Natalie Githinji opens up about horrible recovery after endometriosis surgery
By Trizer Lijondo, August 25, 2026Kenyan media personality Natalie Githinji has opened up about the difficult recovery she is experiencing after undergoing surgery for endometriosis.
In a post shared on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, Githinji described the recovery process as “horrible”, giving her followers a candid look at the physical and emotional challenges she has faced since the procedure.
She revealed that she spent an entire week sleeping on her back because of the pain, with the hospital bed slightly elevated. According to Githinji, even sitting in the same position for five minutes was exhausting, making the thought of remaining in that position for hours every night particularly difficult.
“Yani nimelala na mgongo for 1 week… kwa that hospital bed ikiwa elevated kiasi,” she said.
Githinji added that she only recently managed to sleep on her right side, describing the moment as a major relief. She also revealed that she had been struggling with low blood pressure during her recovery but said she was feeling better at the time of her post.
Pain, swelling and sleepless nights
The recovery has also affected her appetite and energy levels. Githinji said she experienced severe swelling, had almost no appetite and had very little energy, while also struggling with the desire to lose weight.
“Nimelia the whole of last week cause nataka kulala nikiturn but the pain and the swelling jamani wueh!” she wrote.
She further explained that some nights were particularly difficult after developing what she described as an allergy that caused her to cough throughout the night. Since she had recently undergone surgery, coughing brought significant pain.
“Cause nikiohoa uchungu cause nimefanya tu surgery,” she said, describing how difficult those nights were.
Despite the challenges, Githinji said she remains focused on recovering and is looking forward to getting proper rest once she is fully healed.
A new appreciation for doctors and nurses
The experience has also changed how Githinji views healthcare workers. She said the ordeal has given her a deeper appreciation for doctors and nurses, particularly those working in intensive care units.
She teased that she would later explain how she ended up in the ICU, revealing that she reached a point where she believed she was dying and had made peace with the possibility.
“For now… still recovering and fighting,” Githinji said, promising to share more details about her experience in the days ahead.
She ended her message by thanking those supporting her and asking her followers to continue engaging with the wider conversation around endometriosis as she continues her recovery.