How to Handle Holiday FOMO During Knee Replacement Recovery
 Let me say this loud and clear:If you're healing or recovering from a knee replacement, you are not missing out. 

You are literally repairing your body for the future. You are exactly where you should be today. You are not behind, and there is absolutely nothing wrong with you.

I know it’s hard, especially during the holidays when everyone seems to be out at BBQs, fireworks shows, and get-togethers. But I want to remind you—this is the season to be the most mindful.

Holidays mean more movement, more people, and more pressure to “rally.” And while that might sound fun in theory, it’s also the fastest way to set yourself back physically and emotionally if you’re not careful.

I say this from experience.
That was the 
hardest lesson for me to learn in my own healing—especially after knee replacement—and the one that probably cost me the most pain-wise in the days following.

If you’re healing right now, here’s my loving advice:
Lean on the people who love you. They want to help.
Put that leg up.
Ice, ice baby.
And hydrate. Like, for real
 Water is your best friend right now.

It’s okay to sit things out. You’re not missing anything—you’re giving your body exactly what it needs. And that’s powerful.
You 
are doing it. You are healing.

If you need more encouragement like this, I’ve got you. Come join my free Facebook community, I Am Titanium. You’ll find others on this same journey who get it—and we’d love to support you.

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Healing is an adventure. And no matter what day it is—even on a holiday like the Fourth of July—you are exactly where you’re meant to be.

Sending love, prayers, and a reminder: your only job today is to heal. 🇺🇸💙🧊



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Meet Suzie Andrade

 
I was 41 when I was told that I needed a knee replacement and then likely my other knee would face the same fate.

stopped playing softball.
stopped walking just to walk. 
I stopped using stairs and curbs. (Yes, CURBS!)
stopped parking miles away from the store simply to get 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 not possible. The water’s edge was too far. It was that moment I decided enough.

I drew the proverbial line in the sand and made a decision to get it done. I was 43 years old. 

I was 45 for my left knee replacement and 46 (7 months later) for the right knee replacement, because I pushed the knee too long before replacing it.  I had my right knee replaced at 48.

I had no idea that in that pain I would find purpose. I am so grateful that each of the joints have way surpassed my expectations for recovery. Mostly because I knew they would. I had no doubt they would. 

I now share the Yetter Getter Mindset and the way I got through those recoveries in a thriving free community on Facebook.

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