Well we're giving it one more try.... I'm going to refill the pool regardless.... The complex I live in is nearly empty so the water use will go unnoticed... We've siliconed all the suction parts of the pool and its been curing for nearly 24 hours... Here's hoping it works this time..... FINGERS CROSSED..
It turns out the pool shifted while the kids were in it, so while it was empty, we repositioned it and now it seems better... Still level which is a bonus...
The sides are not bent, and everything is back up... Just about to put the hose back in the pool....