Category Archives: Dr. Drinkwater HR Stories
Chris’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr Chris Drinkwater 2014
Background I have had a fairly active life to a point – running, hiking, biking, and a lot of squash. In the fall of 2009 I started getting aches and pains around my right hip. Matters continued to degrade and I stopped playing squash in Nov 2010. I self-diagnosed as … Continue reading →
Jerry Higgins Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Drinkwater 2013
Jerry Higgins Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Drinkwater 2013 Day Before Surgery I had a steak dinner for my last supper before surgery, along with 2 beers. Possibly against doctors orders, but oh well. I had to wake at 4 a.m. to go to the hospital so I didn’t sleep well … Continue reading →
Mike F’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Drinkwater 2013
Mike F’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Drinkwater 2013 July 31, 2013 Two days after my surgery I was walking more briskly than I expected with a wheeled walker in the hospital. I think I pushed the envelope a little after I was released on July 17th. My cell phone ‘drowned’ … Continue reading →
John’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Drinkwater 2010
John’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Drinkwater 2010 December 12, 2012 This week marks the 2 year anniversary of my new hip. This web site was a huge comfort and source of info as I prepared for surgery and I always intended to come back and share my story but somehow … Continue reading →
Doug Hendee Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Drinkwater 2012
Doug Hendee Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Drinkwater 2012 Published on Jul 26, 2012 Doug Hendee was highly active—playing lacrosse, running triathlons and leading exercise classes. But arthritis threatened to take away all the things he loved.
Continue reading →Gino’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Drinkwater 2010
August 30, 2010 I’m 54, sons 12 and 16 in hockey and I want to skate again with them. Heck, I want to be able to tie my own shoes again! After research here, I had the right hip resurfaced BHR in Rochester NY by Dr. Drinkwater on 6/23. Left … Continue reading →