@drkerbel
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@drkerbel After thousands of hip and knee replacements, I’ve learned there are five harsh truths that people have a hard time hearing…but they’re critical if you want an amazing result. These might sting a little. But I promise, they come from a place of wanting you to succeed. 1️⃣ Losing weight before surgery is all about your diet. Yes, it’s hard when your body hurts and you can’t be active. But the truth is, weight loss is almost entirely about nutrition. Even if you can barely walk, you can still control what you eat. 2️⃣ Movement is medicine. So many people believe their arthritis came from being too active. But the reality is, most people who develop arthritis get it from not moving enough. Our joints and cartilage stay healthy through load and circulation. If you want to feel better (before and after surgery), you’ve got to move every day. 3️⃣ Surgery is just one hour in a journey of thousands. That single hour in the OR is only the start of your recovery…what happens in the months that follow HUGELY determines your outcome. Your surgeon can replace your joint, but only you can rebuild your body through exercise, mindset, sleep, nutrition, and positivity. Those things make or break recovery just as much as the scalpel. 4️⃣ You control more of your outcome than you realize. The people who recover the best believe they’re in charge of their results and create a reality that guarantees success. They don’t blame circumstances. They focus on what they can control: their attitude, their effort, and their environment. That internal locus of control is one of the strongest predictors of success in surgery, and life. 5️⃣ Stop comparing yourself to others. This one’s big. Comparison steals joy and blinds you to your progress. Be proud of yourself for every step forward, no matter how small! If you take these truths to heart (and act on them), your recovery will transform your life in ways you never imagined!
