Up and About

Epizódok

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  What Am I Getting Myself Into? 04.08.2026 27p

  You’ve made the decision.The surgery is booked.Now comes a different question.What am I actually getting myself into?In this episode, I sit down with Derek Bobst, APRN, FNP, RNFA, a nurse practitioner and registered nurse first assistant who helps patients prepare for joint replacement surgery, assists in the operating room, and guides them through recovery afterward.We talk about what catches people by surprise after surgery, why preparing mentally is just as important as preparing physically, and what recovery actually looks like once you’re back home.If you’re preparing for a hip or knee replacement - or simply wondering what recovery is really like - I hope this conversation helps replace a little uncertainty with understanding.Because recovery doesn’t begin when you leave the operating room.In many ways, it starts long before that.
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  Will It Be Worth It? 04.08.2026 19p

  It’s one of the biggest - and most personal - questions people ask before hip or knee replacement surgery.In this first episode of Up and About, I share the story that started my own search to better understand recovery, and the four themes that kept surfacing after more than a year of reading research, listening to patient stories, and talking with surgeons, physical therapists, nurses, and caregivers.If you’re preparing for surgery, recovering from one, or supporting someone you love through it, I hope this conversation leaves you a little more hopeful, a little less fearful, and a lot more prepared for what’s ahead!Because recovery isn’t just about healing a joint.It’s about getting back to the life you love.00:00 "Ask me this question."00:34 Intro00:42 In this episode01:21 Meet Derek Bobst02:58 Preparing for Surgery05:21 Taking Ownership of Recovery07:22 Planning Your Recovery Timeline08:04 Questions Patients Ask Most10:39 The Question Derek Wishes Patients Asked14:08 What's Normal vs. What Needs Attention16:52 Practical Tips for Recovery at Home19:08 What Successful Recovery Looks Like20:58 The Importance of a Support System21:42 When Are You Really Recovered?22:40 Three Questions We Ask Every Guest24:52 Final Thoughts25:23 Here's What We Don't Want You to Miss26:43 Brought to You by Engivio
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  Trailer 16.06.2026 1p

  Why do some people look back on surgery and say, “That wasn’t nearly as bad as I expected,” while others feel overwhelmed, frustrated, or completely unprepared for recovery?That’s the question behind Up and About.Through conversations with patients, loved ones, and healthcare professionals, host Ranessa Santos explores what recovery really looks like - the surprises, setbacks, small wins, and lessons people wish they’d known sooner.Because recovery isn’t just about walking again.It’s about getting back to the life you love.