2 Weeks Post-Op Reflections

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This is my experience when I was 2 weeks post-op and had my first follow-up. Here’s the step-by-step breakdown of what happened:

1. Got to the appointment

2. Had vitals checked + provided a urine sample

3. Brought to the room to undress + wait

4. Surgeon came in

5. Incision exam

6. Prodding on my abdomen

7. Vaginal exam with speculum + digital 

I have an area of tenderness on my abdomen and some normal spotting, but the exam was otherwise completely pain-free.

Interestingly, my blood pressure seems to be trending down since surgery (in a good way!). Normal blood pressure is 120/80, but I had readings above 120, which is abnormal for me. It's starting to trend back toward 110/70, which is a good sign. 

The connection between fibroids and cardiovascular health is becoming increasingly clear, but much more research is required.

Here's what I wish happened during post-OP follow-ups: all of the above, plus...

1. Surgeon passes the patient off to a physical therapist in the office

2. Physical therapist will assess core muscle function and pelvic floor function

3. Ask more in-depth questions about bowel, bladder, and pressure symptoms to catch problems before they’re worse

4. Test functional movements such as bending, reaching, twisting, squatting, and lifting to actually give the patient clarity on what they're ready for

5. Instruct on pressure management techniques, safe exercises, and so on

This is a significant portion of the work I do with clients who start a week or two after surgery. In my practice, I work virtually with clients from all over the world.

However, this should be the standard of care in every office, after every surgery, around the world. 

We shouldn’t have to wait and suffer. We should have comprehensive aftercare.

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Tell your surgeon that this option exists so that they can inform their patients. 

Tell your personal physical therapist they can sub-specialize in gynecological surgery aftercare. 

Remember, healthcare providers have been trained BY the system to serve the system. They’re usually just so lost inside the box that they don’t see how much better it can be.  

The only reason I even learned to think outside the box is because I went through these problems personally.

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