Hi @gillette30, you're asking all the right questions and there are several members who have similar stories to yours, which is why I moved your post to this existing discussion:
– What kind of mobility can I expect with an antibiotic spacer in my hip https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/what-kind-of-mobility-can-i-expect-with-an-antibiotic-spacer-in-my-hip/

You can read through previous posts (there's a lot) and connect with members like @mrfish @crgentry @bbreckenridge @coonhound @lahipster @sharronp79 @tanya7 @cathy19 @amallasch and more.

The hip spacer did limit mobility for some members. It must be hard hearing that you're close to being out of options. I really hope the upcoming surgery is successful for you.