Pearls of Wisdom
The official blog of Pearl Recovery Retreat and Wellness
5 Tips to Heal Successfully After Bariatric Surgery
It is incredibly important to understand the necessary steps needed to heal successfully after bariatric surgery – here are 5 tips to promote recovery. Bariatric surgery, often called weight-loss surgery, is a safe and effective treatment for obesity. There are various types of bariatric surgery. Bariatric surgery recovery can be somewhat difficult, so it’s important […]
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Orthopedic Surgery: 4 Tips for Faster Healing and Recovery
Preparing for surgery is essential to ensuring a quick and positive recovery journey. These four tips can help improve healing and recovery after orthopedic surgery. Any surgery is scary – even the most benign and routine surgery carries risk and can be distressing to the patient, even if it seems simple and harmless to the […]
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What to Expect During Hip Surgery Recovery
Hip surgery recovery will differ based on the procedure done and it’s important to know what to expect during the recovery process. Hip surgery is a major surgery that takes some time to recover from. There are different types of hip replacement surgery, and your recovery will vary a bit based on which type you […]
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What Is Body Contouring? Here’s What You Need to Know
Roughly 637,000 body sculpting surgeries are performed each year – but what is body contouring? In this guide, we’ll discuss what these procedures look like, what to expect afterwards, and how to heal properly. For people who are overweight or obese, weight loss is often recommended. For some, diet and exercise are enough to banish […]
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Depression After Surgery in Focus: Mental Health Awareness Month 2021
Many individuals experience depression after surgery. This Mental Health Awareness Month, we’ll discuss why this sometimes occurs and how it can be avoided. Many people feel anxiety as they approach their surgical date. The reasons for this are many: You might be worried about the surgery itself, the pain you’ll feel after recovery, how your […]
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Honoring Nurses Week in 2021 and Beyond
This Nurses Week, join us in celebrating and honoring all of the incredible nurses in our lives. From May 6 to May 12, 2021, we at Pearl Recovery Retreat will be joining medical facilities, schools, and individuals around the world in honoring nurses during Nurses Week. We are honoring all types of nurses, from LPNs […]
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What to Expect After Knee Replacement Surgery: 3 Tips for Recovery Success
Planning for a successful surgery recovery can seem daunting but don’t fret! Here is what to expect after knee replacement surgery and three tips for a successful recovery. Knee replacement surgery can be scary, but it’s come a long way thanks to medical advancement in recent years, and it’s not as big of a challenge as […]
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Benefits of Hyperbaric Wound Care After Surgery
Hyperbaric wound care after surgery is an essential aspect of healing. Here are five benefits of hyperbaric oxygen therapy. After you’ve had surgery, you need to focus on recovery. Surgery is generally a solution used to fix something, so you may not think of it as leaving wounds. But of course, any time that something […]
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5 Tips to Speed Up Rhinoplasty Recovery Time
To better prepare for your surgery, here are five tips to speed up rhinoplasty recovery time and improve your post-op experience and healing process. Some patients might see rhinoplasty as a minor procedure. Others see it as major surgery. It depends on your own history with surgery and personal comfort level with surgical procedures. A […]
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