02/24/2026
"Where's Rheanne?"
I was advised today that not everyone knows why I am home recovering.
On February 11, I had a hysterectomy. It was done laparoscopically and I have 4 incisions.
I am healing pretty well, but have now caught a cold that causes coughing and this has delayed things a bit.
I cannot lift anything over 5lbs. Or move quickly. I am able to stand up and move around for about 8 minutes at a time now. I can stand up and not move much for about 20 minutes (yay for showering myself!) Reaching overhead is not advised, but I've managed to get into the cereal cupboard and it hasnt been any worse than walking too much.
Generally, I am feeling a bit like I've been hit by a truck.
I thought I would be back at work after 10 days. I was incorrect. It looks like I will have to trust the perfumed doctor who said a minimum of 4 weeks off.
No one needs to hear the medical horror story that was my journey to this point.
But if you have a uterus and anyone tries to brush off your period pain or bleeding, stick to your guns. Ask for more investigation. Demand it. Pain that impairs your ability to work, love, live, and dance, is NOT NORMAL.
If you remember nothing else, say to your doctor: this is impacting my ability to work/this is keeping my spouse from having a s*xual relationship with me.
If those don't work, tell them you are trying to get pregnant. (You don't have to be trying)
When the conversation moves to babies or spouses, suddenly they hear you better. . . I wish I had known those hacks sooner.
Take care of you
Love, from Rheanne
