Wool Goddess

One week post-op. That feels like a milestone worth marking.

I’m definitely feeling more like myself again, clearer in the head, more present, more me. But I’m also very aware that there is still a lot of healing going on down there. Healing you can’t rush, see, or negotiate with; only respect.

The bleeding has now stopped, which feels reassuring and like a small but significant sign that things are settling. Still, stopping bleeding doesn’t mean healing is finished. Far from it.

Why I Still Can’t Bend Down

One of the biggest frustrations this week has been not being able to bend down, and yes, that’s completely normal.

Even though I’m a week in, my pelvic floor and perineum are still deeply stitched internally. Bending increases pressure through the abdomen and pushes directly down onto the repair. My body knows this, even when my mind forgets, and it sends a very firm no.

It’s not weakness.

It’s protection.

The deeper layers that were repaired take much longer to regain strength. Swelling is still present, tissues are still inflamed, and everything is adjusting to a new level of support. Avoiding bending isn’t about being overly cautious; it’s about giving the repair the best possible chance to heal properly and last.

So if something falls on the floor, it stays there. Annoying? Yes. Necessary? Also yes.

Nearly as annoying as having to ask for everything heavier than a kettle to be lifted for me? Yes.

Stitches: Why I’m Still Very Much “Stitched”

Although things may look calmer on the outside, internally, I am still very much stitched together.

The stitches near the surface usually begin to dissolve around the two to three week mark, but the deeper internal stitches, the ones doing the real structural work, are designed to last much longer. These can take anywhere from six to twelve weeks to fully dissolve, sometimes even longer, depending on the type used.

That means:

• Tugging or pulling sensations are normal
• Tightness is normal
• Needing to move slowly is normal

Healing here isn’t just skin-deep. It’s layered, internal, and foundational.

This is why rest still matters. Why am I still moving slow and why “feeling better” doesn’t mean “doing more”.

Slow Is Still Progress

I’m proud of my body for what it’s doing right now. Even on the days it feels frustrating, or limiting, or inconvenient. Healing isn’t passive; it’s active work happening quietly beneath the surface.

One week down.
Many more weeks of healing to go.

And that’s okay.

Love & healing hugs

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