Brief Update

Hi friends, it’s your friendly neighborhood weight loss coach. (Me. Dana.)

This blog is going to get right to the point this week. I’m sharing this information because it took me years to be heard and get the medical care I’ve been seeking. 

I had a hysterectomy this past Tuesday the 5th. The procedure went very well, and I’m currently at home recovering. In my usual impatient fashion, I’m chomping at the bit to return to my normal weight training routine and daily movement. However, my body isn’t allowing me to do so...it keeps sending up signals to remind me that HELLO BITCH, YOU JUST HAD MAJOR SURGERY.

And instead of saying shitty things to myself about it, I’m allowing myself to rest and recover. (Within reason.) That’s a first! Let’s celebrate that win right there. 🥳

Through the years, my long and painful cycles were brushed off as “normal” or because of my weight. Birth control pills were continually pushed as the only option…15 years of taking those in my 20s and 30s did nothing to help my mental health.

Well, turns out - 2023 was my year! I was FINALLY heard by an amazing doctor in Ventura, CA. She offered me all possible options, all of the risks, and all of the necessary support. After a lot of research and discussion, we went with a laparoscopic hysterectomy and left my ovaries intact. 

Women deserve body autonomy. No one knows our bodies better than we do. We deserve to have choices and not be told to just deal with it or lose weight (ah yes, the magical cure-all).

“My body, my choice” is about so much more than abortion; it’s about quality of life for women of all ages and in all stages. 

So keep advocating for yourself. It may take numerous attempts to get the help you’re looking for, and you might learn a lot about what not to do along the way. Reach out to me if you need support; I’m here to listen.

I’ll be back in full swing soon enough. In the meantime, feel free to email me at dana@revolution-within.com with any questions or just to chat. 

Love & Hugs,

Dana