Tips For Navigating Recovery After Hysterectomy
First and foremost, get as much help as you possibly can for as long as you can! These tips aren't meant to suggest you should push through without support—many of us simply don’t have enough help, no matter how much we ask for it.
Understanding Pelvic Floor Issues Post-Hysterectomy
Hysterectomy often gets a reputation for causing pelvic floor issues, but it’s important to recognize that many of these problems are actually linked to the conditions that led to the hysterectomy in the first place—not the surgery itself.
Overcoming Post-Surgery Challenges: Retraining Your Bladder
I’ve been a patient, too, and I completely understand how frustrating it can be to have surgery and still not feel 100% like you hoped. Remember, surgery is just the starting line, not the finish line.
What is "Swelly Belly" and Why it’s Not Just Bloating
Have you heard the myth that you’re supposed to swell for up to a year after surgery? If you’ve had an uncomplicated procedure, this just isn’t true. Unfortunately, it’s a myth created by a healthcare system that often lacks the time to give you the support you deserve.