Kevin’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Su 2013 July 23, 2013 I had my hip resurfacing surgery with Dr. Su on May 17th at HSS in New York. Its going on 10 weeks post op and everything is going great. Dr. Su is truly a great surgeon and the Hospital for … Continue reading →
Roger Hendrix’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2011 I was looking on the surfacehippy web site and wanted to report my bilateral hip resurfacing surgery for your data. I learned about hip resurfacing from the website in 2010 and had mine done on 4/4/11 and 4/6/11 by Dr. Thomas … Continue reading →
Donna’s Tooth Infection in 2012 after Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Su in 2008 I had both my hips resurfaced 9/2008 Dr. Su. Been feeling wonderful, exercising every day – pool and spinning. This past April 2012, I had a cracked tooth under a cap. I had some pain but nothing … Continue reading →
Mike Baker’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Powell 2011 July 24, 2013 This site was incredible for all the lead up to surgery and through the recovery process. I am glad to say that I am at my 2 year anniversary of my LBHR and it will be 2 years … Continue reading →
August 2019 11 Year Anniversary I got an email from Miss Patty today and I looked at the date and I said wow, it’s my anniversary + 2 days. I am 11 years 2 days post op today with Dr. Gross. I received an uncemented hip replacement that Dr. Gross … Continue reading →
Mike’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2012 April 27, 2012 Two weeks post-op yesterday, no bone density issues. Going through this you take a lot of hits to your ego, so when I had my dexascan at Providence hospital (Dr. Gross’s machine was on the fritz) and the technician pronounced … Continue reading →
I just look to my Brother for Longevity of BHR, Birmingham Hip Resurfacing. He is coming up to 14 years we think. He had his left hip done by Mr. McMinn and has done Karate and worked 6 days a week in the catering industry ever since. He works six … Continue reading →
Tim’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. McCalden 2010 April 24, 2010 I did it ;D Finally the roller coaster I have been on hit the top of the tallest hill Mon April 19th. As I peeked over it was scary 😮 but I knew there was no turning back…I was ready…down … Continue reading →
Lee R’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Kusuma 2010 August 18, 2013 Even though my specific case is atypical, my story is not. I call it atypical in that my need was not due to Osteoarthritis, wear and tear, running (in high school I was a athlete), or over weight. … Continue reading →
2 Year Update June 12, 2017 I celebrate my two year anniversary of RBHR on June 17! It was a tough recovery and a lot of work but overall it has been great…I can do things I have not done in a very long time and the pain in my … Continue reading →
Kim’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Clarke 2013 March 10, 2013 Well actually my boss who is an M.D. Had hers done by Dr. Clarke about 3 years ago and she is very happy with the outcome. It is weird because I was already his patient before I went to work … Continue reading →
Jason’s Hip Resurfacing with Mr. McMinn 2011 July 17, 2012 I had my right BHR on the 6th December 2011 by Mr McMinn everything was going to plan (probably a bit too well) and 7.5 weeks after surgery I had a trip and the impact crushed the head of my … Continue reading →
My name is Curt Becker I’m from MN. I had my left hip resurfaced with BHR in July of 2012, by Dr. Scott Anseth at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis. Everything is going good, I just wanted to say Thanks for this site I’ve received a lot of encouragement from … Continue reading →
Ashley Selman’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Vail 2013 Uploaded on Jul 22, 2013 Ashley Selman — part drill sergeant, part cheerleader — met every grunt and bead of sweat in her training studio with encouragement. “Good job!” she yelled. “Great form!” Selman, whose successful career as a fitness trainer developed … Continue reading →
JB’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2012 April 25, 2012 About 5 hrs post op, so forgive typos and nonsense please. Surgery was pretty easy…pre-surgery pain/nausea "cocktail" designed by Gross Shot in back when I got in surgery room, and then i woke up in recovery. Didnt get to wallk/get … Continue reading →
Jay’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2010 June 7, 2010 I am starting day 5 and all is pretty good. I am using one crutch and have a little swelling on my inner thigh. Drove to the grocery store when I got back I thought I was pushing it a … Continue reading →
Jarhead’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Hodrick 2010 May 6, 2010 I had my resurfacing done in Nashville on 4/26/10 and am so far very pleased. I have been doing computer work on my recliner, updating some older neglected web pages. I today received approval from my doctor to work part … Continue reading →
Jan’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. De Smet 2008 December 9, 2008 7 weeks post surgery (bilateral resurfacing by Koen De Smet in Ghent on October the 17th) I started working after 4 weeks Driving car (manual gears) after 2,5 weeks Daily 1 hour on a home trainer with low … Continue reading →