Erica Chidi Cohen Instagram – it’s been three weeks since my abdominal myomectomy. my team at @uclahealth took amazing care of me and i don’t take that for granted, especially as a black woman. they removed 23 fibroids of every shape and size. ⚠️content warning⚠️ if you’re not squeamish—swipe through for a closer look. all together my fibroids weighed around 500 grams—approximately the weight of a six-month old fetus.
recovery has been hard. instead of pushing through the pain, i’ve had to slow down and listen to my body literally demand that i do less. it’s been uncomfortable to surrender and face how attached i am to being productive. i’ve had to rediscover my value outside of the framework of achievement. this forced stillness will be one of my greatest teachers. it’s a portal for deep bodily and psychic change—a chance to see everything differently. more on the surgery and recovery process as i continue to heal but today i’m joyful, fibroid-free and finally back at home in my body. #itsallinmygut | Posted on 04/May/2022 21:03:12
