Category Archives: Hip Resurfacing Stories
Wally’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Schemitsch 2016
I had my hip resurfaced in June 2016 by Dr. Schemitsch at age 46 and had an excellent experience. (BHR – left hip only). Very professional and knows his stuff.
Just wanted to share in case any other Canadians may come across this site. My surgery was all covered by our Ontario health plan, and physical therapy as well. We are fortunate enough to have these type of surgeries covered here.
Hip resurfacing gave me … Read the rest
Brian’s ReCerf Ceramic on Ceramic Hip Resurfacing with Dr De Smet 2019
Update December 2021
I’ve been busy playing at ”Lumberjack” cutting trees damaged in the recent storm and for sure without you/Koen de Smet/MatOrtho ReCerf -I’d not have been able to do so.
AUGUST 2 2021 – BRIAN’s YEAR 2 POST OPERATIVE UPDATE C on C Re Cerf with Dr Koen De Smet -June 2019 Johannesburg
OVERVIEW
I attended Dr Koen De Smet in Johannesburg 2 years ago and had a Mat Ortho Re Cerf Ceramic … Read the rest
Hip Resurfacing Personal Stories
There are 2200+ Personal Hip Resurfacing Stories from Surface Hippies featured. Patients tell their stories about why they chose hip resurfacing, their surgeon, their pre op and post op experiences. They describe their recoveries and how they returned to an active, pain free lives.
The Surface Hippy Stories are categorized by surgeon used
Athlete’s Stories are categorized by sport
Dr. Pritchett Hip Resurfacing Stories
- Al’s hip resurfacing with Dr. Pritchett 2008
- Barista’s Hip Resurfacing Story with Dr. Pritchett 2012
- Bob Burnell’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Pritchett 2006-2015
- Bryn’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Pritchett 2011
- Buddy’s bilateral hip resurfacing Dr. Pritchett 2008
- DAC VAN’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Pritchett 2022
- Dan’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Pritchett 2011 – 2022
- Dave’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Pritchett 2015
- David Hodges Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Pritchett 2008
- David’s Hip
Dr. De Smet Hip Resurfacing Stories
- 1 Year Update Brian ReCERF Hip Resurfacing with Dr. De Smet 2019
- 10 Year Update Rod Windle’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. De Smet 2007
- 10th Anniversary of my BHR by Patricia Walter Owner/Webmaster
- 11 Year Update Patricia Walter’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. De Smet 2006
- 12 Year Anniversary for Patricia Walter’s BHR by Dr. De Smet March 15, 2006
- 13 Year Update Patricia Walter’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. De Smet 2006
- 14 Year Anniversary Patricia
Dr. Brooks Hip Resurfacing Stories
- 10 Year Update Anthony M. Cornicelli’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Brooks 2007
- 10 Year Update Vince Obsitnik’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Brooks 2012
- 12 Year Update Phil Wadsworth’s Bilateral Dr. Brooks 2010
- 5 Year Update Dan L’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing Dr. Brooks 2011
- 5 Year Update Donny’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Brooks 2018
- 7 Year Update Shelby’s Bilateral BHRs by Dr. Brooks
- Al’s Hip Resurfacing by Dr. Brooks 2009
- Ann B Bilateral Hip Resurfacing Dr.
Additional Hip Resurfacing Stories
- 1 Year Anniversary Jim Thyne’s Hip Resurfacing with Professor Meek 2019
- 10 Year Anniversary Hernanu’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing Dr. Snyder 2010
- 10 Year Update Edwin Prichard with Dr. Burnell 2007
- 12 Year Update Tom Dolan’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Rubinstein 2007
- 3 Year Anniversary Grahamn’s Hip Resurfacing with Mr. Othman 2019
- 3 Year Anniversary of Jim Sweeney’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Marwin 2011
- 3 Year Update BHR Hip Resurfacing 2015
- 3 Year Update Jim
Dr. Gross Hip Resurfacing Stories
- 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
- 10 Year Update Sean’s Hip Resurfacing Dr. Gross 2011
- 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 Bill’s Hip Resurfacing with
Joe’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2016
5 Year Update December 16, 2021
Joe’s bilateral hip resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2016
Five years ago this week I underwent bilateral hip resurfacing surgery with Dr. Gross. I can’t believe time has gone by so fast. This was the best medical decision I have every made! Happy Holidays to all of you fellow hippies out there, and to Pat personally. What a great, informative website this was for me when I was initially clueless, … Read the rest
Pete M’s Hip Resurfacing 2015
November 18, 2021 7 Year Update Left BHR and 4.5 Year Update Right THR
My turn to announce another anniversary – 7 years of BHR left hip, and 4.5 years ceramic THR right hip.
No hip problems as such, although I always feel the BHR side around the scar and there is an occasional clunk. I also have a little more range of movement from the ceramic hip but not a problem when climbing, biking … Read the rest
David’s Hip Resurfacing with Mr. McMinn 1999/2013
22 Year Update November 17, 2021
About a week ago my right hip celebrated its 22nd anniversary. Still behaving impeccably (and putting my knees to shame). Left managed a mere eight earlier in the year.
Managing a couple of tennis matches each week.
Still very grateful for this terrific procedure and the surgeon’s skill.
20 Year Update
Mr McMinn replaced my right hip with a BHR twenty years ago (followed by another on the … Read the rest
3 Year Anniversary Grahamn’s Hip Resurfacing with Mr. Othman 2019
Jim K’s 13 Year Update Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Pritchett 2008
October 1, 2021
Every year since 2008 I’ve meant to post a “yea, another year with my hip” First time I’ve actually remembered. Anyway, hip was resurfaced Sept 22, 2008 by Dr Pritchett in Seattle. Have not had one iota of a problem since. And want to thank this Pat and this site, it was so much help in finding a surgeon and easing fears before surgery. All the success stories were invaluable.
November 11, … Read the rest
Clarke’s 15 Year Update Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Mont 2008
September 29, 2021
I wanted to update that things are still going great. As noted, I had my right hip resurfaced by Dr. Mont 15 years ago and my left 8 years ago. I seldom if ever think about them and continue to be as active and engaged as ever. I’m in the gym most days either doing 3 miles on the treadmill or 30 minutes on the bike. I continue with my abductor/adductor exercises … Read the rest
Nadine Soffer 20 Year Update Hip Resurfacing Dr Schmalzreid 2001
Patricia, thank you so much for your excellent website.
I joined surfacehippy over 20 years ago when gathering info about my hip surgery. I had my hip resurfaced at JRI by Dr Schmalzreid , I was 50 Years old .
Now, almost 20 years later I’m still going strong . Hikes and challenging walks everyday, strength training and cycling.… Read the rest