Episode 192: How to Prepare for Surgery and Recover Faster: My 5-Pillar SHARP Method

In this episode, Dr. Robert Whitfield breaks down the SHARP Method — Strategic Holistic Accelerated Recovery Program — as a five-pillar approach to preparing the body before surgery and supporting healing afterward. He explains how genetics, environmental exposures, nutrition, gut health, and hormonal balance can affect wound healing, swelling, sleep, and energy.

The discussion covers why standard pre-operative labs can miss important recovery factors, how PFAS, heavy metals, and mold may contribute to inflammatory burden, protein targets for wound healing, sleep and bowel-function planning, and practical support at home. Dr. Whitfield also reviews advanced recovery tools including lymphatic therapy, hyperbaric oxygen, and rest-and-digest support.