u/Millionaire_in

July 2 → September 2.
I wanted to share this for anyone who is still waiting for surgery, nervous about surgery, or wondering what recovery might look like on the other side.
I had a laparoscopic myomectomy after dealing with multiple fibroids, including one that was about 15 cm and weighed roughly 3.5 lbs. 😩 Seeing these pictures side by side really puts into perspective just how much my body was carrying.
Two months later, the difference in my abdomen and waist is incredible. More importantly, I’m just grateful to be on the other side of it and watching my body continue to heal. 🙏🏽
Recovery is a process, and everybody’s journey is different, but I hope sharing mine gives somebody in this group a little encouragement.
Exactly 8 weeks down. 💪🏽❤️ Here’s to continued healing!

So I’m a A little over ONE MONTH post-op! 🙌🏽
I’m feeling AMAZING. Officially healed and back in the gym! 💪🏽
No more constant bloating. No more walking around with a watermelon-sized fibroid. And baby… I look GOOD in my clothes again! 😂🙌🏽
I’ve had my first cycle since surgery and everything was normal. 🙏🏽
Seeing these pictures side by side is CRAZY. I knew I felt different, but actually seeing my body without that huge fibroid taking up all that space… whew!
If you’re dealing with fibroids and thinking about getting the surgery—GET THE SURGERY! 😂🙌🏽
For me, it was absolutely worth it.
I feel like ME again. ❤️
#Myomectomy #MyomectomyRecovery #FibroidAwareness #FibroidJourney #HealingJourney #OneMonthPostOp #BackInTheGym #ImBack

✨ Two weeks post-op... and I got cleared to get back in the gym! 🙌🏽🤎
Pre-op: 184 lbs
Today: 174 lbs
My normal pre-fibroid weight: 172 lbs
The biggest surprise? My 15 cm fibroid weighed 3.5 pounds... and that was just the largest of the four that were removed.
My surgeon told me this was the largest fibroid he's removed laparoscopically in the last 10 years. He said many surgeons would have performed an open myomectomy, but because of his skill and experience, I was able to have a minimally invasive procedure instead.

I don't take that for granted.
I'm incredibly grateful for my surgeon, for God's covering throughout this journey, and for everyone who prayed for me. Recovery isn't over, but today feels like a major victory. 🙏🏽
Now... let's rebuild this strength. 💪🏽🤎
#FibroidAwareness #MyomectomyRecovery #TwoWeeksPostOp #HealingJourney #GratefulHeart #BlackWomenHealth #FaithOverFear #GymBound #StrongerThanBefore

Actually 2 days post-op🙂

Progress. 🙏🏽🤎
Today I walked my little guy for the first time since surgery. We made it half a block... and yes, I even picked up 💩. 😂
It may not seem like much, but after a laparoscopic myomectomy, every step is a victory.
I'm getting stronger every day, and I'm so thankful for the progress God has already allowed me to make.
Healing isn't about how fast you go, it's about moving forward.
Thank You, God, for progress. 🙌🏽✨