Surgery Recovery

In this first-person account, author Eric Douglas examines his own recovery from open-heart surgery and the road back to health and fitness as a Heart Survivor. In January 2016, Douglas failed a stress test and ultimately had quintuple bypass surgery. Looking back over the previous year, he recognized many times that he denied symptoms and ignored the possibility that his heart was in trouble. Following the surgery, Douglas made two promises: to be as public as he could about his own recovery process so others could learn from it; and to get back in shape so he could return to scuba diving....

Congratulations! You are planning or have just had plastic surgery to improve your appearance. Isn’t it frustrating that before you can begin to enjoy your new face or body, you have to spend days or weeks feeling swollen and bruised? Board Certified Plastic Surgeons in San Diego, across southern California, and in Tijuana, Mexico refer their clients to me to reduce the heavy, tight feeling that post-operative swelling can bring. Even if you’re not my client, you can still benefit from this advice. In the Plastic Surgery Recovery Handbook, I share my top tips picked up from my training ...

In this neuroscience-based, faith-infused, and immensely practical guide, Dr. W. Lee Warren, a practicing neurosurgeon, trauma survivor, and award-winning writer, reveals how to take control of your own mental, emotional, and physical healing by reordering your mind to change your brain—resulting in a radically transformed life that is healthier, happier, and more hopeful.

Are you or someone you know thinking about having shoulder surgery? Are you at the end of your rope trying to figure out how you are supposed to manage during the long months of recovery? Here's great news! This book is chock-full of tips and strategies to help you navigate through all the different phases of recovery. You'll learn everything from where to sleep to how to dress yourself with only one hand without falling over! Learn how to work smarter, not harder, during your own unique recovery.

A set of powerful experiences to achieve the maximum benefit and a speedy recovery from surgery through conditioning your mind and body. Techniques in this program have been shown to speed up post surgery healing by up to 25 percent! Use before and after surgery to reduce swelling, pain, bleeding, infection, and the side effects of anesthesia.

Most people considering gastric bypass have already read information on how the surgery is performed and the implications of this life saving procedure. This book is different because it is a first hand, true account of the author's experience with Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB)/RNY surgery and the struggles that followed in the next year. This book details the physical and mental challenges and benefits of the surgery with real-life, straightforward information that cannot be found in a medical journal. The journey she explores includes preparing for surgery, her gastric bypass surgery ...

“No one told me the truth about those first nights after surgery.” This book does. Lying awake replaying every horror story you’ve heard about hip or knee replacement? Wondering how bad the pain will really be, how long you’ll need help in the bathroom, or if you’ll ever walk “normally” again? Afraid of being a burden to your spouse or kids—but just as afraid of going into this without a real roadmap? Most people go into joint replacement with a stack of cold hospital brochures and a head full of fear. Friends either brag about miracle recoveries (“I was fine in two weeks!...

Get a patient's perspective on eyelift surgery. Your surgeon will cover the technical aspects of the surgery, but only another patient's first-hand account can prepare you for what to expect day-to-day. "Eyelift surgery and recovery diary" covers both drooping eye (ptosis) correction and regular eyelift surgery. Would you be able to work the day after the surgery? Would you get black eyes? When would you be comfortable going out in public? What items do you need to buy to aid the recovery? Learn what to expect after the surgery and see the healing process through daily photos. Kady Dash ...

Acclaimed actor Jeremy Renner narrates his gripping and inspiring story of a near-fatal accident and what he learned about inner strength, endurance and hope as he overcame insurmountable odds to recover, one breath at a time. This program includes a note written and read by his daughter, Ava...

Are you considering Breast Reduction Surgery? Read this book first! This is essential reading before you have breast reduction surgery. If you’ve been lugging around big boobs for a while, you may have considered having breast reduction surgery. This book with guide you through the whole experience of breast reduction surgery from choosing a surgeon, to the day of surgery, and how to optimize your recovery. Here's what you will learn in this book: Part 1: Understanding Breast Reduction - An Introduction to Breast Reduction - Benefits of Breast Reduction Surgery - Risks of Breast Reduction...

Discover how to harness your body’s innate healing mechanisms to recover faster and more completely from virtually any condition, from common colds to chronic disease, by the author of Be Fruitful and cohost of the Body of Wonder podcast, and in collaboration with the AARP. What if your body...

Imagine only seeing a single number. Everywhere you look, all you can see is eight. You can’t spell your name. You can only draw a circle. You can’t add two plus three. This was Nathalie Jacob’s life after an invasive brain surgery. Nathalie hadn’t realized anything was wrong. She held a high-level job as a marketing executive and was discussing beginning a family with her husband when the doctors gave her the bad news. She had an intraventricular meningioma. She would need brain surgery. In the aftermath of the operation, Nathalie experienced everything like a small child. She had ...

In the winter of 2024, the author was diagnosed with significant blockages in four arteries. The lesions were too long to allow stenting, so he was told open heart surgery was necessary. He began reading about the procedure and the recovery but soon discovered that most of the information about long-term recovery involved statistical studies of those who had lived (and died) following the surgery, but nothing from a personal, human perspective. Seven months after his surgery, he began writing about his recovery from a layman’s point of view, thinking it might help others. This book also ...

Dr. John Sarno’s Mind-Body Breakthrough: Healing Back Pain for Good Chronic back pain is often treated as a structural problem. Discs, posture, degeneration, and biomechanics take center stage. Yet for millions of people, scans show little that explains the pain, and treatments fail to deliver lasting relief. In “Dr. John Sarno’s Mind-Body Breakthrough: Healing Back Pain for Good,” a different explanation emerges. Drawing on the pioneering work of Dr. John Sarno, this book explains how chronic back pain is frequently driven by the brain’s response to emotional stress, not physical...

Are You Considering Plastic Surgery, But Don't Know Where to Start? Not Sure About What Type of Procedure is Best For You? Ultimate Guide to Plastic Surgery is a comprehensive, beginner-friendly, easy-to-read guide to plastic surgery that includes everything you need to know about cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery procedures available for men and women - including breast augmentation, facelifts, liposuction, hair transplants, penis enhancement, and more. With well-organized, detailed, and easy-to-read chapters that break down the pros and cons, contraindications, typical costs, ...

If you've recently had gallbladder removal surgery—or are preparing for it—this book is your essential companion on the road to recovery. Healing Without a Gallbladder: A Comprehensive Guide to Holistic Recovery offers a clear, step-by-step approach to help you navigate life after gallbladder removal with practical advice, expert tips, and proven strategies for supporting your digestive health. This comprehensive guide delves into everything you need to know to thrive without your gallbladder. From dietary adjustments and nutrient-dense meal plans to essential supplements and lifestyle ...

The Big Sick meets Dad is Fat in this funny and heartfelt New York Times bestselling memoir from writer, director, wife, and mother, Jeannie Gaffigan, as she reflects on the life-changing impact of her battle with a pear-sized brain tumor. In 2017, Jeannie's life came to a crashing halt when she...

HGTV star real estate investor Tarek El Moussa reveals how the grounding principles that make him such a successful house flipper are also applicable to improving our personal lives. With over a decade of experience, flipping close to 1,000 properties, selling over 1,000 houses, and owning...

Written by a board-certified anesthesiologist with 15+ years of experience, Getting Ready for My Tonsil Surgery is an audiobook that helps your little one understand everything about their tonsils and what to expect from their surgery and recovery.

Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) or Coronary Artery Disease or Ischaemic Heart Disease is now proving to be one of the leading causes of death in the world. The main cause of this disease is the deposition of cholesterol and fat in the inner smooth lining of the blood vessels (Coronary arteries ) supplying blood to the heart resulting in their blockages and obstruction to blood through them. This book is based on a Ph.D. thesis on "Effect of Relaxation, Meditation, and Visualization on Coronary Heart Disease Patients". These methods were very effective on Coronoray Heart Patients who followed ...