I had my metal on metal hip resurfacing done in 2006. It allowed me to be super active- ski, competitive tennis etc. my metal levels stayed in the low range and had it monitored every year. This year they discovered a huge cyst and the metal on metal destroyed my bone.
My “new hip” was put in two weeks ago. I am walking without a cane indoors, and feeling pretty good. I was mad, and so disappointed I had to go through it again because of failure. That hip served me well for many years. I don’t think I will be able to do the activities I have done in the past but coming to terms with that.
I had a “great” surgeon and very thankful for that. I have yet to take a pain pill and laughed when he told me I would not have much pain.
I know what you are going through.