I’m a bilateral Birmingham, having done my first hip (right) on July 1, 2008, and my second (left) just two weeks ago, on September 30, 2008. After my first surgery I experienced some blurring of vision post op, and my excellent surgeon (Dr. James Pritchett, Seattle) told me that it … Continue reading →
March 11, 2010 I am two days post op and feeling great. The progress has been fantastic and I already feel better, some swelling in the quad, but that is to be expected. Been walking since first day post op and moved to crutches right away. Headed home and I … Continue reading →
October 31, 2010 I’m 11 days out of surgery with Dr. Pritchett in Seattle and feel I’m doing about average. It’s interesting reading the various posts and comparing other experiences and recovery time lines with mine. I left the hospital on crutches, two days post op, and was walking 2 … Continue reading →
March 13, 2011 About six years ago, I slipped on some ice on our concrete steps of our old house. My feet went out from under me and I fell with all of my weight right on to the greater trochanter of the femur of my left hip. It jammed … Continue reading →
I wanted to take the time out to thank you so much for your informative web site. A year ago, I was diagnosed with Osteoarthritis and was told that I needed a THR. Well, as a young 45 active male use to being active until the pain took over, I … Continue reading →
May 20, 2009 I had my left hip resurfaced this past Thursday with Dr. Mont in MD. I am a 41 year old female. I had a great experience and so far (fingers crossed) my post op recovery has been pain free and better than I could have imagined. Dr … Continue reading →
April 6, 2011 Thanks to Patricia and this web site, I have a resurfaced hip by Dr. Mont of Baltimore. Originally I thought that I was a bit too old but after all the good information on this site, I guess I am not. My dentist always complained that my … Continue reading →
November 6, 2009 this has been unreal hard,, God who sad this was easy ,, it went tell and was done good with me having AVN for 22 years but the pain is beyond hurt,, laying in room 358 at Rubin right now,, I had a touch or Atrial fib … Continue reading →
7 Year Update – December 18, 2016 Seven years and three months post op for a Right BHR. Have had no issues. Blood metals are now decreasing. Could not be happier. I wrote an article post op, seven years ago detailing my then short but successful journey. I am now … Continue reading →
I’m a 39 year old father of two, and have had arthritis in my right hip for about 5 years. I currently have two bone spurs on my femur (right where the ball forms) and little cartilage left in the bottom of the pelvic notch. when I was 17, I … Continue reading →
My Hip Story: Bilateral Hip resurfacing with Dr. Gross April 2012 This story is turning into a huge novel. I broke it down into sections where a person can read through the whole thing if they choose or just choose a heading that interests them. I cover some of the … Continue reading →
Chuck’s Full Hip Resurfacing Story with Dr. Gross 2008 posted here: https://surfacehippy.info/hipresurfacing/stories/dr-gross/396-chuck-hip-resurfacing-dr-gross-2008-biomet
Continue reading →I had my right hip resurfaced by Dr. Gross last week (April 20) and I am already walking with just a cane! Don’t settle for total hip replacement until you explore other options! I had resurfacing surgery on my right hip last week, and feel like I’m doing really well … Continue reading →
Chuck B Dr. Gross August 2010 October 15, 2011 Had a complicated HR done by Dr Gross in August 2010. He had me on his slow recovery program which included 6 weeks of crutches with 10% weight bearing. He also ordered no horseback riding for a year. I felt great … Continue reading →
I live in Williamson and on Aug. 20, 2008 I had a HR done by Dr. Gross. I just had my 1yr. checkup and everything was fine. My wife was a nurse for 32 years and she said that Dr. Gross was one of the most impressive doctors she had … Continue reading →
It’s done. Got a little sleepy in pre-op. I remember being moved to the OR table, noting that it was firm and comfortable, and feeling that the temperature was cold. Next thing I remember I was lying in a different bed and asking when the surgery was going to be, … Continue reading →
November 26, 2010 I’m one month out with the Biomet device installed by Dr. Gross. So far my recovery is, in one word, unbelievable! I’m age 55 and my resurfacing was due to an accident during a triathlon, I was run over by one of the “safety marshals” that ride … Continue reading →
December 13, 2010 I’m happy to report that my right hip surgery is now in the books. The staff at the hospital has been great. They are all very friendly and willing to help out with anything I need. My surgery was at 9:00 this morning. I was Dr. Gross’s … Continue reading →