Left Biomet Uncemented 11/11/09 Dr. Gross Updated 9/28/2010 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…
Continue reading →Right Biomet Uncemented 7/13/09 Dr. Gross Update Feb. 20, 2010 Old dude gets to play basketball again, thanks to the medical miracle of hip resurfacing. These are some highlights of YMCA rec league action, 7 months after the life changing surgery. Not exactly the NBA, but plenty of action and exercise. Don’t lose your (femoral)…
Continue reading →Biomet Magnum/Recap, Uncemented RHR (3/16/2009) & LHR (3/19/2009) Dr. Gross March 25, 2009 I just turned 56 years old and am by no means a fitness model (and probably somewhat embarrassed about how little I have to show for how much I have worked out , but I have been physically active most of my…
Continue reading →Bilateral Dr. Gross 3/30/2009 and 4/1/2009 April 16, 2009 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…
Continue reading →Right Uncemented Biomet Dr. Gross 10/7/09 I just had a right hip resurfacing from Dr. Thomas Gross in Columbia, South Carolina and wanted to provide some step by step information that could help future recipients manage their trip, hospital experience and recovery process in a more knowledgeable manner. I am a nurse and that may…
Continue reading →Bilateral 6/29/09 Dr. Gross June 30, 2009 I am here in South Carolina with Dr. Gross at the hospital. It is Tuesday today. I had the right hip resurfaced at 9am yesterday. Tomorrow, I will have the left leg resurfaced at 3pm. Thanks to all the folks who have published comments and given feedback on…
Continue reading →Bilateral – 2/2/09 (R) 2/4/09 (L) Biomet ReCap/Magnum Uncemented Dr. Gross February 25, 2009 I was not able to find anyone in Atlanta with a good track record doing resurfacings — so a very big "Thank You" to SurfaceHippy.info and the fellow surface hippies on this site. I started having unbearable pain around November of…
Continue reading →Dr. Gross R Bio uncemented 9/5/07 – L Bio 10/10/07 From: "savannahhipchick" Sent: Monday, September 10, 2007 2:25 PM Subject: Surgery with Dr. Gross Well, after watching this board on and off over the last four painful years, I finally had my right hip resurfed by Dr. Gross on Sept. 5, 2007. I want to…
Continue reading →Patrick’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2012 DoB 13 Sep 39, Right Hip Resurface, no cement, steel/molybdenum on 17 Oct 12. By Dr Gross, Columbia, SC, Age when operated on = 73. Current age 75. Back to full range of activity – running, bicycling, skiing, etc. Developed osteoarthritis, hip … Continue reading →
Lyn’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2012 September 3, 2012 I’m 5 days post op now and feeling remarkably well. I feel much better than I thought would. I want to thank everybody for thoughts and encouragement . I dont want to get ahead of myself . I need to … Continue reading →
Luz’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2014 January 12, 2014 Just had HRS on LHASA with Dr. Gross on 1-6-14. January 20, 2012 I’m a 51 year old female who has been super active and fit since my teen years. I have played tennis, but had to give it up, … Continue reading →
Laurie’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2008 September 20, 2008 My Hip Resurfacing Tips about surgery with Dr. Gross Flying: I’m not sure if you are flying or driving. I flew from Charlotte to Phoenix with no issues one day after I was released. I had someone traveling with me, … Continue reading →
Roy A’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2013 Three years ago I had the Biomet hip resurfacing done by Dr. Gross. This website was instrumental in choosing to have this procedure done and to select Dr. Gross as the surgeon. I contacted a member of surface hippy and he provided … Continue reading →
Patricia Duke’s Hip surfacing with Dr. Gross 2006 I began having some groin pain in the summer of 2004. An avid gardener and horseback rider, aches or pains weren’t uncommon and I didn’t pay too much attention to it. In the fall, I went on a two week trip and … Continue reading →
Tim’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2009 I was not able to find anyone in Atlanta with a good track record doing resurfacings — so a very big "Thank You" to SurfaceHippy.info and the fellow surface hippies on this site. I started having unbearable pain around November of 2008. … Continue reading →
I had my left hip resurfaced by Dr. Gross on 9/6/06. You will have no problem climbing up or going down trails. The hip works as a normal one would. If you are thinking about it. and you want to enjoy life again, GO FOR IT.. February 16, 2008 This … Continue reading →
Sean’s before and after hip resurfacing video. Returning to racket ball and sports. Sean’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2011 March 15, 2015 I am now 4 years post op. In January, just before my 4 year anniversary I went to Mammoth with family/friends and tried out snowboarding! I had … Continue reading →
April 4, 2012 Dr. Gross and team resurfaced my left hip one ago today and until now my recovery has seemed to be right on track. I quit the pain meds yesterday and walked some using the cane today. Tonight my leg is swollen down to the ankle and sore … Continue reading →