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.
My 6-Week Follow Up
If you’re reading this and haven’t had surgery yet and you don’t get an internal check before being cleared, ask WHY NOT.
2 Weeks Post-Op Reflections
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.
My Early Thoughts on Surgery...
After months of planning and waiting, I had my hysterectomy last year!
This was my 4th abdominal surgery, and I’ll be honest, every time I have thoughts like this...
“What if I just got lucky last time?”
“What if my preparation doesn’t really matter?”
… Each time, I'm pleasantly surprised by the extent of its impact!