That's Hysterical! Now, Get Out! | My Adenomyosis, Hysterectomy and Recovery Journey

2-Week Update! — Recovery Day 15

"I can't show you adenomyosis. That's the interesting thing. She's like, 'Even though it doesn't show up on the camera, that doesn't mean you didn't have it. It showed up on at least a few of these scans it looked like, so we're never going to rule that out.' I'm still an adenomyosis warrior." — Emily, 15 Days Since Uterus Eviction Day >>> SUPPORT THE SHOW https://ko-fi.com/thatshystericalpodcast [https://ko-fi.com/thatshystericalpodcast] In This Episode: * I got the official OK to drive again! Yay! This is the episode all about my two-week follow up appointment, including what was found on my scans from the hysterectomy. * It's nice to be getting back into the swing of podcast editing for my clients again! (Lookling for a podcast editor? Reach out - emily@epodcastproductions.com [emily@epodcastproductions.com]) * As I write these show notes now, I'm realizing this is the beginning of my letting go of worrying too much about what the scale says and focusing more on how I feel and how my clothes fit. I've been leaning into Intuitive Eating (with some Intermittent Fasting, as well) ever since. * The little bit of blood I saw was perfectly normal and most likely just my stitches, as it turns out. * I got to see actual pictures of my endometriosis and a cyst. Adenomyosis was camera-shy, apparently, but my doctor said that doesn't mean it wasn't there. * But for now, I'm celebrating! I haven't needed the heating pad as much since my hysterectomy two weeks ago. As I write these show notes and get ready to publish this episode a few months later, I an still say this surgery gave me my life back! Additional Links and Resources: Links not working in your podcast player app? Visit ThatsHystericalPodcast.com * Adenomyosis - Symptoms [https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/adenomyosis/symptoms-causes/syc-20369138] — Mayo Clinic * Adenomyosis - Diagnosis + Treatment [https://mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/adenomyosis/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20369143] — Mayo Clinic * Adenomyosis: A Significantly Neglected and Misunderstood Disorder [https://amzn.to/3G68EHS] - Book by Maria Yeager * Adenomyosis Advice Association Facebook Group [https://www.facebook.com/groups/434133060431825/?ref=share&mibextid=Y4ggo0] — Facebook * Helpful Reddit r/hysterectomy Post To Read If You Have Pre-Op Anxiety [https://www.reddit.com/r/hysterectomy/s/U4f2NC42nJ] — MamaO2D4 * Hysterectomy Information [https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/procedures/hysterectomy] — Cleveland Clinic * Hysterectomy Information [https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/hysterectomy/] — NHS.uk * HysterSisters [https://www.hystersisters.com/] — Hysterectomy Support & Stories * Adenomyosis at hysterectomy: prevalence, patient characteristics, clinical profile and histopatholgical finding [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22971863/] — PubMed * Adenomyosis: An update regarding its diagnosis and clinical features [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34520877/] — 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. CLICK HERE FOR THE TRANSCRIPT [https://www.epodcastproductions.com/2-week-update-recovery-day-15-season-3-episode-23] ** Follow @ThatsHystericalPodcast [https://www.instagram.com/thatshystericalpodcast/] on Instagram & Threads for Show Updates and News ** ** Share your Hysterectomy Story on That's Hysterical! Now, Get Out! [https://forms.gle/xrWmzyCQgycAJDjU6] ** >>> SUPPORT THE SHOW https://ko-fi.com/thatshystericalpodcast [https://ko-fi.com/thatshystericalpodcast] ** Stay in the loop with our latest episodes, upcoming topics, and exciting announcements — Sign Up for the Newsletter! [https://thatshysterical-podcast.eo.page/fg1m2] **

Celebrating 2 Weeks of Recovery with the Introvert's Dream of an Empty House! - Recovery Day 14

"I cannot emphasize how good it feels to, first of all, have some great circulation, AND not need a heating pad on my uterus all the time, which apparently just sucked in heat. I cannot imagine putting a heating pad on myself right now and turning it on medium high just so I could feel something. How bad does that. How Johnny Cash is that?" — Emily, 14 Days Since Uterus Eviction Day >>> SUPPORT THE SHOW https://ko-fi.com/thatshystericalpodcast [https://ko-fi.com/thatshystericalpodcast] In This Episode: * We start the episode off talking about vocal fry, bad podcast reviews, and how the podcast 99% Invisible [https://99percentinvisible.org/] deals with complaints of women's voices. * It's officially the two-week Hysterectomy-aversary! * I'm loving my walking pad. And I have to also remember to rest. * On top of my walking pad, I'm also finding ways to move like getting my kids ready for school and the usual morning routine. * AH! I can't believe I'm writing about my comfort show, Project Runway, and it's coming back (as of the time of this episode's release, summer 2025)! * Speaking of fashion, sweatpants and comfy shirts were my favorite outfit for recovery, as well as the abdominal binder. * It's also wild not to have my heating pad on all the time, and I'm surprised how high I had to turn it up. I certainly don't require that much warmth now. * Johnny Cash never had a hysterectomy, but if he did, I know what he might sing! * I'm going to have to talk to my doctor at tomorrow's appointment to see if I should still track my cycles. I still have my ovaries, so I'm assuming the hormones are still doing their thing. * Want to activate your throat chakra? I can't remember what new age influencer I follow who told me about the little trick I talk about in this episode, but it sure is fun! * I talk a little about the cost for the procedure. ($4,000 USD, with insurance) * Take this as your gentle nudge to find out how your insurance and HSA (Health Savings Accounts) can help with medical costs. I didn't grow up with that knowledge and my husband did, and I'm glad one of us is able to make sense of it. (I can now, but in my 20s and early 30s, this was not something I was familiar with enough to use my own benefits.) * I can tell my husband (although he's the best!) is starting to feel the strain of being the one to do everything around the house and for the kids, so I'm looking forward to next week's episode where I get to tell you about the 2-week follow-up appointment! Additional Links and Resources: Links not working in your podcast player app? Visit ThatsHystericalPodcast.com * Adenomyosis - Symptoms [https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/adenomyosis/symptoms-causes/syc-20369138] — Mayo Clinic * Adenomyosis - Diagnosis + Treatment [https://mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/adenomyosis/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20369143] — Mayo Clinic * Adenomyosis: A Significantly Neglected and Misunderstood Disorder [https://amzn.to/3G68EHS] - Book by Maria Yeager * Adenomyosis Advice Association Facebook Group [https://www.facebook.com/groups/434133060431825/?ref=share&mibextid=Y4ggo0] — Facebook * Helpful Reddit r/hysterectomy Post To Read If You Have Pre-Op Anxiety [https://www.reddit.com/r/hysterectomy/s/U4f2NC42nJ] — MamaO2D4 * Hysterectomy Information [https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/procedures/hysterectomy] — Cleveland Clinic * Hysterectomy Information [https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/hysterectomy/] — NHS.uk * HysterSisters [https://www.hystersisters.com/] — Hysterectomy Support & Stories * Adenomyosis at hysterectomy: prevalence, patient characteristics, clinical profile and histopatholgical finding [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22971863/] — PubMed * Adenomyosis: An update regarding its diagnosis and clinical features [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34520877/] — 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. CLICK HERE FOR THE TRANSCRIPT [https://www.epodcastproductions.com/celebrating-2-weeks-of-recovery-with-the-introverts-dream-of-an-empty-house-recovery-day-14-season-3-episode-22] ** Follow @ThatsHystericalPodcast [https://www.instagram.com/thatshystericalpodcast/] on Instagram & Threads for Show Updates and News ** ** Share your Hysterectomy Story on That's Hysterical! Now, Get Out! [https://forms.gle/xrWmzyCQgycAJDjU6] ** >>> SUPPORT THE SHOW https://ko-fi.com/thatshystericalpodcast [https://ko-fi.com/thatshystericalpodcast] ** Stay in the loop with our latest episodes, upcoming topics, and exciting announcements — Sign Up for the Newsletter! [https://thatshysterical-podcast.eo.page/fg1m2] **

Planning My Week Without Having to Plan for Adenomyosis Disruptions! — Recovery Day 13

"I love making my business as efficient as possible. It feels so good. I've had to because I've had to basically build my life around Adenomyosis." — Emily, 13 Days Since Uterus Eviction Day >>> SUPPORT THE SHOW https://ko-fi.com/thatshystericalpodcast [https://ko-fi.com/thatshystericalpodcast] In This Episode: * It's CEO Date time, which is the term coined by Racheal Cook from theceocollective.com [http://theceocollective.com] for the weekly meeting to go over what needs to get done for my business and my family for the week ahead. This is one of the first time I DON'T have to plan for my period or ovulation or PMS! This blows my mind! * I do still have to take into account that I'm in Recovery Mode and I can't jump into whatever I want, though. But I am excited about all the things I can do soon enough! * For now, I'm doing a lot of creative work from the couch, which keeps me from being on my feet for too long while I'm recovering. * One of the struggles of ADHD is having a wonky memory, and calendar dates are notorious for going in one ear and going out the other, which is why having a weekly check-in with myself and my calendar is so necessary for me. Having the schedule my life around Adenomyosis has added to that chaos. Additional Links and Resources: Links not working in your podcast player app? Visit ThatsHystericalPodcast.com * Adenomyosis - Symptoms [https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/adenomyosis/symptoms-causes/syc-20369138] — Mayo Clinic * Adenomyosis - Diagnosis + Treatment [https://mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/adenomyosis/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20369143] — Mayo Clinic * Adenomyosis: A Significantly Neglected and Misunderstood Disorder [https://amzn.to/3G68EHS] - Book by Maria Yeager * Adenomyosis Advice Association Facebook Group [https://www.facebook.com/groups/434133060431825/?ref=share&mibextid=Y4ggo0] — Facebook * Helpful Reddit r/hysterectomy Post To Read If You Have Pre-Op Anxiety [https://www.reddit.com/r/hysterectomy/s/U4f2NC42nJ] — MamaO2D4 * Hysterectomy Information [https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/procedures/hysterectomy] — Cleveland Clinic * Hysterectomy Information [https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/hysterectomy/] — NHS.uk * HysterSisters [https://www.hystersisters.com/] — Hysterectomy Support & Stories * Adenomyosis at hysterectomy: prevalence, patient characteristics, clinical profile and histopatholgical finding [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22971863/] — PubMed * Adenomyosis: An update regarding its diagnosis and clinical features [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34520877/] — 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. CLICK HERE FOR THE TRANSCRIPT [https://www.epodcastproductions.com/planning-my-week-without-having-to-plan-for-adenomyosis-disruptions-recovery-day-13-season-3-episode-21] ** Follow @ThatsHystericalPodcast [https://www.instagram.com/thatshystericalpodcast/] on Instagram & Threads for Show Updates and News ** ** Share your Hysterectomy Story on That's Hysterical! Now, Get Out! [https://forms.gle/xrWmzyCQgycAJDjU6] ** >>> SUPPORT THE SHOW https://ko-fi.com/thatshystericalpodcast [https://ko-fi.com/thatshystericalpodcast] ** Stay in the loop with our latest episodes, upcoming topics, and exciting announcements — Sign Up for the Newsletter! [https://thatshysterical-podcast.eo.page/fg1m2] **

5 Nice Things I Did For Myself (Lovely Day) — Recovery Day 13

"Everybody puts down social media. I put down social media. But I'll tell you, I posted on social media something that brought a lot of my friends into my DMs today. It meant that I got to connect with some of my friends and have good conversations." — Emily, 13 Days Since Uterus Eviction Day >>> SUPPORT THE SHOW https://ko-fi.com/thatshystericalpodcast [https://ko-fi.com/thatshystericalpodcast] In This Episode: * We're going to do a quick 5 Things list to count my blessings this evening as I feel a cold coming on. * The 5 Things: Getting soup; taking my vitamins; using the walking treadmill (Urevo) and also my walking poles from my in-laws; connecting with friends on social media; and randomly looking at an old dress code I never, ever have to follow again with great gratitude! * Looking for a podcast for your walks? Check out Wellness While Walking [https://www.wellnesswhilewalking.com/] :) * Anyone else go to school with a very strict dress code with so many rules that you actually wished for a basic uniform? I know, it's strange. But I get into a little bit about the dress code I had growing up and how happy I was when I got to go to public school and got to finally wear jeans and graphic T-shirts! * Shout-out to Calvin Klein. Not a sponsor, but they have a lifelong fan in me because CKOne is still a favorite fragrance and I found a great pair of their jeans at Costco not too long ago! * So now I invite you to think of 5 nice things you've done for yourself today! Additional Links and Resources: Links not working in your podcast player app? Visit ThatsHystericalPodcast.com * Adenomyosis - Symptoms [https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/adenomyosis/symptoms-causes/syc-20369138] — Mayo Clinic * Adenomyosis - Diagnosis + Treatment [https://mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/adenomyosis/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20369143] — Mayo Clinic * Adenomyosis: A Significantly Neglected and Misunderstood Disorder [https://amzn.to/3G68EHS] - Book by Maria Yeager * Adenomyosis Advice Association Facebook Group [https://www.facebook.com/groups/434133060431825/?ref=share&mibextid=Y4ggo0] — Facebook * Helpful Reddit r/hysterectomy Post To Read If You Have Pre-Op Anxiety [https://www.reddit.com/r/hysterectomy/s/U4f2NC42nJ] — MamaO2D4 * Hysterectomy Information [https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/procedures/hysterectomy] — Cleveland Clinic * Hysterectomy Information [https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/hysterectomy/] — NHS.uk * HysterSisters [https://www.hystersisters.com/] — Hysterectomy Support & Stories * Adenomyosis at hysterectomy: prevalence, patient characteristics, clinical profile and histopatholgical finding [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22971863/] — PubMed * Adenomyosis: An update regarding its diagnosis and clinical features [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34520877/] — 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. CLICK HERE FOR THE TRANSCRIPT [https://www.epodcastproductions.com/thats-hysterical-now-get-out/5-nice-things-i-did-for-myself-lovely-day-recovery-day-13-season-3-episode-20] ** Follow @ThatsHystericalPodcast [https://www.instagram.com/thatshystericalpodcast/] on Instagram for Show Updates and News ** ** Share your Hysterectomy Story on That's Hysterical! Now, Get Out! [https://forms.gle/xrWmzyCQgycAJDjU6] ** >>> SUPPORT THE SHOW https://ko-fi.com/thatshystericalpodcast [https://ko-fi.com/thatshystericalpodcast] ** Stay in the loop with our latest episodes, upcoming topics, and exciting announcements — Sign Up for the Newsletter! [https://thatshysterical-podcast.eo.page/fg1m2] **

Enjoying the Walking Treadmill and the Endless Opportunities While Restless — Recovery Day 12

"I don't know, my schedule was always flexible to deal with when I had to be in bed for, I don't know, and flares and PMS, and ovulation, whatever was ailing me that day. But now there's this opportunity of stuff, of travel, of things that I wasn't doing before, not just because of a pandemic. I mean, now there's actually the availability for me to travel again." — Emily, 12 Days Since Uterus Eviction Day >>> SUPPORT THE SHOW https://ko-fi.com/thatshystericalpodcast [https://ko-fi.com/thatshystericalpodcast] In This Episode: * My incision pain's gone down and I'm just taking ibuprofen for that, yay! * I got my walking treadmill, and I'm so excited for it! * I'm starting to get restless being in recovery with everyone also in the house with me. I'm looking forward to some alone time driving as soon as I'm cleared for a nice long drive. * Today would have been Day 6 of my period, but thank goodness that's no longer something to worry about. * The Slay the Spire Twitch Streamer my husband watches, Jorbs: https://www.twitch.tv/jorbs * I'm already feeling the relief from the hysterectomy as I comfortably sat on a barstool for dinner! I didn't realize how my tolerance for bar stools had gone down so much just from my painful uterus! * I'm already considering going to conferences again, now that I'm not held hostage by my body's pain schedule! Additional Links and Resources: Links not working in your podcast player app? Visit ThatsHystericalPodcast.com * Adenomyosis - Symptoms [https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/adenomyosis/symptoms-causes/syc-20369138] — Mayo Clinic * Adenomyosis - Diagnosis + Treatment [https://mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/adenomyosis/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20369143] — Mayo Clinic * Adenomyosis: A Significantly Neglected and Misunderstood Disorder [https://amzn.to/3G68EHS] - Book by Maria Yeager * Adenomyosis Advice Association Facebook Group [https://www.facebook.com/groups/434133060431825/?ref=share&mibextid=Y4ggo0] — Facebook * Helpful Reddit r/hysterectomy Post To Read If You Have Pre-Op Anxiety [https://www.reddit.com/r/hysterectomy/s/U4f2NC42nJ] — MamaO2D4 * Hysterectomy Information [https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/procedures/hysterectomy] — Cleveland Clinic * Hysterectomy Information [https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/hysterectomy/] — NHS.uk * HysterSisters [https://www.hystersisters.com/] — Hysterectomy Support & Stories * Adenomyosis at hysterectomy: prevalence, patient characteristics, clinical profile and histopatholgical finding [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22971863/] — PubMed * Adenomyosis: An update regarding its diagnosis and clinical features [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34520877/] — 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. CLICK HERE FOR THE TRANSCRIPT [https://www.epodcastproductions.com/thats-hysterical-now-get-out/enjoying-the-walking-treadmill-and-the-endless-opportunities-while-restless-recovery-day-12-season-3-episode-19] ** Follow @ThatsHystericalPodcast [https://www.instagram.com/thatshystericalpodcast/] on Instagram for Show Updates and News ** ** Share your Hysterectomy Story on That's Hysterical! Now, Get Out! [https://forms.gle/xrWmzyCQgycAJDjU6] ** >>> SUPPORT THE SHOW https://ko-fi.com/thatshystericalpodcast [https://ko-fi.com/thatshystericalpodcast] ** Stay in the loop with our latest episodes, upcoming topics, and exciting announcements — Sign Up for the Newsletter! [https://thatshysterical-podcast.eo.page/fg1m2] **