The Courage of my Convictions

Submitted by Grandma Joy on September 19, 2007 - 2:53pm
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Hi all,

When I came to Wholewoman almost 2 years ago, I was so thrilled to find an alternative for prolapse as opposed to the mainstream protocol- most of you know my story, so I won't go into it again. I've always believed we should listen to our intuition on what is best for us (and yes, I have failed on that score a couple of times). That conviction is now rooted in cement, not because of the following information, but because of age, experience and research. I had a call from a relative in Oregon who talked with the well-respected obgyn who helped deliver my youngest son 32 years ago. The relative had told the Doctor I had prolapse and didn't want surgery - his answer - "I'm glad, surgery won't fix it anyway. That's been a problem for women for years. Tell her to search for and do the exercises for prolapse. Possibly trying a slantboard."

Recently, I've had other problems with my connective tissue and muscles that has exacerbated the prolapse so visited a doctor for those issues in Austin. During our conversation, I said BTW, I have a prolapse. He cocked his head and gave me this questioning look. I simply said "no, I'm definitely not having surgery". He grinned and nodded his head but was quiet. I then said "You see, there is this lady in Albuquerque, New Mexico (his grin gets bigger and he's nodding more vigorously, and his eyes take on a sparkle) and her name is Christine Kent." His response is a big toothy grin and he said "You do what she says! Her recommendations are the best you can do." He then asked if I (you-Christine) thought propping yourself on your shoulders and doing the bicyle would help. Well, my mind went blank and I couldn't remember yours or anyone else's comments on the bicycle.

I didn't need validation for my values but it was really nice to have two people whom I respect, and who truly seem to care for the well-being of their patients, to give me the "thumbs up".

So, I will continue my bodywork - I can tell by the posts, that others are better at doing it than I am, but I shall continue to persevere.

Blessings to all and kudos to Christine!!!!(((Hugs))).
Love,
Grandma Joy

Christine

September 19, 2007 - 5:09pm

Thank you so much, Grandma Joy…not only for mentioning WW to your doctors, but for trusting me and believing in this work! I’ve said it so many times before, but this movement could only have happened through the courage and determination of many, many women! You are one of our pillars, Joyce, and I thank you from the bottom of my heart! xxxxxooo

Grandma Joy

September 19, 2007 - 11:57pm

I recognized the moment the doctor knew who I was talking about before I mentioned your name. It certainly was gratifying knowing I didn't have to try to explain about the posture and your work nor why I had chosen this route as opposed to the mainstream!

Your work has been invaluable to me and I think it very definitely opens the door for many women to realize they have an opportunity to explore an option before citing it as "the road not taken".

Love,
Grandma Joy

Four things come not back: The spoken word, the sped arrow, time past and the door to opportunity.~ Shakespeare

Christine

September 20, 2007 - 9:02am

...forgot to answer this question. I haven't found this exercise to be very useful. It seems logical that inversion poses and exercises would help, but the reality is those postures and movements that stretch us further into natural bipedal posture with the spinal curves in place are most helpful. It's not earthshaking improvement all at once for most of us, but rather subtle changes of organ position over time, since we are pulling up and changing the shape of the whole body fascial stocking.