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- Feb 28, 202329 min
Episode 12: For the partners
Women often feel abandoned by their partners in the weeks after surgery. Partners, on the other hand, often feel bewildered and confused. In this episode, two men discuss what happens when your partner suddenly gets sick and require surgery. How to step up to the plate while still looking after themselves. Please get in touch at hysterectomypodcast@gmail.com Book: Never Waste a Good Hysterectomy: Life Lessons From a Crisis
- Feb 28, 202333 min
Episode 11: “Let’s talk sex baby” (part two – getting my groove back)
Dr Eve – a sex therapist – discusses how to get our grooves back after a hysterectomy. She discussed the importance of taking time, being open with our partners and first taking ourselves for a “spin”. Please get in touch at hysterectomypodcast@gmail.com Book: Never Waste a Good Hysterectomy: Life Lessons From a Crisis
- Feb 28, 202312 min
Episode 10 “Let’s talk sex baby” (part one – the physical recovery)
When can I have sex again? Can my cuff tear? Will it feel any different? These are just some of the questions women have about sex post-surgery. Dr Kate Chambers, a specialized gynaecologist, answers these and many other sex-related questions in this episode. Please get in touch at hysterectomypodcast@gmail.com Book: Never Waste a Good Hysterectomy: Life Lessons From a Crisis
- Feb 28, 202329 min
Episode 9: Hormone havoc
After a hysterectomy (especially if the ovaries are removed), women’s hormones can cause havoc in their lives. Yet, there is hope. Dr Erika Drewes, a functional doctor focusing on hormones, discusses why our hormones go out of whack and what can be done about it. Please get in touch at hysterectomypodcast@gmail.com Book: Never Waste a Good Hysterectomy: Life Lessons From a Crisis
- Feb 28, 202327 min
Episode 8: How to heal emotionally
The emotional recovery after a hysterectomy is often ignored. Yet, for many women, emotional healing is as difficult as physical healing. In this gentle, supportive episode, psychologist Abraham le Roux emphasizes the need to give yourself time and heal on all levels. He also gives tips on how to take care of yourself after the surgery. Please get in touch at hysterectomypodcast@gmail.com Book: Never Waste a Good Hysterectomy: Life Lessons From a Crisis
- Feb 28, 202331 min
Episode 7: To poop or not to poop… and where did my pelvic floor go?
Many women experience pelvic floor problems following a hysterectomy. Lauren Ellis, a physiotherapist specializing in pelvic floor issues, joins me to discuss all things related to pelvic floors. She also talks frankly about the dreaded poop situation and gives tips on how to resolve it. Please get in touch at hysterectomypodcast@gmail.com Book: Never Waste a Good Hysterectomy: Life Lessons From a Crisis
- Feb 28, 202323 min
Episode 6: The recovery period (part 2 – what is normal and when to call for help)
I continue my talk with Dr Kate Chambers about the recovery period – what to expect, what is normal and when to seek medical help. We discuss constipation, bleeding, wound pain, bladder issues, swollen belly etc. Dr Chambers also discussed serious side effects, such as infections, cuff tears and prolapses. Please get in touch at hysterectomypodcast@gmail.com Book: Never Waste a Good Hysterectomy: Life Lessons From a Crisis
- Feb 28, 202318 min
Episode 5: The recovery period (part 1 – the early days)
In this episode, we talk to Dr Kate Chambers, about the day of the operation, pain relief, the dreaded gas pain, when to get out of bed and how long to stay in the hospital. We also discuss how long we should wait to do things like shopping, bathing, physical exercise and lifting things. Please get in touch at hysterectomypodcast@gmail.com Book: Never Waste a Good Hysterectomy: Life Lessons From a Crisis
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About Never Waste A Good Hysterectomy
It is estimated that 1 out of every 5 women worldwide would have had a hysterectomy by the age of 55. Yet, there is far too often a cloak of silence around the procedure. In the year following my surgery, I decided to write a book about my journey under the title: “Never waste a good hysterectomy”. I joined a few support groups online, and it quickly became apparent that women were desperate for information about what was done to them and how to deal with the recovery process. So, the idea of this podcast was born. Never waste a hysterectomy: the podcast is aimed at women who have either had a hysterectomy or are thinking of one. It is meant to break the cycle of silence and shame women often experience around hysterectomies. It aims to inform and possibly also entertain. So please join me as I discuss with specialists and experts the confusing medical terminology, the physical and emotional recovery process and when to seek help. We also ask where our pelvic floor went and how to
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