This week is a little different. I wanted to share a quick update on why there isn't a full podcast episode right now. Our family has been affected by the Aspen Acres Fire in Colorado, and while we are not currently under an evacuation order, we are preparing in case conditions change. Thank you for your patience, your understanding, and your support. I'll be back behind the microphone as soon as it's safe to do so.

Returning to work after bladder removal surgery is not just about physical recovery, it is a full adjustment in energy, confidence, routine, and how you move through your day.

In this episode of the Nobody Told Me… series, I talk about what it was really like going back to work with a urostomy. From fatigue and stamina to practical challenges and emotional shifts, this is the side of recovery that does not always get discussed.

Because nobody told me this part would take this much adjustment.

Kicking off the Nobody Told Me… series with a topic most people don’t hear enough about before or after bladder removal surgery: hernias.

In this episode, I share what hernias are, why they can happen after a urostomy, what to watch for, and the small everyday things that can make a difference in recovery. This is real-life conversation about healing, movement, and learning how to protect your body after major surgery.

Because nobody really tells you this part… until you’re living it.