In this episode, we break down the science and lived experience behind surgery recovery with chronic illness. From immune suppression and autoimmune responses to stress, inflammation, and emotional support, healing doesn’t look the same when your body is already working overtime.

We talk about:

• Why surgery is trauma to the body…even when it’s considered “minor”

• How chronic illness, autoimmune disease, and fatigue impact healing timelines

• The role of inflammation, immune dysfunction, and nervous system stress

• Why some people take longer to recover…and why that’s not a failure

• The emotional toll of comparing your healing to others

• How caregivers and support systems directly affect recovery outcomes

• What it means to trust your body’s timeline instead of rushing it

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