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Discover success stories of Ironman athletes and marathon runners who returned to competition after hip resurfacing surgery. Real patient experiences.

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Ironman, Triathlon, Marathon and Running Stories

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on July 17, 2017 by Patricia WalterFebruary 10, 2018
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  • 1 Year Anniversary Jim Thyne’s Hip Resurfacing with Professor Meek 2019
  • 1 Year Update David Brewer’s H1 Ceramic Hip Resurfacing with Professor Cobb 2017
  • 10 Month Update David Brewer’s H1 Ceramic Hip Resurfacing by Professor Cobb 2017
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Maria Gavriilidi’s ReCerf COC Hip Resurfacing with Dr. De Smet 2024

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on June 15, 2025 by Patricia WalterJune 15, 2025

February 10, 2024

I’ll have the right hip resurfacing operation in two weeks, with COC ReCerf prosthesis, with Dr. Koen De Smet, in Belgium. I am a woman, 52yrs, and sports lover.
November 14, 2024
9 months post op- right hip resurfacing CoC- 52yrs female- sports’ lover and still in action! “ SwimrRun Hydra 2/11”. Always positive!!!
Maria Gavriilidi ReCerf Hip Resurfacing With Dr. De Smet 2024
June 10, 2025
Hip Resurfacing is a Life Changer!  23/02/2024 Right COC Dr De Smet Belgium.  07/06/2025 SwimRun

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Ed’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Rankin 2011 and Dr. Thomas 2012

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on April 25, 2025 by Patricia WalterApril 26, 2025

Ed Ironman 2012 bilateral hip resurfacing

April 26, 2025

Hey everyone. I hope all are well. I was reflecting on the early days of my surgery and came back to this site to let everyone know that I am still racing. Fourteen years post op and things are going well, back to running a 9/Min Mile half marathon. Please keep advocating for the procedure that will allow you to stay as active as you want. God Bless

April 2018 Update

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Bart’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. De Smet

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on March 8, 2025 by Patricia WalterMarch 8, 2025
CONGRATULATIONS to Bart !!  A “Marathon Des Sables” finisher in 2024, with bilateral MOM hip resurfacing
 

Bart Bilateral Hip Resurfacing by Dr. De Smet finishes Marathon 2024

bart bilateral hip resurfacing marathon finisher 2024b Bart's Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. De Smet

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Juan Carlos Bermejo Sanchez Hip Resurfacing 2023

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on June 11, 2023 by Patricia WalterJune 11, 2023
Hip resurfacing. Resurfacing at age 50 (with English subtitles)
 
Sharing my personal experience of the last few months suffering from bone necrosis of the hip, as well as what is referred to as a surface prosthesis operation on the right hip at the age of 50 and with osteoporosis. Due to the avascular necrosis of the right femoral head that I have suffered since June 2021 and seeing that, after many treatments, everything remains the

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Paul Gardiner Hip Resurfacing 2022

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on June 9, 2023 by Patricia WalterJune 9, 2023
February 16, 2023
 
Three months on with my LH Bi laterial Birmingham.Been progressing well, doing heaps of indoor cycling. Went out in the weekend and did 55km on a tough gravel ride and post the ride I feel like I’ve gone backwards with recovery and a bit sore.
 
Doctor said my hip was “grumpy” from the too much.

Paul Gardiner Hip Resurfacing 2022

March 6, 2023

Completed the double BHR today on my right side.
 
Had the first one done

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3 Year Update Mary Ellen Loranger Hip Resurfacing Dr. Mont 2020

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on May 25, 2023 by Patricia WalterMay 25, 2023
Mary Ellen Loranger Hip Resurfacing Dr. Mont 2020

Mary Ellen Loranger original story here

https://surfacehippy.info/3-year-update-mary-ellen-loranger-hip-resurfacing-dr-mont-2020/

May 24, 2023

See the scar??? This came up on my FB memories and thought I’d share!! Last year at this time I did a Figure Competition at the age of 53- my surgery was in 2020!! This required me squatting and deadlifting and lunging and using the leg press with HEAVY loads!! I remember when I first started… I thought to myself: I will never be able

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Mary Ellen Loranger’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Mont 2020

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on February 24, 2023 by Pat WalterMay 25, 2023

May 24, 2023

See the scar??? This came up on my FB memories and thought I’d share!! Last year at this time I did a Figure Competition at the age of 53- my surgery was in 2020!! This required me squatting and deadlifting and lunging and using the leg press with HEAVY loads!! I remember when I first started… I thought to myself: I will never be able to do this my hip won’t hold … Read the rest

Vince Slupski’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Pritchett 2021

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on December 11, 2022 by Pat WalterDecember 11, 2022
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vince slupski hip resurfacing 2021

I had hip resurfacing in Nov 2021. After I was cleared to run in February, I ran almost 4 miles from the doctor’s office (anything worth doing is worth overdoing, right?). I took a bus the rest of the way home and my hip hurt for days. A month later I was at 10 miles, and my hip hurt for days. Kept at it through the summer. Ran a half marathon in September – like

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Beau Necco’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Su 2022

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on December 11, 2022 by Pat WalterDecember 11, 2022

Beau Necco Hip Resurfacing Dr. Su 2022

Four months post op right right hip Resurfacing from Dr. Edwin Su. It was my slowest half marathon, but it feels so good to be back.… Read the rest

10 Year Update Vince Obsitnik’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Brooks 2012

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on September 7, 2022 by Patricia WalterSeptember 17, 2022

Vince’s Original Story: https://surfacehippy.info/vince-obsitniks-hip-resurfacing-with-dr-brooks-2012/

I had my left hip resurfaced by Dr. Brooks on January 18, 2012 at the Cleveland Clinic and recently had my 10 year checkup  on August 12, 2022.  The left hip was perfect on the xray and, for the last 10 years I have had no excess Cobalt/Chromium ions in my blood.  In the last ten years, I have not had a single issue with my replaced hip.  My original goal

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Vince’s Hip Resurfacing 2021

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on February 17, 2022 by Patricia WalterFebruary 17, 2022

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

10 Year Update Jim’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing Dr. Marwin 2011

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on February 16, 2022 by Patricia WalterFebruary 16, 2022

November 8, 2021 – Jim’s Original Story Here

It’s been a great 10 years!

Thank you Pat, for all the important information that you make available on this site. Thank you to Dr Scott Marwin, who I found on this site. He performed the bilateral surgery for me back when same day bilaterals were a rarity. And thank you to all the physical therapists at NYU Langone Rusk rehab center for getting me ready for … Read the rest

Paul Bridgewater’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Brooks 2020

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on February 3, 2022 by Patricia WalterFebruary 3, 2022

October 3, 2021

I just ran my first post surgery race – 10K road race in Minster OH. Hit a 37:58 at a 6:08 pace. 85th percentile in Age Grade which is National level and close to International (90th), which I was before OA kicked in. Hip continues to improve regarding soreness. I splashed out on Nike Alpha Fly Zooms. Great cushion and nice spring return, really reduces pounding. It has been a long … Read the rest

Pete M’s Hip Resurfacing 2015

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on November 18, 2021 by Patricia WalterNovember 18, 2021

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

Nadine Soffer 20 Year Update Hip Resurfacing Dr Schmalzreid 2001

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on September 18, 2021 by Patricia WalterSeptember 18, 2021

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

Jason Hip Resurfacings Dr. Bose 2016 – Dr. Huff 2021

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on September 18, 2021 by Patricia WalterJuly 21, 2024

Hi Patricia – we talked a while back after I highlighted my first BHR (Dr Bose) in 2016 for GearJunkie website.

Since then I have returned to competition at a high level in adventure racing and been featured in two pretty cool films/TV shows.

https://vimeo.com/415795433 “With Spirit” a film that chronicles the birth of our twins and a return to race in the Patagonian Expedition Race. Having my hip fail in the 2016 race (when … Read the rest

Ingrid’s Ceramic on Ceramic Hip Resurfacing with Dr. De Smet 2020

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on December 17, 2020 by Patricia WalterDecember 17, 2020
Ingrid , 49 year old female – 6 months after ceramic on ceramic recerf hip resurfacing with Dr. De Smet – second place in sprint triathlon. … Read the rest

5 Year Anniversary of Alan’s Hip Resurfacing with Mr. Treacy 2015

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on October 27, 2020 by Patricia WalterOctober 27, 2020

Alan’s Original Story Here https://surfacehippy.info/tri-hard-alan-s-hip-resurfacing-with-mr-treacy-2015/

5 years for me today I had a right hand side BHR with Dr Ronan Treacy.

General life, I don’t even think about the hip. Haven’t for a long time. I sometimes notice the smaller Range of Movement on that side when doing things like Yoga, Pilates, Circuits etc sessions but one of the benefits of the Covid situation is my Fiancée working from home and these are her main … Read the rest

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