The Surgical Athlete
Every patient can be a surgical athlete.
You don’t have to run marathons.
You don’t have to track your biomarkers.
You don’t have to be the fittest person in the room.
You just have to prepare.
In sport, we train for the demands ahead—and plan our fuel, hydration, electrolytes, and recovery.
Surgery deserves that same deliberate preparation.
Any starting point. Any ability.
25 or 85. Active or limited in your movement. Your first surgery or your fifth.
Prepare the body you have for the surgery you’re about to have.
Your surgical team prepares for your operation. You have a role in preparing yourself.
How do you prepare? Get READY.
Athletes prepare with a plan. The READY Method™ gives you yours.
- R
Rebuild your body
Train for what’s ahead.
Build strength, movement, and endurance from your starting point.
- E
Energize with nutrition
Fuel your preparation and recovery.
Prioritize protein, hydration, and a plan for eating when appetite or energy is low.
- A
Align your habits and plan
Know your game plan.
Review medications and supplements with your team. Address smoking and alcohol, practice breathing, and understand your pain plan.
- D
De-stress your mind
Rest is part of training.
Make time for sleep, mental focus, and calming practices.
- Y
You: your reason to prepare
Know what you’re working toward.
The people, activities, and everyday moments you want to get back to. Track your wins.
Your plan. Your fuel. One system.
Athletes plan both their training and their nutrition. GlowWell brings both into your surgical preparation.
The Fuel — PREP™ Nutrition
A daily drink with protein, amino acids, vitamins, minerals, prebiotic fiber, and a postbiotic to support nutritional intake before and after surgery.
The Plan — READY Method™ Guide
Daily actions, checklists, and a recovery tracker.
Your prep is your power.
Follow your surgical team’s instructions. Take your last PREP serving at least 24 hours before surgery, or earlier if directed. PREP is not a surgery-day drink.
Why I believe this
“As an athlete, I learned that preparation makes hard things feel manageable. It’s what helps you step up to the starting line feeling confident, grounded, and ready.
As an anesthesiologist, I wanted my patients to feel that exact same way walking into the operating room.
You can do hard things for a short period of time. You deserve a clear plan, someone in your corner, and the tools to back you up.
That’s why I built GlowWell.”
Dr. Cherie Long, MD
Founder & Anesthesiologist