October 16, 2022 Jim’s Original Story https://surfacehippy.info/jim-thyne-s-hip-resurfacing-with-professor-meek-2019/ It is now 3 years since Prof Meek (Glasgow) resurfaced my right hip on the NHS (cost me nothing). I completed the Loch Rannoch Half Marathon today ( Perthshire, Scotland) in a time of 1.54! I took it very easy and could have … Continue reading →
Puckeater’s Original Story https://surfacehippy.info/puckeaters-bilateral-hip-resurfacing-with-dr-su-2016/ Thought I would post another followup. I am 56 now, had this surgery 6 years ago. Still playing hockey 2-3 times a week as a goalie. Best money I ever spent!
Continue reading →Vince’s Original Story: https://surfacehippy.info/vince-obsitniks-hip-resurfacing-with-dr-brooks-2012/ I had my left hip resurfaced by Dr. Brooks on January 18, 2012 at the Cleveland Clinic and recently had my 10 year checkup on August 12, 2022. The left hip was perfect on the xray and, for the last 10 years I have had no … Continue reading →
Peter is 61 years old and is doing a squat with 315 pounds. He had hip resurfacing in both hips by Dr. Domb of Chicago.
Continue reading →6 Year Update October 20, 2022 Thought I would post another followup. I am 56 now, had this surgery 6 years ago. Still playing hockey 2-3 times a week as a goalie. Best money I ever spent! 4 Year update March 25, 2020 I started this thread about 4 years … Continue reading →
August 20, 2021 I am a 62 year old male. I have been very active all my life. My main physical activity is long distance cycling both on the road and on the trails here in Northeast Ohio during March to November. During November to March I hike in a … Continue reading →
February 16, 2022 I Am A Runner (Again).My 3.5 month checkup was today. My bones have fully grown into my implants – they are part of me now. The PA was very satisfied with the X-rays and range of motion, and said ROM and strength will continue to recover.He said … Continue reading →
November 8, 2021 – Jim’s Original Story Here It’s been a great 10 years! Thank you Pat, for all the important information that you make available on this site. Thank you to Dr Scott Marwin, who I found on this site. He performed the bilateral surgery for me back when … Continue reading →
Both hips done 12 years ago. Just finished 9 day, 100+ mile XC ski vacation at Lake Tahoe CA. Amazing trails and no issue with my hips, my wife complains I am faster with “ball bearing hips”. Enjoying the pain free fun outside.
Continue reading →February 1, 2022 1st hip – June 2020. September 2020 returned to caddying (5-7miles of walking/jogging) 2nd hip – April 2021. August 2021 – Returned to caddying. November 2021 – Started playing pickleball for first time and move as well as Iprior to any hip issues. Total flexibility and strength … Continue reading →
Today my resurfaced hip turns 1! Thank you Lord and thank you Dr Pritchett.
Continue reading →October 3, 2021 I just ran my first post surgery race – 10K road race in Minster OH. Hit a 37:58 at a 6:08 pace. 85th percentile in Age Grade which is National level and close to International (>90th), which I was before OA kicked in. Hip continues to improve … Continue reading →
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 … Continue reading →
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 . … Continue reading →
Hi Patricia – we talked a while back after I highlighted my first BHR (Dr Bose) in 2016 for GearJunkie website. Since then I have returned to competition at a high level in adventure racing and been featured in two pretty cool films/TV shows. https://vimeo.com/415795433 “With Spirit” a film that … Continue reading →
Blaine’s first squat lifting 95 pounds Started to have hip pain about 4 years ago progressing to a point that I was in constant pain, limping and limited function. Went to see a number of orthopedic surgeons who specialized in hip arthroscopy but unfortunately the diagnosis was the same …. … Continue reading →
Hello! My name is Brian Bruns, I’m a 29 year old professional kickboxer out of Riverside California and I’m a recipient of bilateral hip resurfacing. I wanted to write this out to discuss my experience with the surgery and help anyone else who is thinking about the surgery for themselves … Continue reading →