This surgery was no joke, I heard. I woke up in front the nurses station and not in a room as I expected. My doctor, visits the next day at noon after the surgery; it is then I learned the true seriousness of what occurred. My womb had more surprises than was originally planned for. … Continue reading Fibroids Testimonial: Ovarian Cysts, Uterine Fibroids and Endometriosis by Denise N. Fyffe
So its time for the big cut. Time to get these alien assassins out of my tummy. Thank God! The financial stress is real but my mind is on the surgery itself. I opted to do the fibroid removal procedure - myomectomy - at St. Josephs hospital in Jamaica...thinking they will be cheaper. Let's see … Continue reading Fibroids Testimonial: Time for Myomectomy Surgery by Denise N. Fyffe
These past few days have been a Fibroid holiday from all the pain and this I count as a blessing. Today is one of those days, no pain, no discomfort, no nerves shooting 45mm rounds of electricity in my tummy. This has been quite the reprieve. I dread the days though, when my cycle will … Continue reading Fibroids Testimonial: Holiday from all the Pain by Denise N. Fyffe
You mean that's a fibroid? If I had known it was the darn fibroids sabotaging my workout all these years, I would have quit the ab workouts years ago. For almost a decade I have been trying to get rid of my tummy, to no avail. Now, I am being made aware that my largest fibroid is the … Continue reading Fibroids Testimonial: Disrupting my Exercise Routine by Denise N. Fyffe
Its been two days and I am still experiencing severe discomfort from the bloating. Last night, I was restless and when I woke at dawn, my tummy was swollen. Ugh, its so uncomfortable trying to sleep when this alien assassin in my body, is swollen. It takes a while before I can get up. The … Continue reading Fibroids Testimonial: Disturbing My Sleep by Denise N. Fyffe
Women who weigh over 70 kg are at a higher risk of having fibroids; this is usually due to the fact that they have higher levels of the estrogen hormone. Fibroids in women of African descent tend to also grow larger than in other women. Because of this, the symptoms vary from mild to life … Continue reading Fibroids Testimonial: Uterine Fibroid Symptoms and How They Affect Life by Denise N. Fyffe
Dealing with Muscle Cramps Muscle cramps are nothing new to me. Though, these recent episodes were too frequent to be ignored. These muscle contract, leg cramps or muscle cramps which seize me in my sleep, multiple times for the night, were more than a bit problematic. Every night, it feels like the devils of hell … Continue reading Fibroids Testimonial: Dealing with Muscle Cramps
He was so unsuspecting. He snuck up on her, in a place, where she would not expect him to be. Yet, he was everything she wanted. No, he was not perfect, but he was perfect for her. He never judged her and he loved her to the nth degree. He showed affection, continually. He cooked, cleaned, … Continue reading Short Story #3: Love’s Story
Her heart raced as she realised where she was. Keys jingled across the room and light footsteps made its way towards her.
As my body healed, especially in the early months after fibroid surgery, my wound felt like a permanent belt. This feels strange, though I am conscious that it is the thread used to close the wounds and which also kept my organs inside me. It has taken a while to get used to this. More … Continue reading Fibroids testimonial – The Recovery Process from Myomectomy Surgery, Part 6 by Denise N. Fyffe
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