Hip Resurfacing at Surface HippyPosted on by Patricia Walter
February 16, 2022
I Am A Runner (Again).My 3.5 month checkup was today. My bones have fully grown into my implants – they are part of me now. The PA was very satisfied with the X-rays and range of motion, and said ROM and strength will continue to recover.He said I was ready to start running again, but told me to take it slow, listen to my body, and I’d probably be gassed in a … Read the rest
Hip Resurfacing at Surface HippyPosted on by Patricia Walter
November 18, 2021 7 Year Update Left BHR and 4.5 Year Update Right THR
My turn to announce another anniversary – 7 years of BHR left hip, and 4.5 years ceramic THR right hip.
No hip problems as such, although I always feel the BHR side around the scar and there is an occasional clunk. I also have a little more range of movement from the ceramic hip but not a problem when climbing, biking … Read the rest
Hip Resurfacing at Surface HippyPosted on by Patricia Walter
Today marks 3 years since i had my Left Hip resurfaced by Mr Othman at Grantham Hospital UK. I have been back at my previous levels of work and exercise for quite a while now, and ‘touch wood’ have not had any major issues to date. Regular cycling, swimming and occasional off road running have steadily improved my strength, flexibility and general health. Its great being in a place where I dont even think about… Read the rest
Hip Resurfacing at Surface HippyPosted on by Patricia Walter
Patricia, thank you so much for your excellent website.
I joined surfacehippy over 20 years ago when gathering info about my hip surgery. I had my hip resurfaced at JRI by Dr Schmalzreid , I was 50 Years old .
Now, almost 20 years later I’m still going strong . Hikes and challenging walks everyday, strength training and cycling.… Read the rest
Hip Resurfacing at Surface HippyPosted on by Patricia Walter
Hello! My name is Brian Bruns, I’m a 29 year old professional kickboxer out of Riverside California and I’m a recipient of bilateral hip resurfacing. I wanted to write this out to discuss my experience with the surgery and help anyone else who is thinking about the surgery for themselves who have a similar story to mine. When I was researching the surgery there were a few older videos talking about it but none of … Read the rest
Hip Resurfacing at Surface HippyPosted on by Patricia Walter
September 21, 2019
I have been a long distance runner for almost 3 Decades. I took up the discipline seriously when I was in my early 30s. I peaked at the age of 47, PB Half Marathons in 1.15 (75 mins at the age of 47). I continued to train, race in half and full Marathons until right hip pain in 2017 restricted my performance however, I continued to train and race. I average 50 … Read the rest
Hip Resurfacing at Surface HippyPosted on by Patricia Walter
It’s my ten year anniversary for my first hip resurfacing. My second was done on November 29th of the same year, 2010.
I am thankful about the last ten years, and give great love and respect to Pat, whose efforts on this site really supported me on the path to and early after my surgeries.
The hips are in great shape, despite my activities.
A few weeks into covid working from home, I started feeling … Read the rest
Hip Resurfacing at Surface HippyPosted on by Patricia Walter
1 Year Anniversary September 2020
Well, it’s been 1 year since my op. I have an annual checkup coming up so I will keep this brief. Absolutely a life-changing procedure for me, very few issues (all minor) and resolved quickly during my recovery. I am now running a steady 50 to 55 miles per week and have already completed the 1/2 Marathon distance in under 2 hours in training. No racing due to Covid however,
Hip Resurfacing at Surface HippyPosted on by Patricia Walter
October 21, 2019 VITTORIO CERA
Left Hip resurfacing by Dot.. Alessandro Calistri ITALY. First Vovinam training after 50 days from the surgery.
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5 years today November 19 with my Left BHR Birmingham Hip Resurfacing and 30 months with my Right THR total hip replacement.
Both are doing well, although my Right leg had a problem with thigh pain over Xmas last year. Still managed to keep climbing and cycling but had to stop running for a couple of months. Since then have gone from strength to strength – long days in … Read the rest
Hip Resurfacing at Surface HippyPosted on by Patricia Walter
Sep 21, 2019 Bilateral Hip Resurfacing.
This is the first two weeks of my recovery/rehab process.
The first few days were really tough. I have worked at quad and glute activation since I woke up. Walking since the first night.
The worst part of my first two weeks was the spinal head ache/reaction I had when the epidural didn’t close properly (It required a trip to the ER and a blood patch to close it). … Read the rest
Hip Resurfacing at Surface HippyPosted on by Patricia Walter
VITTORIO CERA Oct 21, 2019
Left Hip resurfacing by Dot.. Alessandro Calistri ITALY – First Vovinam training after 50 days from the surgery
VOVINAM VIET VO DAO
Vietnamese martial art – Arte Marziale Vietnamita
This is the first training session after surgery where I train my legs with kicks and Vovinam techniques. Obviously it’s all a bit like starting over but knowing what to do. At the moment the real muscular and non-articular sober … Read the rest
Hip Resurfacing at Surface HippyPosted on by Patricia Walter
2019 Update. I am back to Ballooning and everything I love. Great hip resurfacing that changed my life.
September 7, 2015
I’m new to the site and thanks for everyone’s stories, it really helps getting my head in the right place for what is ahead. I’m scheduled for a BHR with Dr Eastaugh Waring in Bristol, UK on 13th November 2015. Seems I’m in a similar situation to lots on with years of … Read the rest
Hip Resurfacing at Surface HippyPosted on by Patricia Walter
orthowisconsin Published on Apr 24, 2019 Mark discusses his bilateral hip resurfacing done several months apart in 2016 by Dr. Schultz at Ortho Wisconsin
…After decades battling the perilous waves of the Bering Sea, Deadliest Catch Captain Wild Bill Wichrowski found himself going under the knife for hip resurfacing in Feb. 2018…
…Wichrowski was out of the hospital just three hours after waking up from the hip resurfacing, but confessed he didn’t quite follow the doctor’s orders when it came to recovering from surgery…… Read the rest
