Returning to Workouts After Endometriosis, Hysterectomy & Surgical Menopause: What Women Need to Know — with DR. JOCELYN WALLACE

Send us Fan MailIn 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 surgeryTime Stamps1:00 introduction4:15 getting a fibroid diagnosis9:10 choices for treatment early on13:50 the missed diagnosis16:40 having a background in strength training18:17 high-risk pregnancy after fibroids25:20 having a planned c-section after abdominal surgery37:08 running with fibroids42:40 choices surrounding hysterectomies50:01 providers who play to people’s fears53:20 differential diagnosis in perimenopause57:00 recovery after hysterectomy64:15 resistance training after hysterectomy70:45 rapid fire questionsCONNECT WITH CARRIEIG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/Website: https://carriepagliano.comCONNECT WITH JOCELYNIG: https://www.instagram.com/drjocelynwallace/Website: drjocelynwallace.comFree Questionnaire: https://drjocelynwallace.myflodesk.com/free-questionnaireThe Active Mom Podcast — a real mom's guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond, for active moms and the professionals who help them get there.Quick-hit conversations with moms, providers, and researchers... because you don't have a lot of free time (you're probably listening at 1.5x right now).Follow so you don't miss an episode. Rate & review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ — it's how the next mom searching for these answers actually finds them. Share it with the friend who needs it.Questions or topic requests? DM me 💌