Focus Ridgeview Foundation
Spring | 2016
‘Bob is back in the groove’ after a double hip replacement
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ongtime Chanhassen resident Bob Midness cringes when he remembers the pain radiating through his entire body. “I couldn’t take it anymore,” he says. “I walked down the hall, at my home, practically tearing the paint off the walls with my fingertips.” Thankfully that slow, painful walk down the hall ultimately led him to Donald Somers, MD, Lakeview Clinic, who said although Bob was in great shape, his hips weren’t and suggested he see an orthopedic surgeon.
recovery and rehabilitation together. This team approach to recovery takes place on a dedicated wing within the hospital and features specialized staff, comprehensive education, and a group exercise and therapy room. Bob applauded the program and most importantly, his positive experience and outcome.
Bob Midness experienced what “personal“ means at Ridgeview Medical Center. “For me, the little things were the big things. I’m grateful for the convenient golf cart rides from the parking lot and the humor and care from such a talented medical staff.
For this avid outdoorsmen, golfer and laterin-life dance enthusiast, news like this wasn’t easy to swallow.
In fact, he’s a Founder’s Society member, but until now, never felt the emotional impact of giving.
Bob’s dance partner, and wife of 50 years Sue, recognized their fox-trot was indeed missing some swing.
“Suddenly the support Sue and I shared along with other Ridgeview advocates over the years became relevant and we see the good it’s doing,” he says.
“I was limited in what I could do anymore,” Bob said. Luckily, his pain and agony turned into anything but defeat. Orthopedic surgeon Mark Friedland, MD, Twin Cities Orthopedics, offered Bob three choices to help put the swing back in his step: medication, injections or hip replacement surgery. Bob said the best choice for him was surgery. He quickly checked into Ridgeview’s Center for Joint Replacement. First, he underwent surgery for hip number one. Then, six months later, for hip number two. Patients, like Bob, who undergo hip or knee replacement surgery at Ridgeview, become part of a group that participates in
Bob believes that giving to Ridgeview is not about helping yourself, but rather helping ensure your neighbors have exceptional health care options close to home when they need it.
Bob Midness He said, “I felt immediate pain relief, and in just a few short weeks started walking and dancing with Sue again. I’m so happy.” This grateful husband, businessman, father of two and grandpa was humbled. For years, Bob supported Ridgeview in many ways.
Thanks to his Ridgeview experience, Bob reclaimed the active lifestyle he thought was behind him and is grateful to cha-cha, waltz and tango with no limitations.