SurgeryRecoveryJourney

No One Tells You This About YOUR Knee Replacement (That You’re Probably Feeling Right Now)

You want to stay positive. You want to trust the process. But some days, the stillness gets loud.

Surrender sounds nice — until you’re forced into it. Until everything feels slow and uncertain and you’re left asking God why this is taking so long.

But somewhere in the middle of the waiting, something deeper starts to settle. That maybe you’re not doing this alone 



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How to Handle Holiday FOMO During Knee Replacement Recovery

How to Handle Holiday FOMO During Knee Replacement Recovery
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.

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FROM STIFF TO STRONG: My Secret Weapon for Easing Post-Knee Replacement Tightness

If you’ve ha d a knee replacement, you know the struggle is real when it comes to leg tightness. That stiff, cranky feeling? It’s not just in your head. I see so many people mention calf pain and IT band tightness after surgery, and let me tell you—I was right there with you.

My secret weapon? A massage gun.

But before you start going to town on your leg like a jackhammer, let’s talk about how to use it the right way. Done correctly, it can be a game-changer for tight muscles. Done wrong?




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Surprising Nutrition Tip for Knee Replacement Recovery: 400 Extra Calories!

Surprising Nutrition Tip for Knee Replacement Recovery: 400 Extra Calories!
If you've recently had knee replacement surgery (or are preparing for one), there’s one important piece of advice you may not hear often: your body needs 400 extra calories a day post-op! When my physical therapist told me this, I was honestly surprised—but it makes perfect sense. During recovery, your body works hard...
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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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