It’s important to acknowledge the emotions you are experiencing and take actions to help you to feel your best again. Here are a few tips on looking after your emotions in the lead up to and during recovery from your surgery:
Get plenty of rest each night and opt for healthy foods that make you and your body feel good.
Feel prepared for your surgery by speaking with your surgeon beforehand. Keep a list of questions that you want to ask so that you can easily get the answers you need to put your mind at ease.
Try some relaxation techniques to put your mind at ease, such as listening to your favourite music, reading a book or deep breathing exercises.
It’s important to give yourself time to recover emotionally as well as physically after your knee or hip replacement, accept the stress that comes with any surgery and seek advice if you do find your emotions overwhelming.
As one of the top Orthopaedic Surgeons in Newcastle and the Hunter, Dr Stuart MacKenzie has helped many patients live pain-free and get moving again through robotic-assisted hip and knee replacement surgery.
