Patient Testimonials

During my 30 minute visit with him, I learned more about hip replacements than I had from my previous doctors. I even consulted one of my former doctors about having the procedure done at HSS and he was very glowing about HSS. He referred to HSS as the “NBA all-stars” of joint replacement surgery. So, in 2006, I decided to have both hips done, one at a time. The first one was done 2 weeks before Christmas, not a great time for surgery, but it was necessary. I stayed at HSS for 5 days and was able to come home 5 days before Christmas. My recovery was great, so great that I wanted to schedule my second replacement, but I was concerned it would interfere with my upcoming wedding plans. Dr. Nestor adjusted his surgical schedule so I could have my second surgery in early March so that I could be fully recovered for my May wedding.

The funny story to the second surgery is that Dr. Nestor recommended additional physical therapy in the weeks before the wedding, but it was not needed. So, on May 5, 2007, I was able to walk down to aisle for my wedding with no limping or joint pain. Many of my friends were shocked to see this as well as to hear that it was roughly 60 days ago that I had the second of two hip replacements. It has been five years since my surgery and my hips are 100% OK. I have no pain, I am not limping, and I can walk distances without stopping or pain. All of this has been possible because of the care and treatment by Dr. Nestor, his assistants (Denise and Geri), and the fine professionals at HSS.