It escapes my mental faculties why women have to suffer so much. Even worse, is why do I have to suffer, when I am already suffering? You would think I don't have enough to deal with recovering from myomectomy surgery, without having to deal with bleeding, a bloated tummy and atopic dermatitis from either the … Continue reading Fibroids testimonial – Atopic Dermatitis, The rash from hell by Denise N. Fyffe
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Fibroids testimonial – Week 4, After Surgery by Denise N. Fyffe
It's 11:11 p.m. on January 11th and I am a little concerned about the healing progress of my myomectomy surgical incision. Let's just say it's being stubborn. Over the last three weeks, I have survived and itching with bated impatience and restricted movements. The wound has presented itself at different stages, more time it looks … Continue reading Fibroids testimonial – Week 4, After Surgery by Denise N. Fyffe
Fibroids testimonial – Facing the horrors of iron poop by Denise N. Fyffe
Why did no one tell me what i was in for? Why? I am feasting on iron tablets that gives me horror movie like poop; that first morning of discovery was priceless. After seeking my morning release, I turned around to be greeted by a color that furls the production of nightmares. The scream that … Continue reading Fibroids testimonial – Facing the horrors of iron poop by Denise N. Fyffe
Fibroids testimonial – First Check up after Myomectomy Surgery by Denise N. Fyffe
Today was my first check up after doing a myomectomy fibroid surgery. About a week late, but I showed up nonetheless. I was secretly dreading this visit with Dr. Rishi Chand because I thought I would be getting the thread removed. I praised God and did a little jig in my mind, as I didn't … Continue reading Fibroids testimonial – First Check up after Myomectomy Surgery by Denise N. Fyffe
Fibroids testimonial – Day 3 After Surgery by Denise N. Fyffe
It's the afternoon and I have been lounging in a chair with my feet up for the past few hours, reading chicken soup for my soul and being introspective. This morning, I felt opposite to what I was feeling now; my head hurt, my eyes, I was nauseous and my wound ached a bit. I felt … Continue reading Fibroids testimonial – Day 3 After Surgery by Denise N. Fyffe
Video: Let’s Talk Depression
Depression affects about 16% of persons living in the United States. In Australia, one in four women and one in eight men will suffer from depression. About twice as many women as men report or receive treatment for clinical depression, though this imbalance is shrinking over the course of recent history; this difference seems … Continue reading Video: Let’s Talk Depression
Fibroids testimonial – The cost of Fibroid Surgery in Jamaica by Denise N. Fyffe
Surgeries are expensive. Most people go into debt, just to try and cover this huge medical bill. If you have insurance, then this bill might be manageable. But, if you are lacking and your pockets are not lined with gold coins; you will find that these medical bills, after doing a fibroid surgery can become … Continue reading Fibroids testimonial – The cost of Fibroid Surgery in Jamaica by Denise N. Fyffe
Fibroids testimonial – The Alien Assassins in my body by Denise N. Fyffe
Fibroids, the name drives fear into any woman who has those which are symptomatic or knows of someone who's suffered from them. For me, in the last year, these tumors have been the cause for hospital visits, surgery consultations and the constant consumption of painkillers. If it will stop the pain, I will take it. According … Continue reading Fibroids testimonial – The Alien Assassins in my body by Denise N. Fyffe
Fibroids testimonial – Time to pee, poop and pass gas by Denise N. Fyffe
On my second night I am a bit light headed. No bowel movement or gas as yet, so no food only liquids. My right hand is swollen, probably because it is sporting two main lines. My veins have been playing hide and seek with the doctors and nurses, so I got stuck a lot. Especially as … Continue reading Fibroids testimonial – Time to pee, poop and pass gas by Denise N. Fyffe
Fibroids testimonial – Surgery complications and the bevy of nurses by Denise N. Fyffe
My eyes pop open and I realize that I am still in the operating room. The myomectomy is over and the drugs pull me back into the unconscious. When I open back my eyes, I am in a room with nurses talking at their station, a machine taking my blood pressure, oxygen, two IV lines … Continue reading Fibroids testimonial – Surgery complications and the bevy of nurses by Denise N. Fyffe