Successful Excision From A Patient’s POV
I want to talk about the definition of successful expert excision from a patient perspective. If you’re like me, you’ve read the literature from the MD/CRNP angle but what does that translate to for...
View ArticleEndoWhat? Review
I’ve received multiple Facebook messages as to my opinion of this film, so I’ve decided to pen my thoughts. If my inbox is any indication, I’m apparently far from alone in my feelings. I’m fairly...
View ArticleUnderstanding Hysterectomy
First, some basic facts about hysterectomy: *A hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the uterus (hyster = uterus, ectomy = surgical removal). *A hysterectomy is a fertility-ending procedure. *A...
View ArticleLife After Adenomyosis – 2nd Hysterversary!
Wow how time flies! It’s been 2 years since I said goodbye to evicted my uterus. Sometimes it feels kinda weird that I’m only 27 and am already 2 years post hysterectomy + prophylactic salpingectomy...
View ArticleNatural Cure For Adenomyosis?
As a women’s health advocate, I promise to always tell you the truth. I can’t, however, promise to always tell you what you want to hear. I was raised very ‘crunchy’ and ‘natural’. My mother birthed...
View ArticleSame stuff, different year, still NO ENDO! 7 YEARS Endo free after expert...
I am 7 YEARS ENDO SYMPTOM FREE TODAY!!! As I sit here, contemplating what to write, wondering what I can add to my novels of posts from years past, I’ve decided to sum it up in the most elegant...
View ArticleSeems like Yesterday, Seems like a Lifetime Ago
Seems like Yesterday, Seems like a Lifetime Ago ~ Life 3 Years Post Adenomyosis! 3 years ago today, I had my hysterectomy for adenomyosis. On December 30, 2014, I entered the OR to have my diseased...
View ArticleTime has flown by! 8 Years Endo Free Today!
I always make a point to celebrate and blog this anniversary because it was such a life impacting event. Somehow though, it seems to sneak up on me more and more with each passing year. Has it...
View ArticleWhen You’ve Run Out of Words … and Endo is Still (Thankfully) Out of You
Those of you who have followed my blog posts and social media activity over the years know that I typically use alllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll the words. I can’t seem to help it. Reproductive health,...
View ArticleTBT! 11 Year Expert Excisionversary! Still Endo Free!
Throw back to 11 YEARS ago today, June 24, 2010, as I was headed into the OR for expert excision surgery with Dr. Ken Sinervo from the Center for Endometriosis Care. I was 20 years old and had no...
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