Rest is What You Need

You have pain and restriction now, and you’re going to have it after the surgery too. But it’s going to be improving (unlike the degenerative arc we’ve been on) as LONG as we are committing and investing in positive outcomes. My biggest fear going into this was that the surgery was not going to solve all…

No, I’m not suggesting you do home surgery. Nor am I suggesting you ignore anything your MD, surgeon, nurse, PT or other medical professional guides you to do. Do what they tell you! But it will not serve you to follow blindly (ask questions if you don’t understand, or if you are thinking that you…

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…

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…