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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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  • 10 Year Update Vince Obsitnik’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Brooks 2012
  • 3 Year Update Arrojos Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Su 2012
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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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Mary Ellen Loranger’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Mont 2020

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

November 29, 2022    Want to tell you there is “light” at the end of the tunnel friends!!!!!

Mary Ellen Loranger 2022

Hip Resurfacing done in 2020 by Dr. Mont and I’m back 2 years later running BETTER than ever- I’m serious my gait is SO improved!!!- biking, swimming, lifting weights, and climbing mountains to express my absolute gratitude!!!! 

Have patience, trust the process, believe in yourself and know that hope is a wonderful thing!!!! ANYTHING is POSSIBLE!!!!… Read the rest

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 WalterSeptember 18, 2021

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

1 Year Anniversary Jim Thyne’s Hip Resurfacing with Professor Meek 2019

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on October 12, 2020 by Patricia WalterOctober 12, 2020

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

Jim Thyne ‘s Hip Resurfacing with Professor Meek 2019

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on March 8, 2020 by Patricia WalterOctober 31, 2022

October 16, 2022

It is now 3 years since Prof Meek (Glasgow) resurfaced my right hip on the NHS (cost me nothing). I completed the Loch Rannoch Half Marathon today ( Perthshire, Scotland) in a time of 1.54! I took it very easy and could have pushed it even more. I cannot emphasise enough and indeed even thank my Surgeon and the NHS staff in Scotland, regarding how much they have meant to my life! … Read the rest

5 Year Anniversary of Pete’s Hip Resurfacing

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on November 19, 2019 by Patricia WalterNovember 19, 2019

Read Pete’s Original Story Here: https://surfacehippy.info/pete-m-s-hip-resurfacing-2015/

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

4 Year Anniversary Blinky’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2015

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on November 7, 2019 by Patricia WalterDecember 4, 2019

Blinky’s Original Story is Here:  https://surfacehippy.info/blinky-s-bilateral-hip-resurfacing-with-dr-gross/

Today is my four year anniversary for bilateral hip resurfacing with Dr. Gross. How time flies!

The short update is that everything is going well. I run, I swim, I dance, I climb, I walk, I do everything I want to do. Other body parts are wearing out and giving me trouble, but not my hips. The biggest roadblock to my improving continues to be time to train. Because … Read the rest

4 Year Anniversary Tri Hard Alan’s Hip Resurfacing with Mr. Treacy 2015

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on November 3, 2019 by Patricia WalterNovember 3, 2019

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

November 3, 2019

Recently celebrated my 4 year anniversary for my right side BHR with Dr Treacy. I held off till today to post as this morning I had entered my biggest race to date, the Ballbuster Duathlon which consists of 5 x 8 mile loops, 1 run/3 bike/1 run with the last 2 miles of each loop uphill. But the weather was awful and the race was … Read the rest

David Rosen’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Su 2019

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on October 25, 2019 by Patricia WalterOctober 25, 2019

It’s been 2 weeks since my surgery by Dr Su .I am very happy with the surgical outcome (so far) and also feel the HSS hospital is extremely professional. I traveled from Israel to NY ,was assigned a coordinator for overseas patients,Katherine Alcantara who escorted me on the pre-op examinations and helped with all the logistics. All email and phone consulting was handled very efficiently by Dr Su’s PA Jesse.

I was an active runner … Read the rest

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