Back when I was still walking around on my bone-on-bone knee, I noticed something strange. Every time someone at work would ask, “How’s your knee?” and I answered, “It hurts,”… it got worse.

I know that sounds weird. I’m not saying I made it up or was pretending. The pain was real. But the moment I gave it voice? It almost felt like it doubled.

Eventually, I stopped saying “it hurts.”

Instead, I’d say, “I’m actually really looking forward to having it replaced.”

And my friends thought I was lying.

They’d laugh and roll their eyes like, “Sure you are.”

But I wasn’t lying. I was practicing. Because every time I said how miserable I was, I felt worse. That language kept me stuck. So I flipped it. What if I just tried something different? What if I aimed for a higher frequency?

Everything Carries Energy (Yes, Even You)

Here’s the thing I learned—before surgery even happened. Every word you speak, every emotion you sit in, every belief you hold… it all carries a frequency.

And energy responds to energy.

You, me, your dog, the oregano plant on your windowsill—we all carry energy. It’s measurable. It’s real. And it’s always in motion. Even stuff that doesn’t seem “alive,” like a rock or your metal knee implant, still holds energy at the atomic level.

But living energy? That stuff shifts. That’s where it gets powerful—because your body responds to the energy of your thoughts and feelings. Literally.

The Oregano Analogy

Think of oregano. Fresh vs dried.

I’ve had both next to each other—and the difference is wild. The plant smells alive, potent, and bright. The dried stuff? It’s still oregano… just muted. The life force is still there, but it needs more to do the same work.

We’re the same way.

When you’re lit up with gratitude or hope or faith, your energy feels vibrant. But when you’re drained, discouraged or hurting, your energy dries out. That doesn’t mean it’s gone—it just needs rehydrating.

Pain Lowers Your Frequency—But You’re Not Powerless

Pain is dense. It slows your vibration. You feel heavy. Foggy. Exhausted.

But here’s what I want you to know: pain is feedback, not a death sentence. It’s your body saying, “Hey, I need your attention here.”

And the second you bring compassion into that space—like saying, “I’m safe. I’m healing. I’m grateful for this body”—you start raising your frequency again. You bring light into the density. That’s where healing starts.

Real Life: Shifting Energy Mid-Recovery

Not every day was sunshine and smooth steps. On the half-recovery days—the ones where everything felt dry and off—I’d grab a favorite movie, or go sit outside. Something simple, something soothing. That’s how I rehydrated my energy.

One day in PT, I was in real pain. I wanted to leave. But instead of spiraling, I focused on the person I was talking to. Just that little shift pulled me up a notch. From “this hurts” to “I’m here and I can handle it.”

Even one notch higher makes a difference.

The Yetter Getter Way

This mindset—refusing to see things only through the lens of pain—it saved me. It still does.

Inside the Knee Replacement Hub, I’ve got audios, videos, worksheets and faith-based tools that walk you through this exact work. You don’t have to be perfect. You just need a place to start.

If this energy stuff feels out of reach right now, that’s okay too. Let it land. Let it sit. If it helps, use it. If not, come back when you’re ready. No pressure. Just options.

Want More Mindset-Driven Recovery?

Listen to the full episode of the Yetter Getter Podcast 


And if you’re ready for more faith-filled, energy-aware recovery tools, come join us inside the Hub.


You’re not alone in this. Let’s raise your frequency—one belief, one breath, one brave moment at a time.

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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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