Media personality Natalie Githinji has left the hospital and is continuing her recovery at home after undergoing surgery for endometriosis.
The radio presenter shared an update with her followers on Friday, September 4, saying she is gradually getting better, although the healing process has been difficult.
Githinji revealed that she has lost significant weight since the surgery. Her stitches have now been removed, but she is still struggling with movement and has not regained her normal energy levels.
“Appetite still at 0%… nausea at 80%… fatigue 80%.”
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She said she can currently only move with difficulty and is still unable to sleep on her stomach. She has also been sleeping on her side or back as she continues to recover.
Natalie Gives Herself Time To Heal
Githinji acknowledged that recovery differs from one person to another.
She said her body usually takes a long time to recover, prompting her to prioritise rest instead of rushing herself back to normal activities.
“Kila mtu hu heal differently… my body takes so long ku recover… so najipea tu grace na rest 99% of the time.”
She added that some nights are uncomfortable, forcing her to sleep during the day.
There are also days when she does not want to see people, hear noise or be exposed to bright light. Despite this, she said she continues to fight through the difficult moments.
She Misses Her Normal Life
The recovery has also meant putting some of her favourite activities on hold.
Githinji said she misses laughing loudly, getting her hair done, dancing and talking because they require the energy she currently does not have.
She also misses travelling, shopping, eating out and trying adventurous activities with her friend Laura.
“I miss a lot of normal things, but si ni life… itakua tu poa.”
Her latest update comes weeks after she underwent surgery on August 17 following a severe endometriosis flare-up.
She spent about three days in the ICU during her post-surgery recovery and previously spoke about experiencing numbness, swelling and significant physical exhaustion.
She spent about three days in the ICU during her post-surgery recovery and previously spoke about experiencing numbness, swelling and significant physical exhaustion.
Natalie Encourages Other Endometriosis Patients
Githinji used the update to encourage other women recovering from endometriosis surgery not to compare their healing process with anyone else’s.
“Healing takes time na ata usijipee pressure.”
She urged those preparing for or recovering from surgery to give themselves grace and rely on a strong support system.
According to the World Health Organisation, endometriosis affects about 10 per cent of women and girls of reproductive age globally, representing roughly 190 million people.
Githinji ended her message by thanking her supporters for standing by her and urging them to continue talking about endometriosis.
