Surgery over, but discovered operated leg is longer

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Surgery went well.  Left hospital 2nd day and currently an in skilled nursing facility. Daughter was told surgery went well, but no mention of leg length difference.  Kinda freaking me out and just hoping it is the swelling inside the joint.  Bowels went online this morning. 

Has anyone had a temporary leg length difference?

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    Mine isn't longer, but is a little twisted. The foot on that side turns in, so even after two years I often walk with a small limp.

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