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Burt Lindquist, 8 Weeks Post-op!If you are considering hip resurfacing surgery, you may be wondering what your experience will be like. To assist those that will have the surgery after them, several of Dr. Rogerson's patients have graciously offered to share their experiences in this forum.

Please stop back for more journals. Also, if you would like to share your experiences please let Dr. Rogerson's staff know!

Burt Lindquist
November 2007 and January 2007

Burt shares techniques that helped him during recovery, and shares some inspiring photos taken less than a year following surgery. Note the photo of Burt above, iceclimbing 8 weeks following surgery!

Rhonda Yngsdal-Krenz
November 2007 and December 2006
Rhonda shares her HipHab experience, and how she dealt with headaches and heartburn after surgery. She also shares her thoughts 9 months after her surgery.

John Roach
November 2007

Madison personality John Roach shares how his resurfacing surgery has changed his life, one year after the experience.

Curt Witte
November 2007

Curt shares his experiences following surgery, and how it helped to have a full team.

Michelle Gregory
November 2007

Michelle from Portland, Oregon shares how much she's progressed in the weeks following surgery.

Marc Vaage
July 2007 and July 2006

Marc shares how it feels to have the surgery at the age of 38, and how he's doing six months later.

Gus Endl
April 2007

Gus discusses his stay at HipHab, and why it was so much better than going directly home.

Jill Kranz
December 2006

Jill shares the powerful emotions she experienced several months before her surgery and when her surgery had to be delayed due to heart issues. Travel with her throughout the journey, and also read her fun "Hip Resurfacing Poem."

Gary Sasinowski
Fall 2006

Gary writes six months after his surgery, sharing his experiences and the progress he's made.

Jim Duffy
Fall 2006

Jim writes a detailed, engaging journal tracking his progress over the course of the first month.

R.D. Boschulte
April 2007
R.D. writes about the journey, nine months after hip resurfacing surgery.

Geri Stenstrup
Early 2007
Geri shares a full overview of what led up to her surgery and how she was faring several weeks after surgery. She also shares some thoughts about Dr. Rogerson's team and how they relates to their patients.

Cathi Klepac
February 2007

Cathi writes about her apprehension of the procedure, and how the staff reassured her throughout.

Paul Reynolds
February 2007

Paul shares his overall impression of the hip resurfacing staff, and his surgery.

Ron Lavack
February 2007

Ron traveled from Taylor, Michigan for his surgery. He shares how his surgery after SuperBowl Sundy was a success. He shares the highlights of his hip resurfacing experience.

Rick Owen
January 2007

Rick's journal focuses on his entire surgery experience, and what led up to his decision to have the surgery.

Rusty Sunde
December 2006
A great overview of Rusty's HipHab experience.

Marcia Klun
October 2006
A brief overview of Marcia's HipHab experience.

Deb Olson
November 2006
Deb shares her HipHab experience and how she dealt with some issues after surgery.

John Welch
September 2006

John kept a detailed log of his pain levels and progress throughout the months following his surgery.

Scott Holmes
September 2006
Scott shares a summary of his HipHab experience, and also shares what it's like to work with Dr. Rogerson's office team.

Rich Hall
September 2006

Rich provides a good overview of the progress he made in the week following surgery.

Lou Ann Roloff
August 2006

Lou Ann's journal focuses on her experiences at HipHab.

Dr. Rogerson's First Patient, VictoriaGale Bahe
June 2006

Gale's journal provides a brief overview of her experience at HipHab.

Victoria Kassner
June 2006

Victoria was Dr. Rogerson's first patient - and the second patient in the nation - to have a hip resurfacing procedure after FDA approval.

6/2/2008

What Our Patients Have to Say about HipHab

Meriter offers an innovative approach to rehabilitation with HipHab, a 7-day program that seamlessly moves you from hip resurfacing surgery to a rehabilitation stay to home. Here's what our patients have to say about the only phased program available in the area.
"All I can say is Wow! I flew out here from San Diego after researching hip resurfacing for a couple of years. I chose wisely."
- Kent

"This is a GREAT place to rehab. The people are friendly and extremely helpful. The water therapy is wonderful."
- Don

"When you're there, it's very beneficial to get up in the morning rested and relaxed and go to your morning therapy session. You can then go to your apartment, ice your wound, and relax or sleep to get ready for your afternoon session. You don't need to include travel time, so you can get the rest and sleep needed in between therapy sessions."
- Gale

"I think being at HipHab helped me heal. There were no distractions like there would have been if I had recovered at home (kids, dog, phone, etc.)"
- Dan

"My mobility improved much faster with HipHab than it would have with conventional therapy. Being on-site made a huge difference in my healing process."
- Lynn

"Wow! I feel like I'm at the Ritz! There is absolutely nothing I can criticize about the pool therapy and the land therapy. Caroline is wonderful in the pool and encouraged me just the right amount. Desiree is an angel. Her style and knowledge are superb. What a kind fun person. I feel so much stronger and am ready to take on the world. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you girls. Meriter really knows how to hire their staff."
- Jill

"I really liked the fact that the facility was all on one block. The design and layout was such that when I wanted to walk, there were many designated areas where I could stop and rest. I could plan to walk around the block independently and there were many opportunities to rest during my walk."
- Gale

"You had access to help if needed but with a level of independence...nice environment for relaxing and healing."
- Mark

"My healing process was much faster due to the fact that I participated in HipHab. I had much more mobility without pain."
- Victoria

"I need to have the other hip done at some point and will come back to Madison and Dr. Rogerson versus an ortho surgeon in Milwaukee. Why would I go any place else? I have nothing to complain about; it was a wonderful experience and everything worked out perfectly."
- Jill

"I sincerely thank Dr. Rogerson and his entire organization for an amazing experience and the opportunity to get back to a normal, pain free, active life."
- Gregg

"Dr. Rogerson is a top notch surgeon and a compassionate, for-real human being! We are grateful for his knowledge, care and his technical expertise and for his being there where he is so much needed."
- Mike and "Coach" Anita

"It was a much better experience than I thought it would be. This is like the 'Staples – Easy Button.' (That was easy!)"
Ted Jones, 39 years old

"I'm so glad that I found Dr. Rogerson - his team is a class A act!"
- Joan

More Journals from Dr. Rogerson's Patients

More journals can be found on the Hip Resurfacing Help Web site.