Episode Details

In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain (and maybe the hospital gown) on something I rarely go into detail about... my long, complicated, sometimes comical history with fourteen surgeries. Yep, 14. From having a tumor removed at age three, to getting breast implants (and later explanting them), to a full-on spinal disc replacement… it's been a journey!

Spoiler alert: almost all roads lead back to my back. Whether it was compensating during workouts, posture shifts from surgery scar tissue, or the ripple effects of certain cosmetic procedures, neurological issues and more… my spine has carried the load... literally and metaphorically... for decades.

I open up about:

• Why I got each surgery (the real reasons, not just the Instagram explanation)

• What I regret, what I don't, and what I really want women in midlife to know before going under the knife

• How I finally ended up needing my L5-S1 disc replaced (ouch… and also, wow)

• The things that are ACTUALLY helping me recover like red light, peptides, compression, hydration, and walking (even when it feels like dragging a noodle-leg down the street)

If you're navigating surgery, chronic pain, or even just frustrated that your body feels like it's falling apart faster than your favorite jeans... this episode is for you.

Want the full list of what I'm using in recovery? Grab my free Surgery Recovery & Healing Guide [insert link here]

And come hang with me on Instagram @nataliejillfit where I'm sharing the good, the bad, and the bloated (yep, that too).

Episode Links:

Surgical Recovery Guide with all things mentioned in the show

GetRapidRecovery.com

The REDLIGHT I am using daily :https://get.sunlighten.com/nataliered

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