Healing After Surgery: Where my focus is right now.

There’s a moment after surgery when everything gets very quiet. The rush is over, the to-do list fades, and what’s left is your body — asking, very clearly, for time, care, and attention. That’s where I am right now.  My happy place is always at the beach.

CANNON BEACH, OREGON

After having hardware removed from my leg and ankle three days ago, my focus has shifted in a way I didn’t expect. It’s no longer about doing more. It’s about supporting what my body already knows how to do: heal.

This season has reminded me that healing isn’t passive. It’s something we participate in, gently, every single day.

Healing Is Built, Not Rushed

We live in a culture that celebrates speed — fast results, fast recovery, fast progress. But the body doesn’t operate on a clock. It operates on signals: nutrients, rest, movement, hydration, and nervous system safety.

Right now, my days look simpler than usual. Early nights instead of late projects. These aren’t limitations — they’re investments. I’m choosing to believe that what I do in these quiet weeks will shape how strong, mobile, and resilient I feel months from now.

My Healing Priorities

I’ve been keeping my focus on a few non-negotiables. Nothing extreme. Nothing complicated. Just steady, consistent support, starting each morning spending quiet time with God. And, I could not do any of this without the love and support of my husband, Rawlen.

1. Protein First

Every meal starts with protein. Not for aesthetics or trends — but because tissue repair, muscle preservation, and recovery all depend on it.

2. Collagen + Vitamin C

This has become a small daily ritual. A warm drink with collagen and a squeeze of citrus, taken slowly.

Collagen supports the connective tissues — the quiet framework that holds everything together — and vitamin C helps the body actually use it. It’s a reminder that healing often happens at the smallest, least visible level first.

3. Gentle Movement

Not workouts. Not goals. Just movement that tells my nervous system, “You’re safe to move again.”

Ankle circles. Short walks between rooms in my home. Right now each step feels like a loud conversation between patience and progress.

4. Minerals, Hydration, and Rest

Water, a little extra salt, magnesium at night, and trying to get to bed earlier has become part of my rhythm. Recovery isn’t just about what we eat — it’s about how deeply we let ourselves rest. I have a great deal of difficulty with that one.

The Bigger Picture

During this slower season, healing and creating began to intertwine in ways I didn’t expect. As I paid closer attention to how my own body was responding to food, I found myself developing new blends in my head focusing on simple flavor combinations focusing on anti-inflammatory ingredients and ease of use in the everyday kitchen. The goal wasn’t complexity — it was comfort, clarity, and nourishment that felt accessible, even on the tired or tender days.

What started as a personal way to support my own recovery has quietly grown into something I’m preparing to share — blends and kitchen rituals designed to make caring for your body feel just a little more natural, and a little less like work. I am very excited to share these blends with you in the next few weeks.

Letting Healing Be the Goal

I don’t have a finish line for this season. No countdown. No pressure. My only goal is this:

To come out the other side stronger, steadier, and more connected to what my body actually needs — not what the world tells me I should rush back to.

If you’re in your own season of recovery — from surgery, illness, burnout, or just a very full life — I hope this is a small reminder that slowing down is not falling behind. It’s often how we move forward with more strength than before.

A Gentle Disclaimer

This post reflects my personal experience and perspective. It is for educational and inspirational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider regarding your own recovery, nutrition, and supplementation, especially following surgery or medical procedures.