“I’ve been remiss in not visiting this website often enough & passing on my experiences to others regarding the Hong Kong options! … I would recommend him without hesitation for his fine care, advice & skills…” Read more of George’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Brockwell here: George’s Hip Resurfacing with … Continue reading →
December 7, 2013 I make myself home in the bilateral section of this wonderful site. May I introduce myself: German, female, 56, living in China since 2006. Hobbies: painting and riding motorbikes to the beautiful countryside of China. Otherwise I am not sportive; retired architect. My count down to surgery … Continue reading →
2nd Anniversary is today! Life is great! No problems, no restrictions, no funny feelings anywhere…..nothing. I do what I want to do without thinking if I can do it. In 4 weeks we fly to South Africa to make a motorbike ride on the famous Gardenroad. Three years ago, that … Continue reading →
May 25, 2015 This is my first post and I am scheduled for bilateral hip resurfacing by Dr. Bose in July this year. I am nervous as hell as I have never spent time in hospital let alone an operation of such calibre. I am scared of the general anaesthetic … Continue reading →
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 the Marine Corp Marathon in 1987 … Continue reading →
December 30, 2015 It is 11 months since I joined the site, which was invaluable pre op, and likewise even today at 8 months post op. Thanks to Pat and all the contributors, excellent work all! It’s just over 8 months since my op, and as posted previously things are … Continue reading →
January 3, 2012 I had horrific heterotropic ossification from a prior surgery that practically froze my hip in place. This in turned caused the need for further surgery an hip resurfacing. My hip resurfacing was on 06/06/2011 by Dr. Su. To prevent further complications with heterotropic ossification I had to … Continue reading →
As of June, 2014, I am on the road back to full activity, including I believe basketball within the next six or eight weeks – no reason to push it. I’ll be 57 shortly and my BHR will be 4 years old by Christmas. I have no concerns whatsoever that … Continue reading →
December 29, 2015 7-1/2 years on left and 3 years on right and still going strong. I cannot emphasize enough that it takes continued exercise, stretching and conditioning to keep your new (or old) hips going strong. Add a few pounds and go through a lazy spell and I will … Continue reading →
December 25, 2015 Gave myself a christmas treat and went for my first post op ride.Just over three months since my BHR,and feeling good so got hold of some troy Lee padded shorts and did a 23km hilly road ride on my MTB.It was my old after work quick training … Continue reading →
December 25, 2015 Read GZ’s full storie here Gave myself a christmas treat and went for my first post op ride.Just over three months since my BHR,and feeling good so got hold of some troy Lee padded shorts and did a 23km hilly road ride on my MTB.It was my … Continue reading →
July 17, 2017 On the 7th July, 2017 , I celebrated my 3rd Anniversary of BHR Left side. Wow, how the time has disappeared and how I am able to compete “pretty well” in Triathlon, all be it , at Sprint and Standard Distance. The hip has never been better … Continue reading →
Kiwi Boy’s Full Story Here December 20, 2015 It’s now 17 months post Op., and I’m back !!! on the “horse” and doing OK. I had my first Tri in 20 months, Olympic Distance and survived well. It’s been a longer slow road to recovery, but it sure … Continue reading →
May 6, 2015 So its been 7 months since my Left HR and 6 Years since my Right HR. And I have not run for at least seven years, mainly because after making a good recovery from my first op I started to slowly suffer in my other hip. But … Continue reading →
March 31, 2015 Thanks to all that have posted on this site. It has been a great resource for me while taking this journey. I am 40 yrs old and 5 days post op from HR on right hip with Dr Gross. After reading through the site I realized that … Continue reading →
12/8/2015 My husband did have his surgery done by Dr. Barba. Everything went great and Dr. Barba was amazing. He spoke with us prior to the surgery and then after. He allowed me as much time as I needed with questions and insecurities after the procedure. The communication was … Continue reading →
December 6, 2015 I had right hip resurfaced in March by Dr Gross. Recovery has gone well, started back in the gym after 2 months with biking, bodyweight exercises and light weights. I slowly worked myself back onto the treadmill around 6 months and today I ran my first 5K. … Continue reading →
In Memory of Vicky Marlow Vicky Marlow was a patient advocate who tirelessly help people learn about hip resurfacing. It was her passion and goal in life to let people know about the alternative to total hip replacement. She had both hips resurfacing with Dr. Bose in India. Mary, Vicky … Continue reading →