years and I know it does not seem like it, but it does get better.

Not Marilyn or Cheryl, but I can answer about the shoe.
My brother had a 3 inch difference in his legs, and wore a special shoe. He was referred from his doctor to an orthopedic rehab/orthoticist. There the difference was measured and his need evaluated, then he was given the names of two shoe stores and the specification for the kind of shoes he needed. Off to the shoe store, and get the shoes and bring to orthoticist, who the constructed a "built up sole" on the shoe. This exercise had to be repeated every time he needed new shoes. For many years he owned exactly 2 pair s because of the cost. As he grew, the difference lessened, and now he simply goes to our shoe repair shop and has a 1/2" addition to the sole, then slips in a 1/4" lift.

I hope this helps. Have you talked to your doc or therapist about this option?
Sue

I’m sorry you are having to go through this especially having young children. Ask your orthopedic doctor to recommend someone who can measure you to determine the height of the lift you will need. Getting the height right for someone without a hip can be tricky since there isn’t any support. Took a couple of tries for me but now that I know the right height I have the lifts done at a local shoe repair. No, the lifts aren’t cheap but well worth it. I buy new balance shoes because they are good quality and hold up great. I also buy a orthodic that helps with balance and keep heel lifts on hand in case I feel that I need a little extra lift. I use a rollator walker most of the time because I finds I can move around faster and be more self sufficient. I try not to use a cane except for short distances because I find when I use it too much because like you mentioned, I find my other hip aches because of the extra wear. Don’t get me wrong when I do house work like sweeping, vacuuming excetera I don’t goes anything and will pay dearly if I do too much at one time. I’m finding I need to really use the walker more for the right support because I back is curving some. This is probably being caused not only because their is no way to get totally support for the leg without abhip but also because of bone damage some all the radiation I had in early 2000. I you decide you want to talk sometime, I I’ll to send you my email so you can send me your number and we and schedule a time to talk. Living without a hip can be challenging but it does get better…just try to stay positive. I know that’s easier said than done but you will find little things you can do to make things better like the shoe lift, etc.