Read Sean’s Full Story Here February 7, 2016 I have been a less frequent visitor to this site – mostly because my hip is no longer a problem and I am busy enjoying life! I had my left hip resurfaced by Dr. Gross back in February of 2011. My story … Continue reading →
Update May 27, 2017 I’m sharing my story because I know that there are others who are experimenting with what it is possible to accomplish physically with resurfaced hips. I have been a life long runner, although the only official race I ran was the Marine Corp Marathon in 1987 … Continue reading →
March 31, 2015 Thanks to all that have posted on this site. It has been a great resource for me while taking this journey. I am 40 yrs old and 5 days post op from HR on right hip with Dr Gross. After reading through the site I realized that … Continue reading →
Research & Decision Making 1. Do all the reading and research you can, comparing physical conditions that warrant THR (total hip replacement) as opposed to hip resurfacing. 2. Make a “Pros and Cons” chart, listing everything you’ve tried to date and the results. Then list other options (surgical or otherwise) and … 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 →
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 →
I am almost exactly two years out on my right hip resurface and one year out on the left and all is beyond well! Running regularly; I did a 6.4 mile leg of a marathon relay 2 weeks ago (somehow got all the hills, even though I was the oldest … Continue reading →
Published on Oct 11, 2013 Right hip resurfacing done by Dr. Thomas Gross. Walking and a couple exercises were all that were allowed up until 6 weeks.
Continue reading →September 24, 2015 I just wanted to check in and show my recent yoga photo. I’ve come so far in the past two years and most can’t believe I am a bilateral hip patient. I recently completed my 200 hour yoga teacher certification. My ROM and flexibility is really great … Continue reading →
LHR Dr. Gross 2004 June 18, 2006 The Amazing Body Hi, Folks. I’m just sitting here reading all the recent posts; I’m still very interested in everyone’s story. It’s been 2.5 years since my surgery (with Dr. Gross) and I’m moving better than ever. But such wasn’t always the case. For a full year before…
Continue reading →Biomet Dr. Gross 2/23/2011 Updated 6/2/2013 I am 38 and have been dealing with hip pain for the past ten years… It’s been a gradual onset. and the past year or two have been pretty bad… Like many of you, I’m at the point where if I walk any major distance, I usually have tons…
Continue reading →Right Biomet Dr. Gross 6/29/2011 Patient Name: Tariq Nadeem Surgeon Name: Dr Thomas P. Gross Procedure: Right total Hip Resurface Surgery Location: Columbia South Carolina Date of Surgery: 06/29/11 The Awful pain It was a decade ago when I came from work during the evening and was so tired that I went straight to bed.…
Continue reading →Left Biomet Cementless Dr. Gross Eric Reynolds L-hip Biomet cementless Dr. Gross Day before surgery, August 30, 2011 So today I headed out with my wife Evonne to Columbia for my pre-op and surgery on Wednesday. I’ve been having some second thoughts, since I’m still able to run on my hip, about whether this is…
Continue reading →Annie April 20, 2011 Dr. Gross I had my right hip resurfaced by Dr. Gross last week (April 20) and I am already walking with just a cane! Don’t settle for total hip replacement until you explore other options! I had resurfacing surgery on my right hip last week, and feel like I’m doing really…
Continue reading →Dr. Gross LT-Biomet February 22, 2006 Hello All, Well, I’m "On the other side"! Here are some of my "post-op" thoughts and ramblings… I met Dr. Gross and his assistant, Lee Webb, for the first time on Feb 21. My resurfacing was performed the next day. Not surprizingly, Lee and Dr. Gross were indeed both…
Continue reading →Dr. Gross January 3, 2007 Saturday, February 03, 2007 5:55 PM Hi, I am a 55 year old male. Dr. Gross performed HRS on my right hip January 3, 2007. Although everyone might not have my experience I would like to share it with others. Briefly: surgery at 0730 weds 1/3/2007 I was able to…
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