Uploaded on Jun 7, 2011 George Bogdanovich talks about how much pain he was in before his surgery. After three months he was pain free. Dr. Steven J. Merkow was enthusiastic and friendly. Dr. Steven J. Merkow genuinely cares about what he does.
Continue reading →Read Danny’s Hip Resurfacing Story, Part 1 Here February 12, 2015 Well I am now officially a bilat. The operation was not routein however. It took Mr Treacy 45 mins and there were some complications. I bled an awful lot in theatre and think there was a lot of Spurs … Continue reading →
November 30, 2015 Celebrating the four year anniversary for my first BH. Life is good, and I have no limitations or problems with either of my hips. However, I still can’t dance, and I still have an allergic reaction to home improvement projects and yard work. These hips are really … Continue reading →
Published on Sep 7, 2014 6 months from second hip resurfacing completed a 2.5 mile run and a few short hill repeats.
Continue reading →Published on May 18, 2012 Follow one patient’s journey as he travels across the world to Apollo Hospital in India for Birmingham hip resurfacing performed by Dr. Vijay Bose, a world-renowned orthopedic surgeon and a leading specialist in hip resurfacing. The video follows the patient for 1-year at his … Continue reading →
August 26, 2012 I am a 28 year old male who underwent BHR on my left hip on June 13, 2012. I was 6 weeks 75% weight bearing on crutches and then at around the 7 week mark I hit about a dozen golf shots from 100 yards away. The … Continue reading →
May 14, 2014 My name is Jerry and I had hip resurfacing surgery on my right hip 2 weeks ago. I am 54 years old and live in Meridian Idaho. My recovery is ging very well I think. I am walking without a cane or crutches for the last week … Continue reading →
March 30, 2012 I had a right hip done by Dr. Pritchett July 2011 and I’m very happy with the results. I was 57 years old at the time and active. My main problem after the surgery was a very tight and painful iliotibial band (sp?) but it finally stretched … Continue reading →
November 28, 2013 I’m 9 months post operation with Dr. Brooks. My hip is getting stronger everyday. As someone replied in another post, I place an inflatable ball against the wall and stand about 2 feet away with the ball between my backside and the wall. From there I squat … Continue reading →
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.
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