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In today’s episode, I sit down with @drjocelynwallace, a physical therapist, Level 2 @CrossFit Trainer, & toddler mom, to discuss her personal & professional journey through fibroids, high-risk pregnancy, & hysterectomy.

Having undergone 2 open myomectomies, a C-section, & ultimately a total hysterectomy, Dr. Wallace shares invaluable insights on healing after major surgery, managing fibroids as a young mom, & navigating early perimenopause.

In this episode, we cover:

🔹Living with fibroids & the journey to motherhood
🔹The decision-making process behind a hysterectomy
🔹Hysterectomy recovery & onset of surgical perimenopause
🔹Key post-surgery care tips
🔹How to manage a missed diagnosis
🔹The challenges of a high-risk pregnancy
🔹Where to find reliable information on fibroids & navigating return to activity after pelvic surgery

Time Stamps

1:00 introduction

4:15 getting a fibroid diagnosis

9:10 choices for treatment early on

13:50 the missed diagnosis

16:40 having a background in strength training

18:17 high-risk pregnancy after fibroids

25:20 having a planned c-section after abdominal surgery

37:08 running with fibroids

42:40 choices surrounding hysterectomies

50:01 providers who play to people’s fears

53:20 differential diagnosis in perimenopause

57:00 recovery after hysterectomy

64:15 resistance training after hysterectomy

70:45 rapid fire questions

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