One year ago at this time I was on the operating table getting a BHR replacing my R hip. I posted a new hip story three months out which can be found under Dr David Palmer but I cannot figure out how to update that post so here's one under the new topic label.
Overall I am very pleased with the outcome. I am only aware of vague discomfort with and shortly after strenuous exertion. Knees are more of a limiting factor as they were before the hip kicked up. I was able to put about 1400 miles on my road bike last summer, hike, and cross country ski without difficulty. I had one episode of the joint squeaking just like a rusty hinge. That was strange. I am looking forward to some wilderness canoe tripping, a week long biking road trip and resumption of backpacking this summer. I do not use any kind of anti-inflammatory or analgesic for the hip. I have a better range of motion than my remaining native hip. Since my operation I have convinced a good friend to go with resurfacing and so far things are working out well for him as well. Every physically active person facing hip replacement should carefully consider this option.