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		Thank-you hardly expresses my feelings and gratitude toward Dr. Gross, Lee Webb, the office and hospital staff. I had always been a very active person. Riding 2,000 miles each summer on my road bike, golfing, downhill skiing, rollerblading marathons and working out at the gym 5 to 6 days a week defined my life. My 45th birthday marked the beginning of my struggle with osteoarthritis in my right hip and over the next five years all of these activities were slowly taken away from me as my hip deteriorated. After much research, I decided to contact Dr. Gross. The help I got was way beyond my expectations and everything I read about Dr. Gross and his staff was true. I had my surgery Aug 2005 and within weeks I slowly got my active life back. Now two years post surgery I’m back riding tours on my road bike. This past July I enjoyed a five day 300 mile pain free ride through Door County, Wisconsin. Being given my active lifestyle back without limitations is the best gift I’ve every received and I give thanks everyday. Dr. Gross and Lee Webb are amazing, caring dedicated people and they surround themselves with an awesome staff. Judy S.

		Mike from Florida poses with his catch on the opening day of lobster season. Mike had hip resurfacing one year ago and dove for two hours to bag this bunch.

		I wanted to let you know a few success stories since I had my hip resurfaced by Dr. Gross. In August of 2006, approx. 1 year after surgery, I met my goal of climbing my first Colorado 14 thousand foot peak called “Grey’s Peak”. 1 week later I got pregnant and we are expecting our first child in May. For years I could not consider having a baby due to the chronic and constant pain that I was living with. The surgery has changed my life back to what it used to be. I am happy, peaceful and can focus on so many other things now that my pain is gone. Please pass this on to Dr. Gross and thank him again for the wonderful job he did on me. - Tara P.

		I hope you and Dr G fully realize how you change lives for the better. What a calling you two have, and how well you answer the call. As for me, it’s spring in New England, and in the past week I have biked 60 miles, ridden two horses 10 miles (or so) and – yes – run 4 miles on a very soft surface. I thank you two every time I use this hip. - Laurel M.

		This is the Grand Gulch in Southeastern Utah. There is wonderful ancient rock art and beautiful cliff dwellings to be seen. It was a cold day with the temps in the 30's. The hip gave me NO problems, especially since I was carrying a bunch of gear and food in my pack. My friend took this picture of me. Every step I take now in the canyons, I thank my lucky stars I found you guys. All the sounds and sights seem to be more enhanced when you are given a second chance. - Shelly P.

		This picture is from the top of Mount of the Holy Cross which is 14,005 feet. I climbed it on August 25, 120 days after my 2nd hip resurfacing surgery. It was a 12 mile hike and 5,700 vertical feet in elevation gain. I felt great and know that I couldn't have done it with those old hips. You guys are awesome and I will continue to send anyone I know that needs help to you. - Cam B, Colorado

		I can't tell you how indebted I feel to Dr. Gross, Ms. Webb, and Midlands Orthopedics for restoring my active lifestyle. I had always been active - biking, skiing, tennis, lacrosse, etc. But, starting in 2002, I began to develop severe osteoarthritis in my left hip, and I was soon unable to run; even walking was painful. I thought I was faced with a choice of a total hip replacement, which - since I was in my 50s and used to being active - didn't appeal to me at all, or increasing doses of pain medication, which didn't really help very much. Fortunately, I found out about hip resurfacing, and made arrangements to come to South Carolina for that procedure. Within a few months of the resurfacing, I began to ski again, and the following summer I began playing tennis again. Two years after the procedure, I now play tennis several times a week, with no joint pain whatsoever. This procedure was absolutely perfect for me! - Bob C.

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