Suffering, to some of us, is the only true intimacy we have ever known. It never leaves. It never forsakes us. It is so deeply entrenched in our psyche that we know no other normal. Suffering, an all too familiar element in my life; I wish it never was, I wish I knew of … Continue reading Fibroids testimonial – Suffering by Denise N. Fyffe
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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 – 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
Fibroids testimonial – Depo-Provera side effects by Denise N. Fyffe
Depo-Provera is a birth control method for women. It is made up of a hormone similar to progesterone and is given as an injection by a doctor into the woman's arm or buttocks. Each shot provides protection against pregnancy for up to 12 to 14 weeks, but the shot must be received once every 12 weeks … Continue reading Fibroids testimonial – Depo-Provera side effects 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 – Ovarian Cysts, Uterine Fibroids and Endometriosis? by Denise N. Fyffe
My doctor, Dr. Rishi Chand, 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. It seems not only my veins were playing hide and seek, but my womb too. Not to mention it was 'cemented' … Continue reading Fibroids testimonial – Ovarian Cysts, Uterine Fibroids and Endometriosis? by Denise N. Fyffe
Fibroids testimonial – Time for the big cut, Myomectomy surgery 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 the big cut, Myomectomy surgery by Denise N. Fyffe
Fibroids testimonial – Surgery anxiety, what happens to the soul during surgery? by Denise N. Fyffe
It's Sunday, 4 days before my myomectomy to remove my alien assassins - fibroids - and my mind is consumed by the thoughts of going under. I am sure this is of great concern to many who do surgical procedures, but it is no less distressing or more of a comfort to me. I have … Continue reading Fibroids testimonial – Surgery anxiety, what happens to the soul during surgery? by Denise N. Fyffe
Jamaican Lifestyle: Cellulite, weight loss through diet and exercise
By: Denise N. Fyffe. Copyright © 2016, Denise N. Fyffe There are many diet plans to lose weight programs you can access if you are interested in losing weight. Many people often opt to do a fast weight loss diet plan and hope to shed the pounds quickly. This is not often the best way. … Continue reading Jamaican Lifestyle: Cellulite, weight loss through diet and exercise
Jamaican Health : Types of cancer
Types of cancer Cancer is formed in your cells. The formation and removal of the cells in your body, does not often go as nature intended. In this case two types of tumors develop; a benign and a malignant kind. The latter type is harmful and can spread to other areas of the body. When … Continue reading Jamaican Health : Types of cancer