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 →
Nevin’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Mont 2013 August 14, 2013 I am two days post left hip resurfacing with Dr. Mont in Baltimore. I was not in SERIOUS PAIN unless I actually did something. If I sat around like a couch potato, I would get occasional twinges and aches, but … Continue reading →
Mike F’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Drinkwater 2013 July 31, 2013 Two days after my surgery I was walking more briskly than I expected with a wheeled walker in the hospital. I think I pushed the envelope a little after I was released on July 17th. My cell phone ‘drowned’ … Continue reading →
Current Update 3/29/2016: It was 3 years ago this month that I was officially diagnosed with OA and told to go home and take Advil and return in 10 years for a THR. Thank God for this site and Dr. Gross — this site allowed me to have hope and … Continue reading →
Jezza’s Hip Resurfacing with Mr. McMinn 2012 November 23, 2012 I had left BHR last Tuesday from Mr. McMinn and can’t believe the difference in my hip already. The story in brief is that I suffered a traumatic dislocation and acetabular fracture last august whilst playing cricket. Cue 3 operations … Continue reading →
Jerome’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2010 I am 50 and postponed my surgery for about 8 years. I dealt with the pain with inactivity. I stopped running and playing soccer. I reduced my aerobic activity to only an elliptical machine. My tipping point came when I realized I condition … Continue reading →
Jennifer’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Su 2010 January 3, 2010 I am having my left hip resurfaced by Dr. Su next week. I am 35 years old, considered a little young to have this surgery according to Dr. Su. I have had left hip pain since an injury about 4 … Continue reading →
Jean Marie’s Hip Resurfacing 2011 July 8, 2011 I am an active and busy 37 year old elementary school principal and mother of 5 who had a hip resurfacing on my right hip three weeks ago. Reading posts of people my age and even younger has reassured me that I … Continue reading →
Jen’s Hip Resurfacing Revision 2005 I had resurfacing done on my right hip with the Wright Conserve Plus in 2004. It lasted about a year before one of the screws snapped and it had to be converted to a THR. Unfortunately, that device didn’t work for me – but its … Continue reading →
Jen’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Martin 2011 November 7, 2011 I’m three weeks out until my BHR surgery. I used to be a marathon runner until osteoarthritis sidelined me (I’m 39 years old). My orthopedist says I’m an ideal candidate for BHR but insists I cannot run again post surgery. … Continue reading →
Jeff Goodall’s Hip Resurfacing and Revision 2004 December 18, 2011 I had hip resurfacing on my right hip in late 2004. Everything seemed fine for about two years then I continued to have considerable clunking. I went to Physio and he was concerned enough to send me back to surgeon. … Continue reading →
Jeff’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Rector 2010 April 28, 2010 I’m two weeks post op from Rector as well (LBHR on 4-12-10), we likely were in hosp at same time! And I ditto your results, Dr. Rector and team were great and my recovery is likewise going very well. The … Continue reading →
