As someone who writes stories, I often think about where I want a character to “be” at the end of their story. Are they the hero or heroin? Is it a happy ending or tragic missed opportunity? In fiction it is made up and crafted. But, in real life, we take bumps and have real obstacles which require real solutions. I believe we can influence our health problems and the ending of our own stories when we consider that we are the main character and each sentence, paragraph and chapter is leading to a final hurrah. Answer these 8 questions and write your own health story.

On the Mend at The Bend (My Personal 10 Tips for Healing After Surgery)

I spent 5 days in the hospital and have been sitting around doing practically nothing for more than 4 weeks. Here’s what I’ve learned about being a patient, a doctor and a human.

As a doctor I can’t help but share my reflections on healing. I hope these tips might reach someone struggling with pain, recovery or living with physical discomfort.