Surgery Recovery

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

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Surgical Scars: Your Questions Answered

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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How to Reduce Anxiety Before Surgery: A Women’s Guide

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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Overcoming Fear Of Your First Hospital Appointment After Surgery

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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Overcome Mental Barriers To Physiotherapy

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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