I miss laughing: Natalie Githinji opens up about tough recovery after endometriosis surgery
By Valerian Khakayi, September 4, 2026Media personality Natalie Githinji has opened up about her difficult recovery journey after undergoing surgery for endometriosis, revealing that she misses the simple things that once brought her joy.
In an emotional update to her followers on Friday, September 4, 2026, Natalie said she is slowly getting better but admitted that her recovery has been more challenging than she expected.
The media personality revealed that she has lost significant weight following the surgery. While her stitches have now been removed, she said she is still struggling with movement and has not regained her normal energy levels.
Natalie also disclosed that her appetite remains at zero per cent, while nausea and fatigue continue to affect her.
“Appetite still at 0%… nausea at 80%… fatigue 80% and vitu zingine tu mob nafaa kupea time zikue poa,” she shared.
She explained that her body takes a long time to recover and has therefore chosen to give herself enough time to rest instead of putting pressure on herself.
“Kila mtu hu heal differently… my body takes so long ku recover… so najipea tu grace na rest 99% of the time so that nisijitese sana,” Natalie said.
According to the media personality, some nights have been difficult because of discomfort, forcing her to sleep during the day.
She also revealed that there are days when she does not feel like interacting with people, listening to noise, or being exposed to light, choosing instead to stay in bed and allow herself to recover.
“Pain… kuna days staki kuona watu… Kuskia kelele… kuona light… nataka tu nijitulize ndani ya duvet… I’m human… but na fight tu still,” she said.
However, one of the biggest challenges for Natalie has been being unable to enjoy the activities that previously formed part of her everyday life.
“So far… I miss laughing out loud… getting my hair done… dancing… yapping because hizi zote zinahitaji ile energy ya Natalie na ndio sina kwa sasa,” she said.
Natalie added that she also misses travelling, shopping, eating her favourite foods, and doing spontaneous activities with her friend Laura.
“I miss a lot of normal things, but si ni life… itakua tu poa,” she said.
The experience has also prompted Natalie to encourage other women recovering from endometriosis surgery to be patient with themselves.
“Healing takes time na ata usijipee pressure,” she told fellow endometriosis patients.
Natalie urged those recovering from surgery to give their bodies the time they need, noting that every person’s healing journey is different.
She also encouraged continued conversations around endometriosis while thanking her supporters for the love and encouragement they have shown her throughout her recovery.