Lauren D'SilvaSep 6, 2022The Hysterectomy Diaries - Part Nine - True ConvalescenceIn which I discover the meaning of convalescence and take baby steps towards regaining fitness.
Lauren D'SilvaSep 3, 2022The Hysterectomy Diaries - Part Eight - Starting HRTWeeks three and four post op in which I receive visitors and start on my HRT. Yes, I do need to tell you about my bowels again!
Lauren D'SilvaAug 23, 2022The Hysterectomy Diaries Part Seven - Moving into the Crone PhaseThe second week after my operation. Revealing an incredible bruise, more constipation and thoughts about croning.
Lauren D'SilvaAug 15, 2022The Hysterectomy Diaries Part Six - Finding Ways to Cope at HomeGetting back home, practical strategies and adaptations to help me cope, constipation and a soul retrieval.
Lauren D'SilvaAug 10, 2022The Hysterectomy Diaries Part Five - Time to go HomeLast day in hospital, enjoying the food, watching the Jubilee, golden healing and getting ready to go home.
Lauren D'SilvaAug 4, 2022The Hysterectomy Diaries Part Four - Day Two - Being with DiscomfortIn which my hand swells like a balloon, I have excrutiating wind pain and get some useful hints and tips from the Physio.
Lauren D'SilvaAug 2, 2022The Hysterectomy Diaries Part Three - The First 24 Hours How it felt when the anaesthetic wore off after my operation. Spoiler alert - it hurt a lot! Getting pleasantly stoned on morphine...
Lauren D'SilvaJul 29, 2022The Hysterectomy Diaries Part Two - Day Zero, Operation DayOperation day, arrival panic attack, kind staff and goodbye uterus.
Lauren D'SilvaJul 27, 2022The Hysterectomy Diaries by Lauren D'Silva Part OneMaking the decision, Divine timing and unplugging from social media.