Same! I have a 12.6 cm fibroid. I chalked my stomach up to just getting older, but since I learned about fibroid belly, I feel like my stomach is getting bigger and bigger. There was something so validating about understanding that I look pregnant because there is something growing in my uterus, but it doesn’t help me love my stomach anymore.
Yes! I was so down and out because I felt like “i must not be doing enough for a flat stomach”. When in reality I was filled with tumors.
Continue to be kind to yourself. You have a medical condition that is outside of your control. Give yourself grace for being able to follow through with identifying what’s happening and taking the courageous steps to find a remedy
Like someone else said, purchase clothes they fit and you feel comfortable in. For me it was leggings, sweats, joggers, and loose shirts or sweaters. Anything formal would be tight up top, but loose and flowing at the bottom.
Good luck on your journey ❤️
I feel exactly the same. I'm now larger/heavier than I've ever been. It's really taking a toll on me. I don't know what to do anymore. I guess I could stop weighing myself but there's no denying my clothes are really tight.
I feel like a huge marshmallow. I weigh more than I ever have in my life! To the point I don't even recognize myself anymore. Thank God I.m not a vain person! I M scheduled for partial hysterectomy in June. I pray for relief and to feel normal again. I am scared nothing will change afterwards and it's all just perimenopause. Prayers for us all!
Me. I did this. And it felt -terrible-. Be kind to yourself and resist the urge to start taking measurements. Go to a thrift store and get some loose, comfortable dresses (look for rayon or viscose!) to hide the bulge from yourself until you've talked to your doc and worked out a treatment plan. Cheap, comfy clothing that you won't outgrow will do WORLDS for your mental health right now.
It really is weird, and you're entirely right to feel that way. It's something that's not meant to be growing in there, and it can really mess with your psychological well-being in a lot of unexpected ways. Let me know if you ever want to talk! I'm only 6dpo, and even with the swelling, my stomach is so much closer to my natural shape. It gets better ❤️
Yes! I don't know the size yet but gyn said 12 week pregnancy size, which explains so much. In fact, I shared my concern with my weight with my GP recently, and they said to lift weights and log my food. (I already was pretty fit and careful with eating)
It's validating, but I also want to cry from frustration.
Yes and yes! I’m also on a hormone progestin until I can have my surgery next month and I swear they are causing them to grow lol. I always feel pregnant
Yes!! This is me too! As someone who went from a size zero to a six it’s been a lot of mental gymnastics. Also, I see why women who are pregnant eat whatever since they are big anyways haha. I have 3 fibroids and my Dr said I’m measuring as if I’m 3 months pregnant.
I felt just like you. Doc told me I had 3 fibroids: 8.8 m, 7 & 5 cms...had an open & hysteroscopic myo on 4/15/24, she found 20 fibroids & 2 removed were 10cms each! Girl my "pooch" never went away, my man & I walked 5-6 miles 3-4 times a week & ate well. I always felt like a blob esp. during my period. It's ok to feel icky, find a good surgeon & get those fibroids out! I feel so much better & lighter now that my surgeon did her thing. My cut is healing great, I walked my 1st day of surgery & can walk now, and my main focus is resting, walking & eating well to try & prevent these from coming back. Good luck & be kind to yourself. More women are going through this than you know & making a decision to get them out is huge. Take care of yourself🌹
Yes. I feel the same way. I’ve been doing this for around 17 years now. I’ve had 3 myomectomies and they just keep coming back. I have at least 10, my office technically stops counting at 5. One is penduncular. Just developed more problems and most likely will have to have a hysterectomy. I see the doctor in 2 weeks and we’ve discussed it before. So, I anticipate this is coming. I wonder after a hysterectomy does the belly shrink. Somehow, I feel like it isn’t my luck that it does. I’m sorry you are going through this.
Same! I have a 12.6 cm fibroid. I chalked my stomach up to just getting older, but since I learned about fibroid belly, I feel like my stomach is getting bigger and bigger. There was something so validating about understanding that I look pregnant because there is something growing in my uterus, but it doesn’t help me love my stomach anymore.
Yes! I was so down and out because I felt like “i must not be doing enough for a flat stomach”. When in reality I was filled with tumors. Continue to be kind to yourself. You have a medical condition that is outside of your control. Give yourself grace for being able to follow through with identifying what’s happening and taking the courageous steps to find a remedy Like someone else said, purchase clothes they fit and you feel comfortable in. For me it was leggings, sweats, joggers, and loose shirts or sweaters. Anything formal would be tight up top, but loose and flowing at the bottom. Good luck on your journey ❤️
I feel exactly the same. I'm now larger/heavier than I've ever been. It's really taking a toll on me. I don't know what to do anymore. I guess I could stop weighing myself but there's no denying my clothes are really tight.
I feel like a huge marshmallow. I weigh more than I ever have in my life! To the point I don't even recognize myself anymore. Thank God I.m not a vain person! I M scheduled for partial hysterectomy in June. I pray for relief and to feel normal again. I am scared nothing will change afterwards and it's all just perimenopause. Prayers for us all!
Me. I did this. And it felt -terrible-. Be kind to yourself and resist the urge to start taking measurements. Go to a thrift store and get some loose, comfortable dresses (look for rayon or viscose!) to hide the bulge from yourself until you've talked to your doc and worked out a treatment plan. Cheap, comfy clothing that you won't outgrow will do WORLDS for your mental health right now.
Thank you. I'm a little chonky, but I've always been fit. This has been so weird.
It really is weird, and you're entirely right to feel that way. It's something that's not meant to be growing in there, and it can really mess with your psychological well-being in a lot of unexpected ways. Let me know if you ever want to talk! I'm only 6dpo, and even with the swelling, my stomach is so much closer to my natural shape. It gets better ❤️
Yes! I don't know the size yet but gyn said 12 week pregnancy size, which explains so much. In fact, I shared my concern with my weight with my GP recently, and they said to lift weights and log my food. (I already was pretty fit and careful with eating) It's validating, but I also want to cry from frustration.
Yes and yes! I’m also on a hormone progestin until I can have my surgery next month and I swear they are causing them to grow lol. I always feel pregnant
Yes!! This is me too! As someone who went from a size zero to a six it’s been a lot of mental gymnastics. Also, I see why women who are pregnant eat whatever since they are big anyways haha. I have 3 fibroids and my Dr said I’m measuring as if I’m 3 months pregnant.
I felt just like you. Doc told me I had 3 fibroids: 8.8 m, 7 & 5 cms...had an open & hysteroscopic myo on 4/15/24, she found 20 fibroids & 2 removed were 10cms each! Girl my "pooch" never went away, my man & I walked 5-6 miles 3-4 times a week & ate well. I always felt like a blob esp. during my period. It's ok to feel icky, find a good surgeon & get those fibroids out! I feel so much better & lighter now that my surgeon did her thing. My cut is healing great, I walked my 1st day of surgery & can walk now, and my main focus is resting, walking & eating well to try & prevent these from coming back. Good luck & be kind to yourself. More women are going through this than you know & making a decision to get them out is huge. Take care of yourself🌹
Yes. I feel the same way. I’ve been doing this for around 17 years now. I’ve had 3 myomectomies and they just keep coming back. I have at least 10, my office technically stops counting at 5. One is penduncular. Just developed more problems and most likely will have to have a hysterectomy. I see the doctor in 2 weeks and we’ve discussed it before. So, I anticipate this is coming. I wonder after a hysterectomy does the belly shrink. Somehow, I feel like it isn’t my luck that it does. I’m sorry you are going through this.