Radically Accepting the Horror Stories and the Success Stories
That's Hysterical! Now, Get Out! | My Adenomyosis, Hysterectomy and Recovery Journey
Release Date: 12/09/2023
8 Things That Made Today Lovely - Recovery Day 2
That's Hysterical! Now, Get Out! | My Adenomyosis, Hysterectomy and Recovery Journey
“Number seven is realizing that my heating pad is on warm. I don't remember the last time it's been on warm, the lowest setting. It's normally on high and medium.” — Emily, 2 Days Since Uterus Eviction Day >>> SUPPORT THE SHOW <<< In This Episode: I’m changing my mindset by listing 8 things that make today lovely for me, including no alarm clock, a supportive and caring husband, great cat companions, and couch naps! Additional Links and Resources: Links not working in your podcast player app? Visit ThatsHystericalPodcast.com — Mayo Clinic — Mayo Clinic ...
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Scaring Myself by Reading Too Much About Prolapse - Day 2
That's Hysterical! Now, Get Out! | My Adenomyosis, Hysterectomy and Recovery Journey
“So far, I'm still like I'm 100% on board with having my procedure. I'm going to stick with that until I have a reason not to, a real reason, not just a fear.” — Emily, 2 Days Since Uterus Eviction Day >>> SUPPORT THE SHOW <<< In This Episode: I’ve been reading articles about prolapse that I’m overthinking, ugh! Going to take one of my little walks while talking about it for a bit. I’ve decided not to worry or overthink about it too much. The only thing I need to focus on at the moment is healing and resting. Additional Links and Resources: Links not...
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Yay! I Pooped! - Recovery Day 2
That's Hysterical! Now, Get Out! | My Adenomyosis, Hysterectomy and Recovery Journey
“I hear too many stories about people going too hard, feeling better than they have in a long time, and pushing too hard and having to go back for more surgery, or they might rip something or pull something. I'm trying to take it easy, but it's hard because I have this really good feeling,” — Emily, 2 Days Since Uterus Eviction Day >>> SUPPORT THE SHOW <<< In This Episode: It’s Day 2 after the surgery and I feel like I did the most intense ab workout ever. I’m also feeling the gas bubbles and what I think might be my organs shifting? Every time I feel the gas...
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Yay! I'm Not Pregnant! - Recovery Day 1
That's Hysterical! Now, Get Out! | My Adenomyosis, Hysterectomy and Recovery Journey
“I've been open about adenomyosis in the past, and I say in the past because I noticed when I talked too much about it, it just felt like it was clouding my mind. It was the only thing my brain could focus on.” — Emily, 1 Day Since Uterus Eviction Day >>> SUPPORT THE SHOW <<< In This Episode: The results are in! LOL I just got an email to let me know I wasn’t pregnant … AFTER the hysterectomy! We weren’t concerned in the first place (yay, vasectomies!), but it’s nice to have that extra confirmation. This may be the most non-stressed a pregnancy test has...
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How the Hysterectomy Went - Recovery Day 1
That's Hysterical! Now, Get Out! | My Adenomyosis, Hysterectomy and Recovery Journey
“It's sad I don't remember what Planet Disco was like, but they say if you remember Planet Disco, you weren't really there.” — Emily, 1 Day Since Uterus Eviction Day >>> SUPPORT THE SHOW <<< In This Episode: I got out! Let’s talk about the procedure! I start off the episode talking about the day of the hysterectomy and how I prepared to go to the hospital the morning of. I’m so glad I bought big roomy sweats for recovery. They’ve been great! There was a lot of waiting, a lot of annoying prep stuff, a lot of medical professionals, including a med student...
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How I'm Feeling - Recovery Day 1
That's Hysterical! Now, Get Out! | My Adenomyosis, Hysterectomy and Recovery Journey
“I'm glad I read that advice of having a pillow to hug to my body, and especially if you have to cough or laugh or anything that involves your stomach muscles, it's really good to have that pressure there when you're doing it. ” — Emily, 1 Day Since Uterus Eviction Day >>> SUPPORT THE SHOW <<< In This Episode: I’m back! The surgery is over and I’m back to recording. And I’m ready to talk about it! So far I’ve had some trouble sleeping and spent the night processing the surgery and recovery pain and discomfort. I’m managing pain with a combination of...
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BONUS EPISODE: Season 3 is Finally Here!
That's Hysterical! Now, Get Out! | My Adenomyosis, Hysterectomy and Recovery Journey
>>> SUPPORT THE SHOW <<< ** Stay in the loop with our latest episodes, upcoming topics, and exciting announcements — ** In This Episode: I’m back! And Season 3 is coming your way :) Sorry for the LONG break between Season 2 and Season 3! Between travel and a death in the family, THNGO had to go on the back burner for a while. But not to worry, because I’m back and ready to roll out a new season where I take you with me during the first 2 weeks following my hysterectomy. Can’t wait to find out how it went? Check other bonus episodes from Seasons 1 and...
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EVICTION DAY IS HERE!
That's Hysterical! Now, Get Out! | My Adenomyosis, Hysterectomy and Recovery Journey
*NEW: Season 3, Episode 1 Preview Available (Pay What You Can!)* “I think I'm more worried about this not being the end of my pain and discomfort. That is something that I have to acknowledge, and that is there. But you know what? Most people, most professionals, me personally, the person in charge of this body, we all think this is a good idea, and we're going to go with that.” — Emily, UTERUS EVICTION DAY!!! >>> PREVIEW SEASON 3 & SUPPORT THE SHOW <<< ** Stay in the loop with our latest episodes, upcoming topics, and exciting announcements — ** In This...
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The Night Before
That's Hysterical! Now, Get Out! | My Adenomyosis, Hysterectomy and Recovery Journey
“They're going to think I'm faking it. I have this feeling that I'm going to wake up and my uterus is going to be perfectly fine. It'll be like, This is a huge mistake. Huge mistake. What are you doing? I'm perfectly fine. It was maybe just a really bad gas bubble for five, six, seven years.” — Emily, 1(!) Day Until Uterus Eviction Day >>> SUPPORT THE SHOW <<< ** Stay in the loop with our latest episodes, upcoming topics, and exciting announcements — ** In This Episode: It’s the night before the hysterectomy and I’m extra energetic, probably because of the...
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BONUS EPISODE: Weight Gain After Hysterectomy, Wrapping Up S2, Plus S3 Coming Soon!
That's Hysterical! Now, Get Out! | My Adenomyosis, Hysterectomy and Recovery Journey
“My big goal with this podcast, with my hysterectomy, with dealing with adenomyosis was getting to the point where I could enjoy my body and it wasn't just painful to live day to day in it.” — Emily, 7 Months After Uterus Eviction Day >>> SUPPORT THE SHOW <<< ** Stay in the loop with our latest episodes, upcoming topics, and exciting announcements — ** In This Bonus Episode: I’m recording this 7-months post-hysterectomy to let you know we’ll be wrapping up season 2 in the next few weeks and taking a little break before coming back with seasons 3 :) Be...
info_outline“I am intentionally focusing on the positives to try to get me through to that day. It almost feels like going against everything. It feels like society has been learning in the past few years of “Don't stick your head in the sand. Don't go to that toxic positivity.” But I think I'm also taking it with a lot of radical acceptance. I'm trying to, at least.” — Emily, 17 Days Until Uterus Eviction Day
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In This Episode:
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Telling my mom about my procedure went as well as it could have, all things considered.
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CW: I briefly share my mom’s hysterectomy story that didn’t go so well for her.
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Personal preference: Fewer medical horror stories for those having surgery.
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Trying to avoid toxic positivity and focus more on radical acceptance — but with a positive spin, perhaps?
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More disbelief that this pain may ACTUALLY one day not bother me so much.
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Did I just create this cozy lifestyle around my Adenomyosis and it’s my comfort zone (oddly)?
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Tara Brach’s Podcast and Book are favorites in my mental health toolbox.
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My ultimate goal in preparing for surgery is Peace of Mind and knowing everyone I love will be OK.
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The I Am app (Apple/Google) I like for me affirmations and mindset-shifting reminders throughout the day.
Note from Future-Emily
Psst. Yes, Emily, it WILL be unbelievable not to have that constant pain. And it will definitely take some time post-op to adjust!
Additional Links and Resources:
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Adenomyosis - Symptoms — Mayo Clinic
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Adenomyosis - Diagnosis + Treatment — Mayo Clinic
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Adenomyosis: A Significantly Neglected and Misunderstood Disorder - Book by Maria Yeager
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Helpful Reddit r/hysterectomy Post To Read If You Have Pre-Op Anxiety — MamaO2D4
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Adenomyosis: An update regarding its diagnosis and clinical features — PubMed
Disclaimer: This podcast is based on personal experience and should not be taken as medical advice. Resources are provided for you to look into further and talk with your medical support team about.
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