17/03/2026
One of the hardest parts of post-surgery recovery isn’t always physical, it’s identity.
Many of the women I work with were runners, lifters, or regular gym-goers before surgery. When symptoms appear or progress doesn’t go as expected, it’s not just frustrating - it can feel like a loss.
A loss of the body that once felt predictable.
A loss of your usual training rhythm. And often, quiet shame layered on top of that.
Trying to return without structured rehab doesn’t mean you were careless. It usually means you were under-guided.
Rebuild phases can feel confronting, but they are not the end of your active identity, they are the bridge back to it. If you want support through that process, my 12-week return to strength program is open.
DM STRENGTH for details or head to the link in my bio to enquire.