DR. JOCELYN WALLACE- Return to workouts after Hysterectomy
Episode description
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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CONNECT WITH JOCELYN
IG: https://www.instagram.com/drjocelynwallace/
Website: drjocelynwallace.com
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