How to prepare for surgery – and recover well afterwards

Facing surgery? Liz explains how the weeks beforehand can be an opportunity for ‘pre-habilitation’ – building strength and optimising nutrition, getting plenty of sleep and checking for underlying health conditions. She also shares tips for preparing your home, supporting recovery with supplements and knowing when to accept help.

Plus: Dealing with female hair loss, considerations for varicose vein treatment, painful periods on HRT and advice for a mysterious recurrent skin condition.

Also in this episode:

• What causes varicose veins and treatment advice
• How to best prepare your body for surgery
• Why female hair loss occurs and how to help
• What might be causing painful periods on HRT
• Supplements that might aid recovery after an operation
• Explaining oestrogen dominance
• Why do I keep getting skin flare-ups?

Links in this episode:

• More on the NHS teledermatology referral service
• My Skin Doctor
• Skindoc
• Instaderm dermatology consultations
• Uk Vein Clinic
• Details for consultant vascular surgeon Mr Ediri Sideso
• Read Menopause and hair loss – what you need to know
• Hair Gain products for hair loss – save 25%
• Follow Katie Brindle on Instagram
• Protein powder
• ARTAH Essential Creatine – save 25%
• BioCare Curcumin Turmeric Complex – save 15%
• Omega-3

Get in touch with a question for Liz:

• Email: [email protected]
• WhatsApp: 07518 471 846

More from Liz:

• How To Age
• A Better Second Half
• Follow Liz on Instagram
• Follow Liz Earle Wellbeing on Instagram

Host: Liz Earle

Producer: Lynnike Swerts (Fresh Air Production)

Content Writer: Lucy Parley

Head of Brand: Ellie Smith

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