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The Low-Down on Low Estrogen Levels and Inflammation

  • Dec 27, 2022 01:44 AM Central
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The Low-Down on Low Estrogen Levels and Inflammation
When your body has too little estrogen, it can lead to an increase in inflammation. This happens because without enough estrogen, your body is unable to produce enough of the hormone cortisol, which helps keep inflammation in check. 
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The Emotional Rollercoaster of a Total Knee Replacement

  • Nov 22, 2022 05:49 PM Central
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The Emotional Rollercoaster of a Total Knee Replacement
When I was first told that I needed a total knee replacement, I'll admit, I was in denial. I mean, I was only in my late 30s! How could this be happening to me?
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How to use box breathing for pain relief

  • Oct 30, 2022 11:12 PM Central
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How to use box breathing for pain relief
There are a few reasons why box breathing is effective in reducing pain. First, the act….
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The New Knee: Why Your Leg Feels So Tight Post-Total Knee Replacement

  • Oct 25, 2022 04:03 PM Central
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If you're feeling tightness in your leg after total knee replacement surgery, don't worry—it's normal! The tightness is caused by...
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Pain Science: Your Body's Built-in Pain Prevention System

  • Oct 24, 2022 04:51 PM Central
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Pain Science: Your Body's Built-in Pain Prevention System
If you're recovering from a total knee replacement, this can also be what is stopping you from doing things that you know once caused pain prior to replacement.
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Hey there, friend—Welcome to the blog!

I’m Suzie Andrade, your Knee Replacement BFF, and I’m so glad you made it here 🤍

This space? It’s your go-to corner of the internet for real talk, practical tools, and a whole lotta heart when it comes to knee replacement. I’ll walk you through the prep, the post-op, the “is-this-normal?” 🙈 moments—and everything in between—with faith, mindset, and a sprinkle of natural wellness.

You’ll find tips for healing your whole body (and spirit), navigating surgery like a boss, and living fully—even if you’re icing your knee while doing it.
Whether you're just starting to explore surgery or deep in the recovery trenches, you're not alone. We're in this together—let’s get the YET.

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Recent Posts

Knee Replacement Surgery Is a Week Away? Here’s How to Flip the Script on Anxiety
Knee Replacement Recovery and Faith: Why Scripture Matters on Hard Days
Knee Replacement Fear Is Real — And How to Move Through It
The Only Real Prerequisite for a Successful Knee Replacement
Is My Knee Replacement Failing? What I Learned 3 Years Post-Replacement
No One Tells You This About YOUR Knee Replacement (That You’re Probably Feeling Right Now)
Feeling Set Back After Knee Replacement? The Truth About Recovery Layers
How to Handle Holiday FOMO During Knee Replacement Recovery
Planning Your Knee Replacement? This Is What Most People Skip
📝 GROUNDHOG DAY AND KNEE REPLACEMENT RECOVERY: WHY IT’S NOT WHAT IT SEEMS




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Meet Suzie Andrade

 
I was 41 when I was told I needed a knee replacement and that my other knee would likely follow.

I stopped playing softball.
I stopped walking just to walk.
I stopped using stairs and curbs (yes, even curbs!).
I stopped parking far from the store just to get in extra steps.

One day, I was on the beach, walking through sand and cursing every painful step. I wanted to walk to the water, but it was too far. That day I drew the proverbial line in the sand and decided enough was enough.

I had my left knee replaced at 45, my right hip at 46, and my right knee at 48.

I had no idea that in that pain I would find my purpose. Each of those surgeries taught me something deeper about resilience, strength and courage—and how faithfilled we really are when we keep moving forward.

But I also learned something else: there are huge gaps in the knee replacement adventure. There are things your doctor or physical therapist don’t tell you—because they’ve never lived it. I have. And I know what it takes to build resilience, find courage, and walk faithfilled through the hardest moments.

That’s why I created the Yetter Getter Mindset and why I show up every day as your Holistic Knee Replacement Coach. You don’t have to walk this road alone any longer.

It’s where you belong..  I Am Titanium

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