November 11, 2013 I’m typing this from home. Surgery went great on Friday. That night I was on Percocet and oxycodone alternating every two hours. My pain was a 2 or 3 on a 10 scale. But, all that medicine caught up with me around 7:00 am. I sat on … Continue reading →
January 9, 2015 We’re now home in Dallas after a Biomet hip resurfacing with Dr Gross. It was an uneventful surgery and Dr Gross is expecting a “normal” recovery after which I will have no restrictions. The pre-surgery appointment was incredibly enlightening. He blames most failed resurfacings on mal-placement of … Continue reading →
November 20, 2015 Sean Curry – I’m 3 years post op from bilateral resurfacing with Dr. Edwin Su. The site was amazing in my quest before and after.
Continue reading →November 20, 2015 Stuart Gray – 12 months post-op from Dr Bose in Chennai. Just got back from surfing nice wee waves up the coast, skied hard out all winter. Got so much good information, inspiration from your website. Very big cheers.
Continue reading →Update April 12, 2015 Pamela Waugh I believe I’m the small female Dr. Brooks is referring to that had hip displasia with a tilted pelvis. It’s been 8 months since my surgery and I thank God everyday that I was a candidate for this surgery. I have absolutely no pain. … Continue reading →
Glen Feldmann Just had my hip resurfaced by Dr Gross in September 2015. It’s been fantastic so far, and your site lead me to him. Thank you! November 20 at 11:50am
Continue reading →June 19, 2015 Thanks to all the people who’ve contributed to Surface Hippy. Here’s my experience. I’m a 56 year old man, and I’m scheduled to have bilateral resurfacing with Dr Gross June 22 and June 24, next week. I flew to Columbia 2 days ago, and had my preoperative … Continue reading →
Deceember 19, 2014 Had my left hip resurfaced yesterday by Dr. Gross and Lee Webb. I was originally scheduled for 2 nights in the hospital but I was doing well so he released me today. I’m staying in the hotel across the street until Sunday. Dr. Gross’ words today when … Continue reading →
Jamie A’s Testimonial about his right BHR 5/19/14 with Dr. Rogerson.
Continue reading →After running competitively in high school and college and then just for fun through my 20’s & 30’s, with mid-life creeping up my back, the thought of finishing a marathon by 40 turned into a obsession in June, 1994. After completing #1 in September, I went on to finish 30 … Continue reading →
Dwight Vanderboegh Original Story Here November 2015 Seven years and counting! The decision to have a surface replacement in November, 2008, was a very good one. I have had seven years of pain-free living. Being able to bike, walk, do yard work, etc. has been a 7-year blessing. In the … Continue reading →
Published on Dec 6, 2013 Alex’s doctors told him he needed a hip replacement, but he was too young and offered him little in the way of medical advice, just keep on “poppin’ the pills”. Alex ventured to Medical Confidence,and was matched with a Medical Confidence Top Doctor specializing in … Continue reading →
Published on Aug 12, 2015 Georgia was referred to Dr. Alexander after having painful problems with her left hip for almost 2 years leaving her walking with a crutch and unable to do many things. Dr. Alexander helped Georgia by performing a Birmingham Hip Resurfacing. Listen to Georgia’s story and … Continue reading →
Jeff Wiegand had his hip resurfacing with Dr. Su in 2006. Now, 3 years post-op, Jeff Wiegand plays squash on his resurfaced hip, followed by a testimonial about resurfacing by Richard MIllman, squash coach and champion. Continue reading →
Chris Browne, an Englishman settled in Greece underwent a hip resurfacing by Dr.A.K.Venkatachalam in Chennai. Chris is an avid trekker and hip arthritis gradually lead to a limp. He chose to come to India rather than the UK for considerations of cost and quality, having been recommended to Dr.Venkatachalam by … Continue reading →
Published on Oct 19, 2013 Pro BMXer Kevin Robinson had a hip resurfacing procedure performed on October 16, 2013. This video goes into the operating room to tell his story. This contains some extreme images of the surgical procedure and his riding. The video is produced by Scott Moroney. A … Continue reading →