Tending to the womb of creation

Notes on my surgery

I am having surgery this week to have a fibroid removed from my uterus. It’s an extremely common procedure, the doctor says. But nothing about what’s happening is commonplace for me.

For a year, I’ve been having irregular periods and excessive bleeding, probably largely because of this benign growth that has taken residence in my womb space. A sign and symptom of imbalance on multiple levels. Hormonal, yes. But also energetic, emotional, and financial.

Two months ago, I had heavy bleeding that lasted 16 days. I was so depleted. I nearly fainted one morning as I tried to stand up from my bed. I ended up at the local clinic getting an emergency IV drip. I sobbed, looking at the tube feeding nutrients into my arm. I was in disbelief, seeing myself like this. I felt sorry for myself. It was a slap in the face. I realized I can’t continue to do things the way I’ve been doing.