LBH - Let’s Be Honest!

Hey,

It's been 10 months since my last episode - oops! I've been dealing with diaphragm issues, I took time off work to rebuild my strength, recovering from physical burnout, and planning my seventh surgery.

I celebrated a special birthday in July 2023, enjoying a few weeks of respite and sunshine. However, life took an unexpected turn in the Autumn.

In this solo ramblings episode, I update you on my recovery and rehabilitation journey since my June 2023 episode.

I'll share insights around my peri-menopause journey - Hormone test results from July - A&E & hospital admission - My pelvic MRI - Meeting a new consultant - Undergoing another major surgery (number 7)

Quote of the episode: "Old keys won't open new doors."

For more details about my conditions and surgeries, check out my blog at LBH Lifestyle.

Please remember, I am not a medical professional. The views and experiences I share are my own. Always consult a healthcare provider for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment options.

Excuse the echo! I had issues with the mic, but couldn’t re-record.

References:Reoccurrence of endometriosis after hysterectomy 

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LBH x

Hey, 

I have been away for a bit! LBH - Let’s Be Honest, is back. A very quick update episode, surgery, menopause, HRT, sleep, travel and a new role. 

Quote of the podcast ''It won't always be easy. It won't always be fun. But in the end, it'll always be worth it''

For more details about my conditions and surgeries, check out my blog at ⁠LBH Lifestyle.⁠

Please remember, I am not a medical professional. The views and experiences I share are my own. Always consult a healthcare provider for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment options.

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LBH x

Hey,

I promised I wouldn't leave it so long between recordings, it's been just over a month. Lots of rehabilitation, core strengthening and consistent steps in the right direction.

This episode is a throwback to a raw, real and genuine style of recording, from my car, on record, whilst I drive to hydrotherapy. Throwing back to September 2020, Cornwall road trip vibes. Apologies in advance for the poor quality audio and background noise.

This is a solo ramblings episode, following my update in April 2023. I shared my results from an MRI and dynamic ultrasound showing 50% reduced muscle mass in my right side torso (where I have had several lung and diaphragm surgeries) and lack of movement on the right causing severe pain, breathlessness and fatigue.

I talk about my physio and hydrotherapy plans, pacing and my phased return to work in May. Pacing hasn't been easy between rehab, work and life. My physio, consultant and GP are making changes, adjusting and trying new things to drive my recovery and progress forwards.

You can read more about my conditions and surgeries in my blog: https://www.lbhlifestyle.co.uk/my-blog this will bring you up to date.

I am not a medical professional, so views and experiences are my own. Please consult a medical professional or healthcare provider for any medical advice, diagnosis or treatment options.

References:

⁠⁠Impact of water therapy on pain management in patients with fibromyalgia: current perspectives⁠⁠

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LBH x

Hey,

LBH here! It’s been a whole year since I last recorded a solo ramblings episode (10 months since my guest podcast with Chantelle Burson).

It’s now Spring 2023. The sun is shining the UK (3rd April 2023). This is a solo ramblings episode, an update just over a two years from my major surgery during the pandemic related to thoracic/diaphragmatic endometriosis.

I talk about my return to full time work, striving for balance, starting to get my life back after hydrotherapy in 2021/2022, followed by my second bout of Covid 19 and the news that followed in January 2023 following an MRI and dynamic ultrasound.

This should bring you up to date!

I am not a medical professional, so views and experiences are my own. Please consult a medical professional or healthcare provider for any medical advice, diagnosis or treatment options.

References:

⁠Impact of water therapy on pain management in patients with fibromyalgia: current perspectives⁠

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LBH x

Hi All, 

I am excited to announce my first Guest podcast episode of series 3. Series 3 puts a spotlight on Endometriosis, Adenomyosis and Invisible Illness. 

This guest and i met in lockdown via Instagram following my thoracic endometriosis surgery. She is a true warrior and a very special woman, a mum, a fighter, an artist and an empath. 

Quote of the pod - “A soul that carries empathy is a soul that has survived enormous pain”  Jam Alker

My guest this episode is Chantelle Burson, Endometriosis & adenomyosis awareness warrior.

Chantelle is a photographer, she studied Interior Design and is from Auckland, New Zealand. She lives with her son Isaac who is 5 years old.

I love Chantelle’s determination and motivation to continue on throughout all she has been through. She is a true endo warrior.  Chantelle has lived with Scoliosis (since the age of 14) alongside endometriosis and adenomyosis.

Chantelle uses her creativity to share her story and educate others in the endometriosis community to understand more about their illness and how to get diagnosis.

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Instagram: @endomamajourney

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LBH x

Hi Guys!

Lockdown 3.0 is slowly lifting in the UK as I record this podcast episode. The sun is shining, and we are able to meet friends & loved ones outside. This is a solo ramblings episode update about my unexpected lung surgery for my thoracic/diaphragmatic endometriosis and my road to recovery. I spent 4.5 days in ICU following open surgery to remove my thoracic endometriosis during the Covid 19 pandemic. The nurses, doctors and surgeon were incredible and made me feel safe and looked after. I was unable to have any visitors due to C-19 but I never felt alone. 

I have included some tips for items to bring into hospital (these can work for any surgery), tips for recovery when you're back at home and some fancy medical terminology that i've learn over the past 8 weeks ;). 

I am not a medical professional, so views and experiences are my own. Please consult a medical professional or healthcare provider for any medical advice, diagnosis or treatment options. 

Quote of the pod "Pain is just a lesson when you heal''.

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LBH x

Hi Guys!  

We are currently in lockdown 3.0 in the UK as I record this in my home office in London  This is a solo ramblings episode update about what i've been up to health wise, treatment wise for my thoracic/diaphragmatic endometriosis, work wise and how i've had to adapt my approach to goals away from the typical 'New Year, New Me' goal setting (or not in the current pandemic) and of course self-care!  

Quote of the pod "Happiness is doing what you love and accepting whatever comes of it...''. 

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LBH x

Welcome to series 2 of LBH - Let's Be Honest! 

My first guest is a very special one who shares both similarities in our chronic illnesses and experience in our fertility footsteps...

Nadine Lewis is a career's coach she works in higher education, she has been married to her husband Guillaume for 2 years. Nadine was first diagnosed with pelvic endometriosis in 2007. She has had lung collapses, pleural effusions (fluid on her lungs), haemothorax (a collection of blood in the space between the chest wall and the lung). As if that wasn't enough Nadine has battled diaphragmatic endometriosis and bowel obstructions including living with a stoma and colostomy bag. 

Nadine openly discusses her IVF and fertility journey with us and her followers on Instagram. She is an endometriosis, chronic illness  and fertility awareness champion and all round woman empowering other women! 

Quote of the week ''It's not the strength of the body that counts, but the strength of the spirit''.

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Instagram: @nadineendoivf

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LBH x

Just a mini one guys! I’ve been out of action with an endometriosis flare up and have just found my voice again! Yay 😀 

Did we survive lockdown 2.0?

It’s my hubby’s 40th coming up and I’m so unprepared (so unlike me)! 

I’ve been pondering on the Christmas and festive season and what it means this year to us and how I am going to use this time for good...

Quote of the pod "What is the festive season? Tenderness for the past, courage for the present and hope for the future'.

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LBH x