Learn how to effectively heal mentally and physically after surgery with tips and tools from real-life survivors from sticking to physio and empowering your recovery mindset
Introduction Meet Charlotte Ryan—better known online as @justcharlieryan—a woman who has turned one of life’s messiest, most traumatic health battles into a story of grit, humour, and undeniable strength. In this powerful and unfiltered account, Charlotte takes us through the wild rollercoaster of her IBD journey, from being misdiagnosed and brushed off by the […]
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It’s my birthday—and instead of sharing cake, I’m sharing my hip dysplasia to healing journey Because honestly? This year, I looked in the mirror and thought: “Damn. I survived all that. I’m still here. I’m my own f**ing hero.” So today, I’m telling my story. The raw version. No sugarcoating, no filters—just real talk about
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When you think “double hip replacement,” you probably don’t picture a 30-something mom who can out-squat you and still cracks a Zorro joke about her surgery scar. But that’s exactly who Vanja Medlin is. Known online as @bionic_hips_fitness, Vanja’s journey is one of resilience, humour, and raw honesty. From surviving war as a child to
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Meet Rachel Carthy—known online as @ibdjourney—a fierce, funny, and refreshingly honest woman who’s walked the rollercoaster path of Crohn’s disease, multiple surgeries to living with a stoma. In this raw and real account, Rachel opens up about everything from her teenage diagnosis and brutal flare-ups, to navigating double stomas, permanent surgery, and becoming a mum
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Meet Katie — a fierce and fabulous 24-year-old from Selkirk, a small town in the Scottish Borders with a big heart and even bigger resilience. In 2024, Katie underwent life-changing surgery that left her with a urostomy and a set of scars she never asked for — but has since learned to see with pride.
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Scars are more than just physical marks – they represent a journey of healing, resilience, and transformation. Whatever the medical procedure, these scars can carry deep emotional significance. While they are a natural part of the body’s recovery process, many women have concerns about how their scars will heal, how to care for them, and
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Having anxiety before surgery is completely natural—after all, it’s not something anyone looks forward to! Regardless of how many times you’ve experienced it, it rarely becomes any easier. As a child, my parents would avoid telling me about an upcoming surgery until the night before. Even though this was the last possible moment, it
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You’ll likely have an appointment after surgery a few weeks later to check on your progress. While it may not be the most exciting date on your calendar, this visit plays a vital role in your recovery journey. With the right mindset, you can transform this experience from one filled with anxiety into an empowering
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Physiotherapy is a common part of the physical healing process of your injury or medical procedure. Although the benefits of practicing your physiotherapy exercises are clear, it is not always easy to keep doing them. One reason for struggling to do your physio may be related to the mental effects of medical trauma. In 23
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