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Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on July 19, 2020 by Patricia WalterJuly 19, 2020
  • 1 1/2 Year Update Blinky’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2015
  • 10 Year and 2 Month Update John C’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2008
  • 10 Year Anniversary for Steve’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing 2011 with Dr. Gross
  • 11 Year Update for Chuck’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2008
  • 15 Year Update Joyce’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2004
  • 2 Year Update Chris’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2019
  • 2 Year Update Juno’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2013
  • 3 Year Update Badbones Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2016
  • 3 Year Update for Blinky’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2015
  • 3 Year Update Kingrob’s Hip Resurfacing Dr. Gross
  • 4 Year Anniversary Blinky’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2015
  • 4 year Anniversary for Chuck
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Joe’s 4 Year Anniversary Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2016

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on February 12, 2021 by Patricia WalterFebruary 12, 2021

Joe’s Original Story  https://surfacehippy.info/joe-s-bilateral-hip-resurfacing-with-dr-gross-2016/

December 18, 2020

Just checking in to say Happy Holidays. It’s been four years since my bilateral surgeries with Dr. Gross. It was the best medical decision I have made in my life. This website was extremely helpful in influencing my decision. I basically don’t even think about my hips since the surgeries, with the exception of when I forget to inform security at the airport of my metal devices (happened twice!). To those who are suffering from hip arthritis and related complications, please consider this wonderful procedure with an experienced surgeon.

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Tony’s One Year Update Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2020

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on February 12, 2021 by Patricia WalterFebruary 12, 2021

What a difference a year makes! Just got off the ice playing pond hockey in the neighborhood with another Dr. Gross patient (10 years ago he had a hip resurfacing) , one of the many reasons I chose to go to SC to have a resurfacing done. Tom told me about this website, and the rest is history. Back to the pond hockey, most importantly I scored 5 goals today. No one really cares, but it was bitter sweet to me. Last year Tom visited me after my surgery at my home in Freeport after playing pond hockey. I had just returned home from SC after the 2 surgeries and could not envision that I would be playing pond hockey with him in a year. … Read the rest

Appeal Submitted to my HMO by Dr Gross February 2020 for Danny’s Hip Resurfacing

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on January 13, 2021 by Pat WalterJanuary 13, 2021

I thought this might help others trying to get insurance approval for out of state hip resurfacing. This was written by Dr. Gross on 20/29/2020.

Wording of Remote Consultation which was submitted to my Insurer by Dr Gross’ office.  This was the only attachment to an intake form for the Authorization application.

Chief Complaint:  Right hip pain.

HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS:  Mr. Daniel Hahn is a 56-year old man who is consulting me regarding right hip pain.  He has had longstanding problems with the right hip for over 7 years which has gotten progressively worse.  He has difficulty walking and  going up stairs.  He has difficulty getting up from a seated position to a standing position.  Any weight bearing is painful.  He has no significant

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10 Year Anniversary for Steve’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing 2011 with Dr. Gross

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on January 13, 2021 by Pat WalterJanuary 13, 2021

Greetings to Surface Hippies and soon to be Surface Hippies!

Today marks the 10 year anniversary of my bi-lateral hip resurfacing surgery. January 10 and 12, 2011. My resurfaced hips are doing very well and they allow me to be very active and live a healthy life. I am an avid hiker and backpacker even at 65 years old.

I am forever grateful for this amazing procedure and technology. It’s still hard to believe I have metal in my hips because I don’t feel it or have any limitations.

Dr. Gross bilateral, Uncemented Biomet Hip Resurfacing devices, January 10 & 12, 2011, Columbia S.C.… Read the rest

5 Year Update Blinky’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2015

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on December 16, 2020 by Patricia WalterDecember 16, 2020

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

With all the distractions this year, pandemic and elections, I almost forgot. This is my five year anniversary for getting two new hips courtesy of Dr. Gross. The short version is I feel great. The longer version is below.

I planned to run five half marathons and get back into long course triathlons this year. A year ago, I felt terrific. Swimming and running well, cycling okay, doing fitness classes with the young people. Then BAM Covid hit. I was able to run three of those halfs, then everything stopped. Our pool shut down for a few months. No gym, some online gym classes. No bike parts to be had. So…I did GVRAT (Great Virtual Race Across Tennessee) and a … Read the rest

Andy’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2020

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on December 16, 2020 by Patricia WalterDecember 16, 2020

Andy’s Original Story  https://surfacehippy.info/andy-hip-resurfacing-dr-gross-2012/

Hip #1 in 2012:  I was in-and-out of pain.  When it first started, I would ache for a few days, then it would subside for months.  It wasn’t until I joined a tennis league when this started to shift.  It wouldn’t always happen, but when it did, I would be in pain from 1-4 days, then no pain for a month or two.  It slowly shifted to where the pain would be longer and the pain-free moments would be shorter.  As I got closer to a decision, I would be in horrible pain for 7-10 days (couldn’t sleep, walk, sit, etc…), followed by ever shorter periods of no pain.   Funny thing is, the day before my surgery I ran 4 pain

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Dmharris’s 19 Year Anniversary Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on September 12, 2020 by Patricia WalterSeptember 12, 2020

Every year on 9/11 I get nostalgic. Not just because of the tragedy in 2001, but because I woke up that morning, at 40 years old, the day after my hip resurfacing with Dr. Gross, and watched the planes run into the towers on the news.

It’s been 19 years and I’ve had virtually no problems with my cemented Corin device or the uncemented device I got from Dr. Gross on the other hip about 10 years later. I squatted 215 pounds this morning for 8 reps.

Back then there was a SurfaceHippy group on Yahoo sharing information. Dr. Gross’s office gave me a fruit basket and tickets to the zoo when I got in town. There were still getting used to out of town … Read the rest

2 Year Update Chris’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2019

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on September 6, 2020 by Patricia WalterSeptember 6, 2020

I’m just writing to share the great news that I’m almost 2 years post op after having my left hip resurfaced by Dr. Gross in October 2018 and I’m doing great!!I feel guilty because Surface Hippy is the most amazing site and literally enabled a life-changing event for me – my resurfacing surgery – which has truly restored me to the happy, active lifestyle I knew before my osteoarthritis set into my left hip 9 years ago. And the reason I feel guilty is that I’ve been so busy enjoying my life again that I honestly don’t think about my hip much or come to visit this site much anymore – but I really should because it’s a wonderful source of fact-based guidance and I’d … Read the rest

Danny Hahn’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2020 with Carefirst Insurance

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on August 26, 2020 by Patricia WalterAugust 26, 2020

I hope my post gives a path to navigate doctor offices and your HMO insurance to get coverage in other states where hip resurfacing is offered.  As you may know HMO insurance contracts limit the territory to a local region of contracted doctors for your plan.  In the case of my Blue Choice HMO I recognized no contract wording that gave direction for seeking coverage outside of the territory because the service wasn’t available in-network.  Dr Thomas Gross said that because I tried in-network to get a resurfacing, and upon his determination that I was an excellent candidate, he could submit an application with my Maryland HMO for his services in South Carolina.
To me it made sense that an agreement outside of the Insurance … Read the rest

Steve’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2019

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on March 8, 2020 by Patricia WalterMarch 8, 2020

1 Year Update March 6, 2020

Thursday (3/4/2020) was my 1 year mark on the 2nd side of bi-lateral !  Good stuff.  Just wish I did it sooner !

Steve’s Original Story

January 5, 2019

The day finally came and went. Probably a few years to long. All I can say is that’s a tight ship he runs there. Fantastic group of people all the way down the line. We did the outpatient route which I think is pretty common for Gross these days.

Walked in 6 am , did some prep work for 30 minutes and it was lights out till I opened my eyes in the recovery room! Ate a little lunch and got going with PT with Teri ( big NY Ranger … 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 I feel so good, I am out there working, traveling, studying, living a rich and full life.

The longer update is that I ran three half marathons last year and became a regular at a Boot Camp type class that featured burpees, TRX, and squats. I am still not a … Read the rest

Rn2md’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2019

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on September 9, 2019 by Patricia WalterSeptember 30, 2019

March 21, 2019

Well, I took the plunge for the outpatient resurfacing by Dr. Gross earlier today.
All was a great success and happy with how everything went. Currently resting up on post op Day 1 at the hotel with pain controlled.

Just visited by the visiting nurse as well…just when I thought i couldn’t be any more impressed.

Five stars all the way around for Dr. Gross and team.

Here’s the story:

41 yo male with left hip OA mild to moderate symptoms and Fapreventing favorite activities such as weighlifting, running, and martial arts.
Symptoms of stiffness and during the job when I had to stand for periods of time.

So I first sought local opinions from various Orthopaedic surgeons, who initially offered either … Read the rest

11 Year Update for Chuck’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2008

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on August 9, 2019 by Patricia WalterOctober 8, 2019

Read Chuck’s original hip resurfacing story here: https://surfacehippy.info/chuck-hip-resurfacing-dr-gross-2008-biomet/

I am 11 years 2 days post op hip resurfacing today with Dr. Gross from 2008.  I received an uncemented biomet hip resurfacing device that Dr. Gross designed himself, at the time uncemented was fairly new but it made sense to me.  The surgery was pretty easy, I was up and walking that morning, 6 weeks post op I played 18 holes of golf with my buddies and I beat them all which they have never lived down.

If you’re in pain, don’t wait to have a hip resurfacing, it was one of my best decisions although I waited too long.… Read the rest

3 Year Update Badbones Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2016

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on June 13, 2019 by Patricia WalterJune 13, 2019

I apologize for not updating on my anniversary date. I guess I am having to much fun since my left hip was resurfaced 4/2016. I truly am grateful for the many people on this site, and for Dr. Gross for putting me back together Steve Austin style. “We can rebuild him”

My hip has treated me very well. I hope it continues this path !!!
Best decision ever!

I am back to doing everything that I was doing before.
I got my life back!!!

The wealth of information and support from this site is second to none.… Read the rest

15 Year Update Joyce’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2004

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on May 21, 2019 by Patricia WalterMay 21, 2019

Read Joyce’s Full Story Here  https://surfacehippy.info/joyce-from-kentucky-hip-resurfacing-story-at-surface-hippy/

Dr. Gross resurfaced my left hip in 2004. That’s 15 years! So far, so good. I had my right hip resurfaced at the University of KY in 2010. That one, too, is good. I am soon to be 71 years old and though other things ache, my hips do not. So glad I made the hip resurfacing choice.… Read the rest

Keith Papa’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2019

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on April 18, 2019 by Patricia WalterApril 18, 2019
Keith Discusses information about finding and choosing a hip resurfacing surgeon.
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3 Year Update Kingrob’s Hip Resurfacing Dr. Gross

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on November 12, 2018 by Patricia WalterNovember 27, 2018

Read Kingrob’s Original Story Here

November 27, 2018  I had my right hip resurfaced the day before Thanksgiving 2015 by Dr. Gross. I could not be any happier with the results to this point. I went almost 10 years with bone on bone in my right hip and had a very noticeable limp for years before getting the HR. The only cardio I could do during this period was the stationary bike. This surgery was life changing for me.

When I was finally able to start running 6 months after surgery I knew I would have a lot of issues with other than my hip. The last time I was able to run was 2006 – I was 42. I managed to run in … Read the rest

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