2 yr Anniversary (Dr. Gross right hip resurfacing)

[jwall07]

  I had my 2 year follow-up with Dr. Gross last week.  My metal levels were ideal:  0.7 chromium/ 1.5 cobalt (both within normal range for a person without replacements).  Dr. Gross said my x-rays looked good and then after the physical exam gave me exercises to improve my external rotation of the hip.  I even got a Midlands Orthopedics t-shirt that I will proudly wear :D
  I have returned to my pre-surgery activity levels.  I run ~35 miles per week, swim and lift weights 2 X per week and take daily walks with my husband.  Life is good except for this pandemic. :(  I plan to return to racing when travel and races are more normal.  We had a little trouble finding restaurants with adequate staff on our trip to Columbia, SC! 

[jimbone]

Congratulations on your anniversary.  Your story and positive outcome should encourage the many newly diagnosed what a wonderful opportunity the surgery offers and a notice of the exemplary results Dr. Gross and the other top surgeons can achieve.  Enjoy.

[LarryBud]

Congratulations and thanks for sharing.

I'm on Dr. Midlands Calendar for a Dr. Gross resurfacing.  I'm nervous for sure.  Stories like this make me feel better.

[jwall07]

LarryBud you are in good hands!!

[imgetinold]

Wow.....35 miles a week?  That's amazing.  Way to go!

LarryBud......you couldn't be going to a more competent doctor anywhere.  He is the BEST, and you'll understand that once you're done.  It's life changing!

[PalmettoGolfer]

Jwall07, great to hear you're doing so well!!   Gives me something to shoot for!

LarryBud, I'm 7 weeks out from a Dr. Gross resurfacing.  I agree with all of the above, excellent process from beginning to end.  If/when I have to have the other hip done, I won't be anywhere near as nervous.

I guess I have to wait for year 2 to get a t-shirt    :P