Sudden Belly Fat After Your Hysterectomy, Myomectomy Or Endo Excision?
Stress, especially acute stress like major surgery, can significantly impact our bodies. Not to mention the chronic stress you may have been going through leading up to surgery.
When we experience stress, our bodies release cortisol, a hormone associated with the body's "fight-or-flight" response. Cortisol can lead to increased fat accumulation, particularly in the abdominal area.
Preparing For Your Myomectomy and Your Post-Op Return to Exercise
While your body is starting its healing processes, it's important to listen to what it’s telling you, but also take the feedback from your physical therapist and begin rebuilding your strength and mobility. Our bodies don’t just return to normal after major surgery. We have to guide them.
