Category Archives: Dr. Gross HR Stories
3 Year Update Kingrob’s Hip Resurfacing Dr. Gross
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 … Continue reading →
Chris’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2018
I’ve gotten so much value out of Pat’s Surface Hippy site over the past 4 years, that I felt compelled to give some back now that I just had my left hip resurfaced a little less than 2 weeks ago by Dr. Gross. I’m not quite sure what to put … Continue reading →
3 Year Update for Blinky’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2015
Read Blinky’s Original Story Here It’s my hippiversary! Three years for hip number two. Time for a review. The short version? It has been great. I run, swim, cycle, dance, jump, climb, sit cross legged, everything. More than last year with more to come this year. The long version: I … Continue reading →
Maggic’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2009
September 26, 2009 Dr Gross did 1st hip Aug 31 and 2nd Sept 2, discharged from hospital Sept 4. No real pain post op but uncomfortable from swelling for about four days. About six days on crutches, then about four or five days on single cane. Last week to ten … Continue reading →
Luz’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2014
10 Year and 2 Month Update John C’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2008
Read John’s Full Hip Resurfacing Story Here Last week was the 10 year anniversary on my left hip, and this week I hit the 2 month mark on the right. All the old timers on here have heard my story too many times, so they can feel free to skip … Continue reading →
Jeremy’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2017
July 21, 2018 – Back on the Mats, my hip resurfacing story Continue reading →
John C’s Second Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2018
John’s first hip resurfacing story is posted here Next month I will hit my 10 year anniversary on my left hip resurfacing with Dr Gross which is doing fine. Last week I saw Dr Gross again to have my right hip resurfaced. I thought that it might be interesting to … Continue reading →
Claudia’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2018
May 4,2018 This may be a little long but hopefully it will help those who don’t have as easy a time with surgery as most and are on the Slow Program with Dr Gross. Update from a “slow programmer”… Now in the beginning of week 6 and feeling pretty good. … Continue reading →
Lori’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2015
Lori had her first hip resurfacing with a BHR withDr. Rector in 2011. Her original story is here. When she needed her other hip resurfaced, BHRs were no longer available for women. So she went to Dr. Gross for a Biomet hip resurfacing. September 19, 2015 I am 8 days … Continue reading →
Kelli Neely’s Hip Resurfacing With Dr. Gross 2017
I am a 45 yo female and just underwent right hip resurfacing on 11/15/17 by Dr Thomas Gross and Lee Webb. Prior to my hip injury, I was a marathoner, trail runner, avid hiker (14’ers) and Mountain biker. In 2015, I was diagnosed with a labrum tear in my right … Continue reading →
7 Year Update Andy’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2011
Read Any’s Original Story Here I had my right hip done by Dr. Gross on 1/11/2011. Other than running, I’ve returned to every activity I’ve ever done, and honestly don’t even think about my hip 99.9% of the time. Anyone reading this who’s on the fence……just consider what you want … Continue reading →
Packman’s Second Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Schemitsch 2017
Read His Full Story Here October 5, 2017 Backing up to march 21/13 I had my right hip resurfaced with Dr Gross – I was in the Ontario queue for hip resurfacing but due to bone on bone debilitating my life the line for dr Schemitsch was well over 2 … Continue reading →
Liz M’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2017
June 17, 2017 I had L resurfacing done by Dr. Gross 5/10/2016. Of course everyone in my city (Austin, TX) advised me against it, even a ortho here in town that does them. Well it’s true that he couldn’t do my surgery anyway bcs I’m a tiny female. But once … Continue reading →
Jim’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2017
Jim’s Hip Resurfacing Story. Male, 64, healthy & athletic, low BMI (22.2), normal bone density I had my left hip resurfaced on September 6, 2017 by Dr. Gross in Columbia, SC. So far, easy. I flew in from southern CA. Today is post-op day-4 and so far I’ve had no … Continue reading →
Update Ernie’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2015 – Dr. Kress 2011
Read Ernie’s Full Story Here Update May 27, 2017 – I’m sharing my story because I know that there are others who are experimenting with what it is possible to accomplish physically with resurfaced hips. I have been a life long runner, although the only official race I ran was … Continue reading →
Joe’s 6 Month Update Bilateral Dr. Gross 2016
Joe’s Full Story Here Just posting for my (almost) 6 month post-surgery mark (I used 24 weeks because it came quicker :-)) Bottom Line: I couldn’t be happier. To go back a year ago and recall all the hobbling and pain I experienced while trying to remain active, and then … Continue reading →