What Your Recovery Room Nurse Wants You To Know Before Your Surgery

After 50 years as a Registered Nurse — including Labor & Delivery, High-Risk OB Flight nursing, and 25 years in Outpatient Surgery — I wrote this guide for every patient who has ever felt scared or unprepared walking into surgery. In this video I cover: The 3 things to do before your surgery What nothing by mouth really means and why What happens when you wake up in recovery Breathing, hydration, rest and mindset for your best recovery Want the complete guide? Get your copy of The Smartest Little Post Op Recovery Book here: https://stan.store/cisahearn/p/the-sm... I wish you well! Cis Ahearn, RN NobleWoman LLC Disclaimer: My videos share personal experience and opinion. They are not medical advice. Please consult your healthcare provider for medical decisions. Affiliate Disclosure: Some links in my videos and descriptions may be affiliate links, meaning I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through them at no additional cost to you. I only recommend products and services I personally use or believe will add value to your journey. Your support helps me continue creating content for this community. I'm Cis — a semi-retired RN, life coach, author, and storyteller dedicated to helping women navigate life with more clarity, courage, and emotional grounding. On this channel, I share tools, insights, and real-life experiences to help you: • understand emotional triggers • set healthier boundaries • stay grounded during stressful moments • break old patterns • build confidence at any age • live more authentically and boldly After decades in nursing and years of coaching, my passion is guiding women who are ready to grow, reflect, and reclaim their inner wisdom — especially in their 50s, 60s, 70s, and beyond. ✨ Go deeper with my tools & resources Visit my Stan store for free guides, coaching tools, and more: 👉 https://stan.store/cisahearn 👉 stan.store/cisahearn 📝 Read my blog: Wise Women’s Words Reflections, insights, and life stories: https://wisewomenwords.blogspot.com 📌 Connect with me Facebook: facebook.com/cisahearn