Mary Margaret Mulligan’s ReCerf Hip Resurfacing with Dr. De Smet 2025
February 13, 2025
Made it to Knokke-Heist for my right hip CoC that is scheduled on Valentine’s Day. Best present that I could buy myself. It’s been a long two years to finally get to this point. Looking forward to being on the other side of this!
February 13, 2025
Made it to Knokke-Heist for my right hip CoC that is scheduled on Valentine’s Day. Best present that I could buy myself. It’s been a long two years to finally get to this point. Looking forward to being on the other side of this!
February 15, 2025
24 hours ago after surgery I thought I was hit by a truck. What a difference a day makes.
February 17, 2025
Day 3 post Op. First day at PT and was surprised we were on equipment. From the time you get out of the taxi and get into the actual gym, that was the furthest I had walked prior to the surgery. I was kinda hoping that was our PT. Feeling pretty good afterwards. Hopefully I didn’t overdo it and feel it tomorrow. Looking forward to the pool tomorrow. Everyone who did surgery with Dr. DeSmet all said the pool was the best. Not sleeping well at night. Being a side sleeper all my life makes it extremely difficult on my back.
February 19, 2025
Day 6 post op. It was suggested during our pool therapy yesterday(which was amazing) that collagen should be added for muscle recovery. Does anyone have any recommendation of what you are using and one that would also has a good amount of protein in it? I am going “walking” later today to find this.
February 19, 2025
This was 5 days post op CoC hip resurfacing. This is my hippie hospital mate Veronica Skogberg. After water therapy we felt so good that we walked around this beautiful village of Bruges for 4 hours with a couple of sitting moments. I am in awe with how good the hip is doing. Dr. DeSmet performed a miracle on me.
February 21, 2025
7 days post op. I am smiling because Alex showed me how to properly side sleep. For me the lack of sleep do to never being a back sleeper has been the hardest thing about this recovery so far. A regular pillow was to soft which causes the hip to not properly stay in alignment. Excited to see if I can get more than 4 hours of sleep tonight. Missing Veronica Skogberg my hippie sister who went to her home yesterday. PT definitely was as much fun. I didn’t have anyone to giggle with
February 21, 2025
Small world. Met a fellow hippie tonight and former patient of Dr. DeSmet sitting next to us at dinner. He had his resurfacing done in 2020.
February 23, 2025
Last full day in Knokke-Heist. PT in the morning and then drive back to Amsterdam for 2 days and then back to Texas. So happy with my experience and my CoC hip. Thank you Dr. DeSmet and his amazing team
February 27, 2025
Finally back in Texas! The whole experience in Belgium was just so amazing and my future looks bright! If you are on the fence about getting hip resurfacing done this definitely is the group to be in. Everyone on here truly helped me through this journey. 13 day post op and I know there is still a long way to go but with all the exercises they showed us I am hopeful for a brilliant recovery. We made the most out of our last day before flying out of Amsterdam. The canal cruise was perfect way to see the city.
March 15, 2025
4 weeks post op. Walked around Sea World of Texas for 7 hours and feel great. I would never have been able to do that prior to the surgery!
April 11, 2025
8 weeks post op today, CoC Dr. DeSmet(miracle worker).I was able to move my heavy outdoor furniture, sweep and wash it all down. I would not have been able to do this from my wheelchair. Life is amazing again. If you are on the fence about getting hip resurfacing just read all the amazing stories coming out of Belgium. I hope everyone has a beautiful weekend.
May 19, 2023
3 months post op CoC hip resurfacing and I was able to ride on a camel with zero pain. If you are debating on having this surgery don’t delay get your life back. I feel like a kid again. I can’t thank Dr. DeSmet enough.
June 13, 2025
4 month postop, right hip ceramic on ceramic ReCerf Hip Resurfacing. Today I planted and lifted and spread 210 bags of mulch. I never thought that would be possible again. Just months ago I was in wheel chair and now I am back living life again and painfree. Dr. DeSmet is truly my hero and I would never be able to thank him enough. Please if you are still on the fence about getting your hip resurfaced don’t be. Get back into enjoying life.