Scar Minimization (advanced)

Imagine that  your best beloved will be having this operation. How might you make it wonderful for them? If they loved flowers or scents, you might arrange for those. Do they have favorite (health-promoting) foods?  You’d stock up.  But it’s you, so maybe you think you only deserve top ramen and energy bars.  Or maybe you’re waiting and hoping that…

How much of your life can you put on autopilot?  Can you set bills up for autopay? Think about all the chores you do in a week and who can do them for you.  Do whatever you can to create a block of time that is solely about your healing. I can tell you from experience…

When you travel, do you start laying out clothes and toiletries a week in advance, or throw a bunch of stuff into a bag at the last minute?  If you are in the latter camp, I suggest you get some assistance in building a list and making your way through it. You could think of…

This is a topic I know nearly nothing about (except that resurfacing does not involve replacing part of your bone with titanium). I just know that in my particular case, it wasn’t an option. But for some people, it’s all they need, apparently. Add it to your list of questions to ask your orthopedic surgeon. Here’s the…