John’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2008 December 7, 2008 Happy to be on the other side of the resurfacing surgery. Experience with Dr. Gross was excellent, small hospital catered to hip patients, food was, well hospital food, but not too bad. Tips to those that follow: 1) Stay at … Continue reading →
John’s Hip Resurfacing 2008 April 25, 2013 I haven’t been back here in years but decided to check in today. I had one hip done in 06 and the other done in 07. I waited way too long to have them done. The surgery/recovery is nowhere near as bad as … Continue reading →
Joe’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Lamont 2011 March 17, 2011 I am scheduled for a BHR at NYU hospital for joint disease on March 25th. My Doctor is Justin Lamont. I am experiencing typical anxiety about the actual operation but am even more anxious about whether I should be doing … Continue reading →
Jill’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Schemitsch 2009 October 6, 2010 I had my right hip resurfaced in June 2009. I have scuba dived for many years, and enjoyed my first post-surgical dive last month. I had no problems while diving, (though some struggle to get back into the boat!) I … Continue reading →
June’s Hip Resurfacing Dr. Engh 2010 I had a left BHR on November 11, 2010 with Dr. Andy Engh. I was 48 (almost 49) years old at the time. I am a small boned female and I was bone on bone arthritis with AVN and several cysts, including one large … Continue reading →
Judy’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Rector 2009 August 24, 2009 I leave for Boulder tomorrow for surgery with Dr. Rector on Wed., Aug. 26th. I thought I would be nervous but I’m still excited. I am just really looking forward to walking without pain. I imagine the nervousness will set … Continue reading →
Jira’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. De Smet 2010 I received a Right Conserve+ 17 days ago from Dr. De Smet of Belgium. We got home to Canada 6 days ago and today I had my first exercise session in our local pool. The therapists were blown away by how mobile … Continue reading →
Colby Lewis Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Su 2013 Read Full Article Here: By Evan Grant/reporter September 14, 2013 Three weeks removed from hip-resurfacing surgery, right-hander Colby Lewis reports an improvement in his quality of life. "To be able to bend over and tie my shoe and not be … Continue reading →
Edith Crowther’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Walter 2002 September 12, 2013 Just visited my surgeon for an 11 yr check up and to see what the right hip is doing. It was grumbling 3 yrs ago. Well very good news – .the BHR looks like the day it was put … Continue reading →
Cliff’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Lyons 2012 I have played Hockey for 45 of my 51 years of age and I guess this is where the body starts to breakdown but I am looking forward to getting my life back without a limp and severe pain.. September 19, 2012 BHR … Continue reading →
Old Soccer Player’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2013 August 18, 2013 I’m just a few days shy of 4 weeks post-op (left hip resurfacing, Dr Gross) and got a great deal of encouragement from seeing such an active and supportive community here. I’m walking independently but get frustrated because … Continue reading →
Jim’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Helmy 2009 I went to see Dr Helmy in Merritt Island FL who is very popular for this area. I had to wait weeks to see him. It was worth the wait. He takes all the time in the world that you need during your … Continue reading →
Jim’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Romash 2008 February 25, 2011 I had a hip resfacing done by Dr. Romash in November 2008. I just went back to him for my two-year check. He said the implant looked exactly the same as the day he put it in. He did a … Continue reading →
Jill’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Mr. McMinn 1999/2012 November 27, 2012 I had my second hip resurfaced on 6th Nov by Mr. McMinn. Its early days and I am still experiencing some lower back pain on the operated side – especially at night and also on the right side of … Continue reading →
John H’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Clarke 2009 January 4, 2009 Scheduled with Dr. Michael Clarke in Syracuse NY for LBHR this coming Wednesday, 1/7/09. The Surface Hippy website has been very beneficial providing information. I will post results, experiences, etc. as time goes on. January 12, 2009 I am … Continue reading →
Jay Hall’s Hip Resurfacing 2011 June 24, 2011 I’m having occasional chills and night sweats as well – it’s day 4 post-op for me. The sweats were significant and I felt a big increase in overall pain level – as if coming down with the flue. So far, the symptoms … Continue reading →
Johnny G’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Marchand 2010 October 28, 2010 Being a male it did help the first night with a catheter but I had to get it out the next morning do to extreme uncomfortable! I had the spinal with light anesthesia and let me tell you I … Continue reading →
Pat M’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Brooks 2013 July 15, 2013 Right hip problems for 3 years, dx with a torn labrum ,some arthritis, but the labrum causes the worst problems. Also have a bad left shoulder and a bad left knee – both arthritis and recent right plantar fasciitis … Continue reading →