The Fibroid Files · Recovery Log

Myomectomy Recovery Log

A day-by-day look at my recovery after a robotic-assisted myomectomy (fibroid removal surgery). Most people only see the before and the healed. This is everything in between: pain, eating, movement, sleep, and the stuff nobody warned me about.

Jessica Thomas, MPH
Jessica Thomas, MPHCreator of The Fibroid Files

Pain level (0 to 10)

The worst pain I felt that day.

Recovery milestones

What I've been able to do

Tap a category to see each milestone. Checked items show the post-op day I reached them. Recovery looks different for everyone, and there's no required day to accomplish these.

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This is my personal experience, shared for education. It isn't medical advice. Always follow your own surgeon's instructions, especially for medications and activity.