
Protein to Boost Surgery Recovery and 5 Simple Ways to Get More of It
05/29/24 • 17 min
Can prioritizing protein support your explant surgery recovery? Uncover this and more as I guide you through the essential role of protein in surgery preparation and healing in this episode of Empowered Explant. To help you feel confident on your healing journey, I explain the science behind protein's critical contributions to wound healing, immune support, and hormone regulation. You'll learn practical tips to consume a sufficient intake of high-quality protein from diverse sources, including plant-based options.
Feeling empowered through knowledge is a game-changer in your recovery. Explore actionable steps to take charge of your health, from maintaining a balanced diet to understanding how dietary choices impact your healing. For those seeking additional support, I encourage reaching out via my website or email.
Don't forget to share these valuable tips with other breasties in explant groups and communities! Let’s help each other explant strong and recover fast!
Links and resources:
- Explant Surgery Protein Planner
protein.empoweredexplant.com - Healing Super Smoothies Guide
smoothies.empoweredexplant.com - Empowered Explant Website Resources
www.empoweredexplant.com/resources - For coaching and support before or after surgery, email me!
[email protected]
Scientific sources:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8970868/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12070399/#:~:text=Protein%20deficiency%20has%20been%20demonstrated,with%20a%20high%20protein%20diet.
https://myhealth.alberta.ca/Health/pages/conditions.aspx?hwid=abs1199&lang=en-ca#:~:text=for%20Wound%20Healing-,Overview,amount%20of%20protein%20you%20need.
Please help us be heard and raise awareness:
- Subscribe to the show
- Rate and review
- Share with your friends
Let's connect!
Join the Empowered Explant Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredexplant
Connect with Darnah on Instagram: @darnahmercieca
Interviews and sponsorships email: [email protected]
Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/ilya-kuznetsov/anticipation
Disclaimer: This podcast does not constitute medical or mental health advice. Darnah is not a medical practitioner. She shares from personal experience, research, and conversations with other people. If you are experiencing symptoms, pain, post-surgery complications, or mental health concerns, please seek care from your medical provider or surgeon.
Can prioritizing protein support your explant surgery recovery? Uncover this and more as I guide you through the essential role of protein in surgery preparation and healing in this episode of Empowered Explant. To help you feel confident on your healing journey, I explain the science behind protein's critical contributions to wound healing, immune support, and hormone regulation. You'll learn practical tips to consume a sufficient intake of high-quality protein from diverse sources, including plant-based options.
Feeling empowered through knowledge is a game-changer in your recovery. Explore actionable steps to take charge of your health, from maintaining a balanced diet to understanding how dietary choices impact your healing. For those seeking additional support, I encourage reaching out via my website or email.
Don't forget to share these valuable tips with other breasties in explant groups and communities! Let’s help each other explant strong and recover fast!
Links and resources:
- Explant Surgery Protein Planner
protein.empoweredexplant.com - Healing Super Smoothies Guide
smoothies.empoweredexplant.com - Empowered Explant Website Resources
www.empoweredexplant.com/resources - For coaching and support before or after surgery, email me!
[email protected]
Scientific sources:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8970868/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12070399/#:~:text=Protein%20deficiency%20has%20been%20demonstrated,with%20a%20high%20protein%20diet.
https://myhealth.alberta.ca/Health/pages/conditions.aspx?hwid=abs1199&lang=en-ca#:~:text=for%20Wound%20Healing-,Overview,amount%20of%20protein%20you%20need.
Please help us be heard and raise awareness:
- Subscribe to the show
- Rate and review
- Share with your friends
Let's connect!
Join the Empowered Explant Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredexplant
Connect with Darnah on Instagram: @darnahmercieca
Interviews and sponsorships email: [email protected]
Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/ilya-kuznetsov/anticipation
Disclaimer: This podcast does not constitute medical or mental health advice. Darnah is not a medical practitioner. She shares from personal experience, research, and conversations with other people. If you are experiencing symptoms, pain, post-surgery complications, or mental health concerns, please seek care from your medical provider or surgeon.
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3 Lessons to Build Unshakable Confidence After Explant Surgery
Today we're diving deep into the transformative power of self-love and cultivating confidence after explant surgery (or any stage of life!)
In this episode:
- Personal Update: I share my joy about a beautiful new relationship that blossomed post-explant surgery, symbolizing my journey into authentic self-confidence.
- Connection Between Self-Image and Relationships: Reflecting on past challenges and how they shaped my expectations and self-worth.
- Key Insights from Mel Robbins: Drawing powerful lessons from Mel Robbins' podcast on building real confidence and how they resonate with my personal and professional growth.
- The Journey of Self-Acceptance: Exploring the fears many women face about their bodies post-explant and how to embrace imperfection with love.
- Transforming Self-Perception: Practical steps to foster self-love and reject external validation, reshaping how we perceive and react to our own bodies.
- Empowerment Through Action: Emphasizing the importance of proactive steps in building a self-image that radiates confidence and attracts genuine affection.
Your Action Steps:
- Listen to this episode on the Mel Robbins podcast: “How to Build Real Confidence: 7 Truths to Unlock Your Authentic Self"
- Take loving action for yourself this week! Commit to doing one action repeatedly every day this week and see how you feel!
- Listen to this powerful song that inspires confidence and self-love through spirituality and a higher power.
https://youtu.be/wcDgUIy-lJY?si=KLVOsYs3eg7ttTUv
Don’t forget to text me for accountability or to tell me how this song or episode inspired you today! Click the “text me” link at the top of the show notes.
If you find this episode impactful, please share it with someone who might benefit from these insights. Together, we can spread the message of empowerment and self-acceptance far and wide.
Stay empowered and remember, true confidence comes from within!
Links and resources:
- Empowered Explant Website Resources
www.empoweredexplant.com/resources - For coaching and support before or after surgery, email me!
[email protected]
Please help us be heard and raise awareness:
- Subscribe to the show
- Rate and review
- Share with your friends
Let's connect!
Join the Empowered Explant Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredexplant
Connect with Darnah on Instagram: @darnahmercieca
Interviews and sponsorships email: [email protected]
Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/ilya-kuznetsov/anticipation
Disclaimer: This podcast does not constitute medical or mental health advice. Darnah is not a medical practitioner. She shares from personal experience, research, and conversations with other people. If you are experiencing symptoms, pain, post-surgery complications, or mental health concerns, please seek care from your medical provider or surgeon.
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What "fluffing" really means + 7 ways you can help your breasts heal after explant surgery!
Curious about the mysterious term "fluffing" after breast explant surgery? Listen in to gain a medically-informed understanding of this often misunderstood concept. Hear firsthand insights from Dr. Dev, an expert explant surgeon, who clarifies this phenomenon and helps set realistic expectations for your explant journey.
I also share essential recovery strategies to optimize your breast healing and “fluffing” process. By the end of this episode, you'll have a comprehensive toolkit to help enhance your outcome. Don't forget to join our community and help us spread awareness by subscribing and sharing this episode! Much love!
Links and resources:
- Get my Healing Breast Massage Oil
oil.expoweredexplant.com - Healing Super Smoothies Guide
smoothies.empoweredexplant.com - Stemregen Stem Cell Enhancement Supplement
https://www.stemregen.co/products/stemregen/?afmc=EMPOWERED
15% off your first order with code EMPOWERED - Sauna Space Infrared Light Therapy
https://sauna.space/empoweredexplant
5% off your first order with code EMPOWERED - Ultima Replenisher Electrolytes
Their website: https://bit.ly/3nf8ELE
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3VBsTWn - Queen of the Thrones Castor Oil Packs
https://shop.queenofthethrones.com/darnahmercieca
10% off your first order with code DARNAHMERCIECA10 - Empowered Explant Website Resources
www.empoweredexplant.com/resources - For coaching and support before or after surgery, email me!
[email protected] - Healthline Breast Shape Article
https://www.healthline.com/health/breast-shapes
Please help us be heard and raise awareness:
- Subscribe to the show
- Rate and review
- Share with your friends
Let's connect!
Join the Empowered Explant Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredexplant
Connect with Darnah on Instagram: @darnahmercieca
Interviews and sponsorships email: [email protected]
Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/ilya-kuznetsov/anticipation
Disclaimer: This podcast does not constitute medical or mental health advice. Darnah is not a medical practitioner. She shares from personal experience, research, and conversations with other people. If you are experiencing symptoms, pain, post-surgery complications, or mental health concerns, please seek care from your medical provider or surgeon.
Empowered Explant - Protein to Boost Surgery Recovery and 5 Simple Ways to Get More of It
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This is Empowered Explant the podcast helping women ditch their breast implants with confidence . I'm Darnah Mercieca , board certified health and wellness coach and explant warrior . Today we're diving into a topic that's super important for anyone preparing for or recovering from surgery protein
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