When you find out you need surgery, there are always questions. Here are some common ones: How will I be able to get out of bed? Is this normal? Did I mess up my surgery? When can I move my leg? Is this exercise safe for me? Should I be doing more? You get the picture. Anxieties tend to creep up because this is brand new territory.
I can help ease this process and fill in the gaps, teaching you ways to make recovery easier and smoother. As an experienced physical therapist and movement specialist, I understand the post operative precautions, protocols, and what is safe and normal for your body throughout the different stages of healing. Whether it is before or after surgery, I am available to help ease your concerns, provide strategies and support to help your recovery journey.
Welcome to Post op Doula!
I created this space out of necessity as I repeatedly saw huge gaps in the healthcare industry when patients would come home from surgery and realize they had no idea where to start. There is so much missing information pre and post surgery.
That’s where I come in. My background is in orthopedic physical therapy, which has allowed me to have extensive experience with post operative patients. Over the years I have not only physically rehabilitated people, but I have learned what they need emotionally and mentally. My superpower is combining my knowledge and experience with empathy, being able to understand people and situations, creating calming spaces, providing a grounding energy, and knowing how to navigate the health care system.
I have done this countless times for patients and people in my circle and the overwhelming response has told me that more people need this.
I offer you Post op Doula to help make your recovery journey feel positive, not as overwhelming, and whole.
Look forward to hearing from you!
Dr. Sandra West, PT, DPT
