When The Likes Fade, The Truth Stays

When The Likes Fade, The Truth Stays

July 9, 2026 · 52 min

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The episode discusses the challenges of recovering from spinal surgery, including pain management and medical oversight issues.

Send us Fan Mail A seven-hour surgery is one thing. The days after can be the real test, especially when your body reacts, your pain is off the charts, and you’re trying to get medical people to listen while you’re still healing. We share what spinal surgery recovery looks like in our house, why Victoria refused to use a pain pump, and how a “simple” allergy oversight can turn into swelling, skin reactions, and a scary infection concern that sends you looking for a second set of eyes. Then w...

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