Auto Immune Disease and Uterine Ablation - Health Update!

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  • Опубликовано: 3 ноя 2024

Комментарии • 105

  • @MJohannaS89
    @MJohannaS89 3 года назад +7

    Thank you for sharing your personal journey and helping normalize, on you public platform, the things that many are going through- sincerely a medical professional who encourages her friends to talk about lumps and bumps at the dinner table (even if it is “gross stuff”)

    • @JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge
      @JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge  3 года назад +2

      I appreciate that comment more than I can say, Johanna. We stigmatize so much about our health and it keeps us from living our best lives! I’m very passionate about it, too!

    • @MJohannaS89
      @MJohannaS89 3 года назад

      @@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge we were over here at our “COVID bubble” Seder talking about postpartum bleeding while passing around the baby. It is the icky stuff no one wants to talk about, and for our patients, nothing you can say will shock me, so don’t hold back, we have seen it all and want to help.

  • @marylinda
    @marylinda 2 года назад +2

    Thank you so much for this video. I'm about to get ablation in 2 weeks. I don't know why my previous doctors never recommended it. I've been suffering with menstrual pain to the point where it was affecting my work. The amount of days I've lost because of this is just frustrating to think about. I'm so glad you're discussing this. I feel a lot more confident about this surgery because of your videos. Thank you. Thank you.

  • @RunFitMama
    @RunFitMama 3 года назад +5

    Love that you talk about women’s health. It is SO important! I often feel like women aren’t heard as much when it comes to health so I’m happy you put it all out there

  • @oldwelshwitch
    @oldwelshwitch 2 года назад +1

    I have been struggling to find any content about uterine ablations so I appreciate you sharing this! Thank you!

  • @donnabaardsen5372
    @donnabaardsen5372 3 года назад +2

    As someone born immuno-deficient, and having numerous overlapping autoimmune diseases, it is very important to openly talk about them. They wax and wane, but never go away. Timely info., Jen, because what you're doing does lessen flares. It really is up to us. It took me years to be fully diagnosed, a real battle. If a doctor doesn't listen, move on💞🤗

    • @JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge
      @JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge  3 года назад +1

      Such a good perspective, Donna! And you’re so right - it really is all up to us both in terms of lifestyle and in being advocates for our own needs with our doctors!

  • @summerwatson8239
    @summerwatson8239 3 года назад +1

    Thanks for sharing. I’ve had a couple of incidents where doctors told me actual conditions and issues were caused by laziness or weight or just weren’t a problem. I love that you walked our of that office saying, Nope! I think too often women especially forget how to be our own best advocates. Thank you!

  • @dianemcspedon6833
    @dianemcspedon6833 3 года назад +1

    Jen, thank you for sharing your experience... you are a continued inspiration for me. I have Fibromyalgia & it takes over my life. Hearing how you are able to manage your autoimmune illness gives me hope!

  • @chelynnah
    @chelynnah 3 года назад +2

    I really appreciate your openness in sharing this personal stuff. I know it will help many. 💗
    I have M.E./Chronic Fatigue Syndrome along with a couple of other I identified autoimmune related issues and pains.
    You are so right when you talk about how when we haven’t had a flare for a while we get lax. 😬

  • @Havoc_Unlimited
    @Havoc_Unlimited 3 года назад +2

    A few days away from getting my ablation. I hope it works. I can’t believe it’s taken this long to find a doctor that would consider it and bring it up as an option for me (30yrs old, childfree, tubal ligation in the past)
    Your channel has been very helpful. My sincere gratitude to you.

    • @maddieschulz3537
      @maddieschulz3537 3 года назад

      How did it go for you, being that you already had a tubal? This is likely the route I'd like to go a few years from now! A long, heavy, atrocious period has felt like such a burden my entire reproductive life, and not wanting kids makes it feel even more pointless. This seems like a more practical route for me vs a hysto.

    • @Havoc_Unlimited
      @Havoc_Unlimited 3 года назад +3

      @@maddieschulz3537 hey! So, I had the tubal ligation in 2020. Was supposed to get the ablation at that time but chickened out. Fast forward to June 2021! My cycles kept getting worse so my doctor performed the ablation in June. Now it’s October and I only spot! The cramps I was experiencing before the ablation would be so bad I would vomit, now they are barely a 2 (on a 1-10 scale!) No more Debilitating pointless cycles and even more of a safeguard to remain child free!
      I have no regrets and wish you luck on your journey!

    • @sarah83summers
      @sarah83summers 2 года назад

      @@Havoc_Unlimited Can I ask what kind of ablation you had?

    • @Havoc_Unlimited
      @Havoc_Unlimited 2 года назад

      @@sarah83summers an endometrial ablation.

    • @sarah83summers
      @sarah83summers 2 года назад

      Was it the Novasure or the balloon one or something else?

  • @TammySkipperTV
    @TammySkipperTV 3 года назад +2

    My health is my April priority, so grateful for this update and reminder to get some more things scheduled for my own care.

    • @JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge
      @JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge  3 года назад

      It’s just so important, Tammy! Glad to hear you’re focusing on it!

    • @valkyriesanborn189
      @valkyriesanborn189 3 года назад +2

      Then you should get your vitamin d levels checked. Most people don't even realize they are deficient. My level was at 10 and I would have never known to check for it and I'm coming to find out that it's been really affecting my quality of life. 40% or people are deficient it's best to just make sure your levels are where they should be. Good luck with your health journey.

  • @beccaschlomann7592
    @beccaschlomann7592 3 года назад +1

    Thanks for sharing! I’ve actually been wondering. I don’t know why but RUclips keeps recommending your Hashimoto video even though I’ve seen it. We definitely need to hear others talk about their struggles. So many creator, youtubers, influencers, celebrities, even friends and family, only talk about the positive things and don’t ever share the struggles. And of course everyone gets to choose what they share but it can make you feel alone or like no one else struggles or has health issues and or has a hard time getting everything done, it just applies to so many different areas of life, not just health. So I always appreciate when someone is willing to share.
    I’m so glad you’re doing well. I had never heard of a uterine ablation before so that was interesting. I always think the less invasive option should be explored first. It still maybe not be the best option for everyone but it doesn’t mean it isn’t a good option for some. I remember your previous video saying it had like a 30% chance of not working and my thought was “well that’s a 70% chance it will work. That’s pretty good!” Anyway, thanks for the update. We do care how you’re doing and I’m so glad it’s a positive update. And if/when you have an update that’s not so positive, we will be here for you then, too.

  • @charliehuffman326
    @charliehuffman326 3 года назад +2

    Glad things are currently on a good trajectory health-wise for you! Appreciate the update.

  • @angiefloyd6298
    @angiefloyd6298 3 года назад +1

    I'm glad you share!! So many people feel like it's not okay to discuss and I think that builds up and causes potential other issues, such as stress and anxiety! I suffer with awful anxiety and I don't hide it, it's part of me!

    • @JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge
      @JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge  3 года назад +1

      I totally agree with you! The conversations themselves can open up a path for healing! Thanks, Angie.

  • @midlifewellnesslife
    @midlifewellnesslife 3 года назад

    That's amazing result for you! Our health is really important, specially at this time in our life.

  • @MaryHernandez-lq8kq
    @MaryHernandez-lq8kq 3 года назад

    This is much more helpful than I expected. Came because of my own need for gynecological treatment.

  • @kimhahn6220
    @kimhahn6220 3 года назад

    I just found this channel. I love your other channel but this really hits home due to my own diagnosis of Rheumatoid Arthritis. Thankfully I found a wonderful woman doctor who actually listen and observed/ evaluated me correctly and diagnosed me finally. Some doctors said it was all I I my head but Jen there were times I couldn’t take care of my personal needs...Now I am on a medication regimen that has worked and along with drinking enough water and eating right I am feeling better. Congratulations on your progress and God bless you,❤️

    • @JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge
      @JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge  3 года назад +1

      Getting that diagnosis can be scary but also a relief because there’s finally a why! It’s so hard to keep pursuing an answer when you’re being told you’re fine - so glad you kept working to get to the answer!

  • @catblue6393
    @catblue6393 3 года назад +1

    👍🏻 Glad your health if good and stabilized. 🐕🐕🐕 💓

  • @tannerclark4019
    @tannerclark4019 3 года назад +1

    Glad to hear you are doing well! ❤️

  • @tawnyamahaffey2377
    @tawnyamahaffey2377 3 года назад

    I also got an Apple Watch for Valentine’s Day because I’ve decided to get a better handle on what I was eating and really having no exercise and, like you, having these “goals” to reach us really working well for me too!
    Thank you for sharing and love that you’ve found a rhythm and lifestyle that is keeping the Hashimoto’s away and being free again after the ablation - that really IS Joyful Living! 😃

  • @trishsp3160
    @trishsp3160 3 года назад

    I am very happy to hear about your health updates. Stay well!

  • @angelarabideau444
    @angelarabideau444 3 года назад +1

    Very encouraging ! Thank you for your transparency!

  • @debbiewyborn5820
    @debbiewyborn5820 Год назад

    Thank you for sharing your journey Jen. Yes, reducing stress (I’ve retired from “paid” work early), IF, eating mindfully, listening to my body when it’s time to rest, helps a lot to address the Hashi issues. Going from defence to offence has helped with another auto immune disorder I had (Chronic benign neutropenia) to be resolved 🙏🏼

  • @lisasproul8027
    @lisasproul8027 3 года назад

    Great video. I am still eating between 8 and 6 because of watching your intermittent fasting video. It has helped me keep my weight under control and I do feel better when I am consistent. Not snacking at night while watching tv is huge for me!

    • @JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge
      @JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge  3 года назад

      YES I think I was wasting a lot of calories in the hours after dinner! Just that one change made all the difference.

  • @d.a.ballou9740
    @d.a.ballou9740 3 года назад

    Always glad to hear how you are doing.

  • @kristensmith80
    @kristensmith80 3 года назад

    I’m so glad that you’re doing well. Thank you for being so open about your health. It’s very encouraging! Prayers for your continued health.

  • @nmernst
    @nmernst 3 года назад

    So important to share and exchange helpful information about our health. Finding the balance between oversharing and bringing awareness is a tricky one, but we all have to try. Glad you are doing so much better!

    • @JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge
      @JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge  3 года назад +1

      It is hard and I never want to over share just for views so I appreciate this comment very much!

  • @lauragaydos8559
    @lauragaydos8559 3 года назад +1

    I love all your videos, but I really appreciate the ones like this💕

    • @JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge
      @JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge  3 года назад +1

      Thank you, Laura! It’s a little less fun than a lot of my other content but I also feel like it’s part of my calling to share these things (which may make me sound like a nut)😳😂❤️

    • @lauragaydos8559
      @lauragaydos8559 3 года назад

      Haha I promise it doesn’t make you sound like a nut! It certainly helps me and I’m sure it helps others feel more comfortable talking about what they are going through.

  • @allisonwittner2111
    @allisonwittner2111 3 года назад

    I love this video Jen! I think it’s so empowering to young women to hear these things. To piggy back I had my second child March of 2020 at the height of covid. I knew my pregnancy wasn’t right. I knew something was wrong. I kept talking to my obs who weren’t listening. I had my baby girl and then I almost died from child birth. Talk. Talk until a doctor will listen. It is so important. Your life could depend on it.

  • @hannahelizabeththomas9267
    @hannahelizabeththomas9267 3 года назад +2

    Thanks for taking about your periods my periods are really bad thanks for the update

    • @JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge
      @JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge  3 года назад +3

      We don’t talk about it nearly as much as we should! Thank you for taking the time to comment ❤️

  • @journeys_with_jen
    @journeys_with_jen 3 года назад

    Thanks for sharing these updates. It's reassuring to know that you struggle with so many of the female issues that lots of us may also be struggling with. I have been trying to be more mindful about my health as I get older. It is easy to not prioritize it. Thanks for being so honest with your experiences.

  • @kellymolter2231
    @kellymolter2231 3 года назад

    Thank you for always sharing and being so real, Jen. You help me feel braver to talk with my own doctor and be a better advocate....and I've been in healthcare for over 25 years, but I still find it hard.

  • @jenny71WDW
    @jenny71WDW 3 года назад

    You once again are helping so many and I appreciate you so much.

    • @JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge
      @JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge  3 года назад +1

      I am glad that people don't see it as thought I'm doing it "for clicks" because the truth is, I would honestly rather NOT share such personal things but I do feel like it's a story that needs to be shared! Thank you, Jenny!

    • @jenny71WDW
      @jenny71WDW 3 года назад

      @@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge hearing it shared by you is very helpful. Keep doing what you do and glad to know that you are doing ok!

  • @Liezjeuh
    @Liezjeuh 3 года назад

    aaah the flare ups .... fun times. not. And yes, why do we keep doing it to ourselves?!
    I am so glad to hear that you are not on medication at the moment. Well done :-) I have had a few hard months, January and February were basically just 1 big giant flare up. March was 'oh hi there, depression, why did you come back again?' with a hard crash at the end, but slowly starting to feel better again. I am a Spring baby so that does help....even though we had more snow yesterday and today then we had all winter long here.... weird but ok. Now give me sunshine and warmer days please, thank you! :-) My mental health needs it!
    Thank you for being so open about your health. I think talking about things like this is so important and it's kinda sad that in 2021, it is still some sort of taboo to talk about your health, especially when it's not all rainbows and sunshine....
    Hope you are doing well, Jen
    xx

    • @JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge
      @JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge  3 года назад +1

      It really is taboo and it so shouldn't be!

    • @Liezjeuh
      @Liezjeuh 3 года назад

      @@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge Exactly! So kudos to you for speaking about it! :-)

  • @maryminoff4353
    @maryminoff4353 2 года назад

    I can so relate, I have Graves’ disease & had hyperthyroidism now hypothyroidism. In addition to having had a uterine ablation. I love intermittent fasting feel so much better since I started.

  • @tiffanyhatcher310
    @tiffanyhatcher310 3 года назад

    Your point about giving your body a break from digestion is interesting. Digestion so often can be a cause of autoimmune disease. I went into remission a year ago from my Grave's disease but I haven't been taking as great of care of myself and I really feel it after the holidays. I am going to start reducing the trigger foods for myself but I think I will now look into what may be an ideal fasting period for myself. I'm glad you are doing so well!

    • @JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge
      @JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge  3 года назад

      Tiffany, it's definitely not for every one but I have honestly just felts so much better since I started doing it!

  • @maxilenefils-aime2636
    @maxilenefils-aime2636 8 месяцев назад

    You doing Amazing job by explaining about women health just thank you so much for what you do 🙏

  • @keithallinder1260
    @keithallinder1260 3 года назад

    (Jane) Thank you for being willing to discuss this topic. Love your blouse!

  • @kimlamonte5593
    @kimlamonte5593 3 года назад

    Thank you for sharing. I have felt much better with fasting and becoming vegetarian( recipes please!). At 53 I finally realized that you are whar you eat

  • @saraj396
    @saraj396 3 года назад

    Thank you for sharing your update and being so encouraging!😀

  • @kelleydisney31
    @kelleydisney31 3 года назад

    Love that you share so much with us. 💜

  • @jasmilysosa
    @jasmilysosa 3 года назад

    And yes I subscribe to your channel because of this only,I want it information about the uterus surgery,so thanks for this video!!!

  • @DailyMomRantings
    @DailyMomRantings 3 года назад

    Thank you for talking about the ablation experience you had. Mine is on the 8th of September and I am hoping it works. At 45, I am so fed up with almost 10 days a month of heavy bleeding and unbearable cramps. Here's hoping mine goes as well as yours did.

    • @gineta3075
      @gineta3075 2 года назад

      Did you have it done? How are you doing?

    • @aliciaalam8415
      @aliciaalam8415 2 года назад

      How are u doing now ?

  • @lydiadantzler9525
    @lydiadantzler9525 3 года назад

    Jen, thank you for sharing this update. I have been on a similar journey with hypothyroidism, and have found Intermittent Fasting to be so helpful as well. Have you read "The Body Keeps the Score", by Dr. Bessel van der Kolk? It's a very heavy read, but I learned a lot from it. Thanks again for sharing your authentic self, it brings so much joy. Take care!

  • @irma562mart5
    @irma562mart5 2 года назад

    Thank you for your update I’m having surgery this month and I was just curious to know how was it. ☺️

  • @cori4872
    @cori4872 3 года назад

    This is great and all but the most important health update is how's Walter!? Haha! Hope he's feeling better too. But really, thank you for sharing! Women's health issues are too often dismissed or ignored and we need to talk about them more.

  • @majorhollingshead5906
    @majorhollingshead5906 3 года назад

    Thanks for the update. 😘❤️

  • @dianastanton2545
    @dianastanton2545 3 года назад

    Love your video’s and so encouraging

  • @katielemos8590
    @katielemos8590 3 года назад

    I had a uterine ablation several years. I heavily bled for a solid year. I had to have blood transfusion and the doctors did nothing. I went to my dr and asked to have my tubes tied and said, “Hey, while you’re in there, can you fry the inside of my uterus.” The horses ass looked at my husband and said, “Are you OK with this?” My wonderful husband said, “Well, it’s her body so it’s her decision.” The dr said, “She can’t have anymore children after this.” I was 38 and done having kids. My husband said, “You need to stop talking to me. Talk to her and only to her”. Any way, the ablation worked for just under a year then the bleeding came back so I had to have a hysterectomy. The hysterectomy was an easier recovery than the ablation. I also have Hashimoto’s.

  • @JJ-zl5tx
    @JJ-zl5tx 3 года назад

    Thanks for the update, Jen! I was wondering if you were still fasting.

  • @suzievision
    @suzievision 3 года назад

    Thank you for your openness and honesty. I don’t think we, as a society, appreciate how isolating medical conditions can be.

  • @maryleecardona6511
    @maryleecardona6511 2 года назад

    Yes I've been there iron infusion 2times I do want a ablation

  • @FamilyPixieDust429
    @FamilyPixieDust429 3 года назад

    I believe we all should share the health aliments we have and what we do to help ... my son is 10 and suffers with EDS and POTS and I plan on writing and vlogging about what we do to help him and how we do Disney under his conditions

  • @stephaniejacobs7659
    @stephaniejacobs7659 3 года назад +1

    Love your nod to Elle Woods 😜

  • @The-Ancestral-Cucina
    @The-Ancestral-Cucina 3 года назад

    Vital message‼️

  • @carmenortiz9175
    @carmenortiz9175 3 года назад

    Thank You, I`m going to try the intermittent fasting I think it would help me out . :)

  • @jorainer612
    @jorainer612 Месяц назад

    How are you now 3yrs since the ablation? I'm having this done on Monday.

    • @JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge
      @JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge  Месяц назад

      I had occasional spotting the first year or so and the last two years nothing at all. Good luck!!

  • @makeupbyjessw
    @makeupbyjessw 3 года назад

    How do you fit in running with intermittent fasting? Do you do it in the morning before you've eaten, or in the afternoon after you've eaten? Tha ks for the video!

    • @JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge
      @JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge  3 года назад +1

      I run fasted most days, depending on the weather! If I were running more than 45 minutes it might be an issue, but so far it's been fine. Great question!

  • @_LeslieJamaica_
    @_LeslieJamaica_ 2 года назад +1

    Did your fibroids shrink at all after your ablation?

  • @jaimeOZ
    @jaimeOZ 3 года назад

    Have you tried the time to walk in Apple fitness? I tried the Dolly Parton walk yesterday and it was great.

  • @celinapettas8483
    @celinapettas8483 2 года назад

    Hi so I have a fibroid that about 8 cm and a very small one . I was suppose to be scheduled to get a ufe Nov 16 but I wasn't comfortable with going through because finding out it could put u into early menopause. So I was intrested in the sonata procedure . Is this something you also got ? I personally don't have heavy bleeding after three months just got a period and it was normal bleeding. I really am wanting something done only because I'm bloated and do get sharp pain . From your opinion do u know anything about this sonata procedure ? Please if u can reply back asap

    • @Tamytutu81
      @Tamytutu81 10 месяцев назад

      Did you end up doing the sonata procedure? I'm doing some research on this now.

  • @francinetjones1814
    @francinetjones1814 2 года назад

    I love that blouse or dress you are wearing.

  • @candygirl9923
    @candygirl9923 10 месяцев назад

    My heavy cycle traumatized me I don’t even like to see red things I got prescribed provera it works but terrible side effects like depression fear and weight gain

  • @1DawnMarie1
    @1DawnMarie1 3 года назад

    I'd love to know how you're liking Apple Fitness, the only reviews I've previously seen are from people Apple asked to use the system so honestly those have to be taken with a HUGE grain of salt!!

    • @JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge
      @JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge  3 года назад

      Dawn I love it! So far I’ve done a yoga class, a rowing class and several of the treadmill workouts.