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00:00 Stream Loading
01:29 I had my fibroids removed.
05:20 I'm planning for the future.
08:35 I decided on a book project.
11:29 More gratitude and reflection on my surgery experience.
28:40 Why I Quit Twitter
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[@ForHarriet619]

00:00 Stream Loading 01:29 I had my fibroids removed. 05:20 I'm planning for the future. 08:35 I decided on a book project. 11:29 More gratitude and reflection on my surgery experience. 28:40 Why I Quit Twitter 33:41 What I'm Reading 40:55 I created a new DFW meetup group. 43:17 I'm planning to do a follow-up on Jerrod Carmichael.

[@dajiyahmcae1880]

That man wiped my behind after we had our first child because I couldn’t. I’m keeping him

[@saniorah1]

Sung to the tune of Muni Long Made For me "Kimmmmm, where have you been?"

[@kemicollective4243]

So glad to hear you’re on the mend and recovering. I’m a big fan of your work. Thank you for your scholarship and candor!

[@Missathena918]

I work in pathology and we receive the actual fibroids in the lab and let me tell you most the time it’s a large bucket full so congratulations getting rid of them for good! You should have a pathology report in your medical chart which would tell you how big the biggest one was and the total weight of them if you’re curious! We also take some samples to make sure they are just plain fibroids and nothing concerning like a tumor! Love your videos and hearing a realistic patient experience. Even though the surgery was tough I’m glad you had a great surgeon and 90% good nurses taking care of you ❤

[@areplica-]

I’ve had two major surgeries one a major organ and a Myomectomy. The Myomectomy was much worse. Being cut open by your stomach is so painful. That area is so sensitive. Glad you’re doing better Kim! You look great!

[@khalilahdurias2404]

Glad you're on the mend. I had a laparascopic myomectomy last week. Painful but not as hard as the open myomectomy.

[@myrtavida]

Welcome back! I re-recommend reading John Berger’s “Ways of Seeing”. It’s about how we’re conditioned through media to be biased about what’s “good” and “beautiful.” It’s also a good study on the insidious power of phenomenology.

[@littleeva]

Hi Kim, I had that very same surgery 25 years ago. Best thing I ever did, and I had a fibroid the size of a football.

[@cherrush]

Thank you for sharing your story, I had my open myomectomy 4 weeks ago. This is not for the weak! Also the fibroids Reddit section is the place to be!

[@Mushroompanda648]

I just turned 35 today and I feel you! Good to see you again, glad you're doing well.

[@ccblack3983]

Glad to see that you seem to be recovering well. A couple years ago I had fibroid removed that was bigger than an orange smaller than a grapefruit. Before having it removed I was told I couldn't have children and now I have a chance of giving birth. It was the most painful healing experience I've had after a surgery. Wishing you luck on your recovery.

[@BooksandLooksTV]

When I was in college, I used to always read your online publications People need to put more respect on your name 👌🏾

[@barbaralove0991]

I’m crying at picking up Znism for fun lmaooo

[@13579hee]

Not Kimberly saying nurses need their own day in a video that's posted during nurses week where hospitals celebrate nurses😂😂😂

[@ForHarriet619]

My bad!!

[@tioniesmith1690]

Awww, I'd love to hang out with Kim...unfortunately I live in Arkansas. :(

[@dajiyahmcae1880]

Perms are a contributing factor in why Black women get fibroids at such alarming rates

[@Shrilaraune]

Interesting. I have fibroids and I only had a few perms in my childhood

[@grapesyrop]

i just love me some kim !! so brilliant and insightful

[@marianar2948]

Hi Kim! It's so nice seeing you here again, your presence is very much welcomed. I hope your health will continue to improve and that you get rid of that asshole once and for all. Seeing you smile and talking about future plans is heartwarming, and I totally agree with that editor who reached out to you - a book about that topic feels very natural coming from you. If you still feel like launching onto that, just know you have fans rooting for you! Wishing lots of luck for whatever you decide to do moving forward 🍀

[@TylaStark]

So glad youre feeling better! And yeah waking up from anesthesia is no joke omg. When I was waking up from top surgery I just felt so foggy and like I was gonna pass back out but I didn't know how long it'd been, and just wanted to get tf out of there. Took everything I had to ask the nurse to sit me up so I could stay awake. I already have trouble with sleeping too much, if I passed back out who knows how many more hours it'd have been til I woke up again! It felt like sinking or drowning, it was so scary. Edit: I want to get a hysterectomy at some point, I'm gonna have to block all this surgery talk out so I don't panic 😂😂😂

[@Chimiri88]

Hi Kim! Thank you for telling your fibroids story and I'm so glad you are feeling better. However this was eye opening for me bc I have open myomectomy scheduled at the end of this month. I have a toddler and people to help out but I'm dreading it too. For anyone reading this, if you have fibroids larger than 5cm, please seek assistance on getting them removed by laparoscopic surgery as soon as you can.

[@louisachalarca6494]

Thank you for acknowledging it was traumatic cuz when I was in the hospital for weeks cuz of seizures and woke up in the night with everything attached and same couldn’t move; it felt like I was still asleep in a nightmare

[@CrystalMonds]

Congratulations on the surgery & recovery!! 🎉 I have mine (robotic) coming up, and it's been a very long process. Over a year ago, I actually had a failed surgery, did the whole "still need to recover, but still have fibroids cause I needed another specialist" thing. Im so ready to have my body and my full range of motion back.

[@ForHarriet619]

I hate to hear that!

[@akatobi2002]

sending you healing vibes. that's so frustrating!!!

[@JoanOkoye]

Aw so glad to hear that you’re doing well! 💕

[@akatobi2002]

aww I too had a robotic myomectomy in October removing several large fibroids!! I am so glad I got it within months of finding out bc I too was worried about the effects of leaving it too long. The relief after is the best lol Wishing you the best recovery!

[@brirome5102]

So crazy… I just had an ultrasound of my uterus to see how large my fibroids are. Happy you got yours taken care of ❤ oh and I turned 35 in February, everything you said about turning 35 is so true

[@monicaDD]

I’m so happy to see your face again! Totally appreciate you sacrificing and doing audio podcasts while you were recovering

[@itssawida]

For anyone woman in the DC area seeking minimally invasive/robotic assisted surgeries to remove large fibroids, I highly recommend getting a consultation with Dr. Randy Lizardo of Capitol Women's Care. I'm 2 years post surgery...best decision ever!

[@gj9933]

I had an open myomectomy in2005. I had multiple large fibroids. Thankfully my surgery and recovery went well. I had good pain management etc and my periods became normal again 😊

[@kendalblake]

I would love to do you book cover design for you 😍 💖 also thank you so much for supporting my art in the past. You have no idea how much it meant and still means to me 🥰

[@ForHarriet619]

Of course! Thank you for sharing your talent.

[@ishaw500]

Whooop to the recovery! I had an open myomectomy in Oct 2020 for one fibroid removal. That epidural was heaven. One of the best decisions of my life. ❤❤

[@classassignment3643]

I’ve had my fibroids removed by open myomectomy about 5 years ago. Challenging recovery but the surgery changed my life for the better.

[@thozamamabusela7958]

So happy you're back, Kim ❤

[@ms.s8718]

So good to see you Kimberly❤

[@excellentttt]

Love you Kim! Always happy to see you’re happy 😊

[@ladyenfamouz]

I am so glad I stumbled across this video when I did. I am in the process of getting surgery for fibroid removal. Going through the scans, etc., so happy for you sharing. Mine is likely to be open, too. I haven't had surgery before either, and I am a little scared. I am having these conversations re: future of having kids with my partner now, and it's scary, but I am like... this is life. Welcome. Ironically, my birthday is also coming up and surgery is likely to be after - I am not in the most positive spirits.

[@emilyonizuka4698]

I can't wait to read your books, whenever you write them! They sound great already!

[@Strongerforlife]

Hello Kim. I have thought of you and wondered how and what you were doing to take care of yourself, because surgery is very stressful. Please take care of yourself. There is no such thing as a "minor" surgery. They are all "major." I'm glad that you rested. Wonderful Ones, please take care of yourself, build yourself up spiritually, eat right, exercise, get rid of toxic relationships, rest, serve with purpose and have fun. Do not feel any shame or guilt about taking time for yourself. Sometimes, you need to be first.

[@Emmaaax1216]

So glad to have you back! I missed watching your lives and deep dives! You’ve always been one of my favorite KZbinrs! Glad you’re healing and you look stunning!

[@teamo4105]

I had the robotic one at around 25 but they grew back even bigger so at 30 I had a hysterectomy. The things we go through as Black women!

[@shnn1a]

post surgery nightmares were so real

[@jb44421]

Happy you're back, Kim! ♥

[@moniquebrasil213]

I love that you're back ❤

[@thescienceline9420]

KZbin channel Pocket Watching with JT is a good KZbin financial person. He is a certified public account and certified financial planner. And he dissects/exposes scammers in the Black community

[@loliwelch9151]

I love pocket watching with JT!!!

[@shiru400]

you might enjoy sylvia wynter's long essay on aesthetics as well as zaikkyah iman jackson's writing on beauty and aesthetics especially therozing in a void.

[@user-dj7st7ei7d]

Glad you are doing well❤❤

[@88dumbnatzees]

Welcome back sis. Missed ya.

[@FishareFriendsNotFood972]

Oh, catheters are AWFUL, I shiver thinking of them

[@niajody4768]

Heavy on InshaAllah 💕

[@1saxophone]

46:51 YESSS!!! I'VE BEEN SAYING THIS!!!! I don't care HOW he tries to wrap it up

[@joyi9474]

The part about your OB/GYN noting it almost fused with your colon. Maaaaaan. You have no idea how many people have woken up with a colostomy bag because they had to repair the bowel.

[@Alex-ph5ir]

Catheters, oh my... I had a laparoscopic surgery a while ago and my body had a hard time getting my urinary system back online after anaesthesia, so I had to get cath'ed. The first nurse was having trouble so she told me she was going to go get this other nurse who was known for being a master at inserting catheters. The second nurse got it inserted right away on her first try, and when the other one praised her, the cath nurse said with great confidence, "Oh, I never miss a hole." Her reputation was apparently well-earned haha

[@Kristina-kk9rt]

Pisces ♓️

[@ForHarriet619]

Gang! Gang!

[@Claradennis]

I had no idea you were here in the DFW area. .

[@deborahrose648]

Pisces woman, yaaay

[@imnotalex924]

I missed you.

[@KamisKisses]

I have a hysterectomy coming up and am still waiting for my psychiatrist to issue the "she is sane" letter. I'm glad you are here and recovering and happy you are on the other side of the fibroid misery. Here's to good health and continued success.

[@TylaStark]

Also oh no, whatever happened to cause you to have to make a new group for meetups, i hope the new group is safe and trouble free. ❤

[@NikkiBrownClown]

Omg were birthday twins March 13th

[@cynthiarose4056]

♥️🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾♥️

[@Lauren-0777]

🏊🏽‍♀️

[@newchanneul5839]

Put the Amanda Seales video on main sis !

[@RadicalRamblings]

wait. "insha'allah"? did you convert to islam..?

[@JZidor]

Girl bye you don’t love us fr in yo Monique voice it’s only pay wall this and pay wall that fish I’m broke 😂 no but thanks for giving us insight

[@ForHarriet619]

I love y'all, but I love me more! 💕

[@JZidor]

@@ForHarriet619 facts as u should and check out my music Kim I’m JZidor you’ll like him by me

[@zeepickens9049]

*#Wowwwww**!!!!* 😮