# @katieaknowles on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DbeFD6hxCdz
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/68663147-katieaknowles-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-07-31T20:06:00.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Katie Knowles (@katieaknowles) — https://gondola.cc/katieaknowles

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One month. 🤯

It honestly feels like the longest and shortest month all at once.

This last month has absolutely humbled me. I genuinely thought I’d be bouncing back way quicker than I have. Turns out having your insides rearranged, years of endometriosis cut out, three prolapses repaired and your ovaries whipped out isn’t something you just “walk off”. 😂

I’ve had days where I’ve felt amazing and convinced myself I was back… only to completely overdo it and spend the next two days waddling around like I’m pregnant - oh the irony!!

It’s been frustrating because I’m rubbish at sitting still. I always think I can do “just one more thing”, and my body very quickly reminds me that’s not the case.  And I feel like I can put people clothes on and quickly learn that’s still not the case. 😫

But despite all of that… I don’t regret it for a second.

For the first time in ages, I actually feel hopeful. I know I’ve still got a long way to go, but I can already tell this surgery has given me a chance at getting my life back.

To everyone who’s messaged, checked in, shared their own stories or just reminded me to slow the hell down… thank you. It means more than you know.

If you’re recovering from surgery too, be kind to yourself. Your body is doing something incredible, even when it doesn’t feel like it.

Here’s to month one. Onwards to month two. 🤍

#Endometriosis #recovery #menopause #hysterectomy #womenshealth

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recovery, endometriosis, menopause, womenshealth, hysterectomy

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