Day 3 Dr Gross warned me yesterday that the pain might be at its worst day 3. BINGO! I woke up 3AM and had a lot of just trouble trying to move around a little. The leg is a useless lump that complains loudly. Feeling a little nauseous. Called for … Continue reading →
I am just over 2 weeks post op from second half of Bilateral. The first week was definitely a challenge. I took the pain pills before I felt I needed them and that worked great, not much pain to deal with. I was a little unprepared for how useless my … Continue reading →
I wanted to tell everyone of my great experience with Dr. Gross in Columbia, SC and the excellent care I received from his staff and the hospital staff. Everyone was extremely kind and caring. As I had never had any major surgery, I was very anxious prior to surgery. I … Continue reading →
30 years old. 11/11/2009 Left hip Biomet uncemented by Dr. Thomas Gross. It has been exactly 7 days to the minute since I had my left hip resurfaced and I just walked my first mile so this seems like a good time to write this note. My story is similar … Continue reading →
June 6, 2013 One week out. About to toss my very cool and blinged out Mobilegs crutches as I don’t really need them. The only trouble is the killer migraine from trying to kick the Nucynta. I tried to stop it at day 3, but the nights can be challenging. … Continue reading →
February 28, 2009 I am recovering nicely at age 62. I have no pain, but swelling has been a problem for me. Even after icing a lot I still have trouble with the calf of my leg being quite uncomfortable by evening. I leave the ice machine on all night … Continue reading →
February 14, 2017 – I’m now six months post op. I’m back to practicing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and did some live rolling(sparring) last night. Hip felt great, no problems. Read Jay’s Full Story Here
Continue reading →January 26, 2017 I am 8+ years out of having a right hip surfaced from Doctor Gross. I am still good, I almost never even think of the day I could not walk and still do not know I have had my hip done. I believe now that I will … Continue reading →
January 27, 2017 It will be 8 incredible years for me in February! So glad I did it! Read Mari’s Full Story Here
Continue reading →January 29, 2017 I am about 8 ½ years out at this point. I also am very happy with my resurfaced hip from Dr Gross. At 65 I am still skiing hard 6 to 8 hours every day during the winters, and surfing, tennis, and windsurfing every day during the … Continue reading →
January 3, 2017 My hip pain was a creeper that did not put me totally out of commission until about a year ago. Slowly started quiting all sorts of sporting activities i used to enjoy. No more tennis, jogging, racquetball, basketball etc. Worst of all was limitations with my kids … Continue reading →
Read Quig’s Full Story Here December 14, 2016 – Time continues to positively fly by and I am still incredibly pleased with my new chrome parts. Starting about the 6 month mark I began increasing the intensity of my mountain biking and spin bike training. While I’m definitely not back … Continue reading →
Read Larry’s Full Story Here December 21, 2016 – Well I am eight months out and did a jog/walk for 1.5 miles yesterday. That’s the first time I have jogged in 8 years. My HS hip felt great. I had some joint pain in the non HR hip after running, … Continue reading →
July 30, 2016 This forum was invaluable in my decision making process so time to give back. I am a 55 year old active male originally from the UK, but have lived in Orlando for 30 years. I am 6 feet tall and weigh 195 pounds. Back in 2012 my … Continue reading →
November 1, 2014 Injury started with a sports hernia after Crossfit in 09, then spiraled to hip issues soon after. Had right hip done on Jan-2011 for FAI, labrum, also performed microfracture for damaged cartilage. Left hip done Nov-2012 same procedure. This past May both hips failed one month apart. … Continue reading →
Read Blinky’s Full Story Here November 8, 2016 – One year and a few days later I flew to SC for my one year check up with Dr Gross. No problems, just wanted him and Lee to look at my X-rays and manipulate my hips. Well, and I wanted to … Continue reading →
Read Quig’s Full Story Here November 2, 2016 – I had an interesting ‘test’ last week. I disturbed some yellow jackets while messing with some firewood. Before I knew it I was stung 4 times, once on the top of my head, once on my back and twice on my … Continue reading →
Read Larry’s Full Story Here November 2, 2016 – Well I tested out my new hip not the way I intended. My lab got attacked by two pit bulls, I had to sprint after one pit bull, I jumped on top of it and choked it till the owner could … Continue reading →