Hardware removal surgery - how did it go?

I’m 9 month post op and 99% back to normal.

I’m debating if I should take the hardware out at 1 year mark or not…

It’s giving me no issues. I’m just very afraid it will start causing issues after I take out the hardware.

Can you share your experience?
I’ve seen two people so far said they walk just fine and now they are in pain :(