Life Changing Surgery: Hip Replacement Patient Testimonial
“The only passion, besides my personal passions, is skiing. And my motto is,
I will do it until I can't.
So when I came home from skiing, I couldn't walk. Between when the pain started and when I had surgery, I had to wear my heels to avoid pain, and I would literally wear them even when I got home from work, until I went to bed and avoided my house shoes, because I couldn't walk in flat shoes at all. I couldn't exercise.
And the doctor I was going to basically said he didn't believe the information on my driver's license. He was not supportive of me continuing to ski at my age. And to give up your passion is quite devastating.
When I first met Dr. Harris, he was he was amazing.”
“Number one, he tolerated a lot of my stuff, meaning an iPad full of questions, a friend there to take notes, and I think my daughter was on the phone. She used to be a physician assistant for an orthopedic surgeon, right?
So he had all these women to deal with, and Dr. Harris was amazing. He literally tolerated and answered the questions of my friend, read my iPad questions, and answered them, talked to my daughter about the X-Rays, and showed her the X-Rays on the phone.
Dr. Harris was amazing, tolerant, and patient, and answered every question.
And I think I'm extra grateful because the doctor that I went to before him crushed my dreams.
And I'm young, 65, but that didn't impact Dr. Harris, whatsoever.
He restored my dreams, but he was also more than just a surgeon. It's his attitude. I had the support of Dr. Harris. I had the support of his staff. I had great physical therapy. I had medication to push through the pain. I had the tools I needed. I had the exercise equipment I needed.
Every time I get to the top of the mountain, the very first time, I just cry because I look out and I see my passion and I see my world, and that's what I love.”
San Antonio Orthopædic Specialists is a patient-focused practice utilizing advanced techniques to ensure optimal results. Our highly skilled surgeons, like Dr. Harris, are committed to providing the highest quality orthopedic services, including state-of-the-art hip replacement surgeries with tissue-sparing techniques designed to promote a faster recovery and improved mobility.
Dr. Harris and the team at SAOS want to help you get back to living your life, pain free.