April 16, 2022 Comfort | enhanced recovery | recovery | surgery | surgery prep Marissa Adams

Warm Weather Surgery Recovery: How to Beat the Heat While You’re on the Mend

Spring has sprung and temperatures are on the rise. When an injury or illness requires a late-spring or summer surgery, you may be wondering “How in the world do I do this?”. Combine rising temperatures with a decrease in your own mobility and energy levels—and the end result can be a bit daunting. But, with […]

March 14, 2022 ERAS | health | mental health Marissa Adams

You Need To Schedule Your Colonoscopy Today

Colonoscopy is a dreaded term for most of us. It’s obvious why colon health can be an uncomfortable topic: location, location, location. And a scary-sounding procedure done in an unmentionable location just makes most people do the worst thing they can for their colon health: ignore it. Colorectal cancer is beatable in 90% of the […]

January 11, 2022 exercise | health | life style | mental health | nutrition Marissa Adams

Resolving to Bring Balance to Your Year

The past few years have thrown many of us off-balance in our health & general wellness. Multiple stressful events, whether political, personal or public health-related have caused many people to click into a “survival mode” of sorts. Isolation, fear, and lack of accountability have us making sweeping decisions including a mass exodus in the workforce, […]

December 6, 2021 diet | Dietitian | nutrition | Nutritionist | Preop | Preop Diet Marissa Adams

Will Your Diet Stand in the Way of Your Surgery?

For many of us, eating well and focusing on good nutrition is a lot like wearing sunscreen; we prioritize it when the sun is blazing during the summer season, but fail to keep the habit up year-round, even knowing that it’s important for our safety and health. Much like neglecting SPF can lead to health […]

September 29, 2021 amputation | amputee | posthesis | postop | postthetic | surgery Marissa Adams

Amputation Surgery: What to Know

If you or a loved one has an amputation surgery scheduled, you likely have endless questions about what to expect. There’s no question that amputation is one of the most physically and mentally taxing surgery experiences of all—but empowering yourself with knowledge can help ease some of the worry and stress surrounding your procedure. Today, […]

May 6, 2021 diet | Food | Healthy Eating | nutrition Marissa Adams

Ease Your Way Into Healthy Eating: 5 Tips to Rethink Your Approach

Listen—we love salty french fries and a creamy chocolate shake as much as anyone, but, in today’s health-conscious world, we’re all well aware that we cannot (unfortunately) subside off of our favorite cheat foods alone and expect to live a long, healthy, ailment-free life. Whether a doctor has told you it’s time to lower your […]

March 4, 2021 Clean Eating | Food | Healthy Eating | nutrition Marissa Adams

Up Your Nutrients: Healthy Food Swaps & Easy Additions for Next-Level Nutrition

With misleading labels boasting are-they-serious? Serving sizes, sugar-coated flakes posing as breakfast food, and salty snacks that are scientifically impossible to stop eating once you’ve started—in today’s modern world, it’s very possible to eat all day without actually consuming any real nutrition. So, what items are the major culprits and, how, exactly, can you ensure you’re fueling your body […]

January 29, 2021 Dietitian | nutrition | Nutritionist Marissa Adams

Get to Know Your Nutritionist or Dietitian

The Pros Who Can Help You Achieve Health Harmony Through the Power of Thoughtful Nutrition Whether as part of your presurgery or recovery plan—or perhaps just on your own as you work to form healthy habits—chances are you may end up working with a nutritionist or dietician at some point in your lifetime. To help […]

January 7, 2021 Nausea | PONV | Post Op Marissa Adams

Are You At Higher Risk For PONV?

At MendWell, it’s always our goal to empower patients with the information they need for a smooth surgical experience. Today, then, we’re talking about one of the most common surgical complications: postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV)—and, specifically, about how to know if you’re at a higher risk for PONV. Read for our helpful breakdown on […]

October 12, 2020 diet | nutrition | recipe Marissa Adams

One-Pot Wonder Veggie Pasta

We could probably all use a few more veggies in our diet. This Meatless Monday, try a quick, delicious veggie pasta that comes together in a matter of minutes! Budget-friendly and light on the cleanup (seriously, one pot is all you need!), this tasty veggie pasta will have you feeling good about your choices. If […]