Your Body Is More Than A Number
Carrying extra body fat can be a risk factor for many health issues, but it’s not the only piece of the puzzle.
Unfortunately, our healthcare system often oversimplifies everything with “weight loss” as a catch-all solution—even when there’s little evidence linking food alone to disorders like fibroids.
Sudden Belly Fat After Your Hysterectomy, Myomectomy Or Endo Excision?
Stress, especially acute stress like major surgery, can significantly impact our bodies. Not to mention the chronic stress you may have been going through leading up to surgery.
When we experience stress, our bodies release cortisol, a hormone associated with the body's "fight-or-flight" response. Cortisol can lead to increased fat accumulation, particularly in the abdominal area.