Sumona Chakravarti opens up about undergoing endometriosis surgery, digital detox
Mumbai, July 4
Actor Sumona Chakravarti on Saturday revealed that she underwent endometriosis surgery in May.
In a detailed Instagram post, Sumona opened up about her health struggles, her decision to take a social media detox, and the refreshed outlook she's now embracing toward life. "Hellooo there! Happy to resurface after a long time. I've been living under a rock for the last two months. I consciously stayed away from social media (for the majority of it atleast). On 4th May, I underwent surgery for the excision of my endometriosis, which had unfortunately progressed massively despite me trying to manage it for years. I guess it was finally time for me to say goodbye to it,"she wrote.
Endometriosis is a common and often painful condition that happens when tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus itself.
"I've spent the last two months healing- physically and mentally. And today, I can honestly say that I'm well. In fact, very well. My doctor, @anshumalaakulkarni and her team are nothing less than angels to me. For fixing me, taking care of me, and understanding what I was going through when nobody else really could. I will forever be grateful. I'm sharing this not for promotion or sympathy, but simply because this experience has brought about a massive shift in my perspective towards life," she added.
On taking a break from social media, she said she would like to create an online space where she "can talk about health- physical and mental, perimenopause, endometriosis, general wellness."
"From wanting to delete WhatsApp and Instagram completely to realising that it really wasn't a practical move. After all, I'm not retiring to the mountains just yet. I have work. Family. Friends. Life. What I do want to change, however, is the way I use social media. I was never chasing the number game-be it likes, comments or followers. What I'd like instead is to build a community of like-minded humans. Especially women. A space where we can talk about health- physical and mental, perimenopause, endometriosis, general wellness. travel, places you've visited or want to, books I've read, plants, dogs, cats, food. choosing to be single, being independent, being child-free, or simply being a DINK (Double Income, No Kids) couple. These are just ideas in my head that I'm sharing. I don't yet know exactly how I'm going to execute them," she expressed.
Have a look at her post here
Sumona is best known for her stint in shows such as 'Bade Ache Lagte Hain and 'Comedy Nights with Kapil'.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Good decision to take a digital detox. Social media really can be addictive and mentally draining. Hope she recovers fully. But also feel sad that even with her resources it took so long - imagine the struggle for normal women in India.
Finally someone talking about being child-free and DINK in Indian context! We need more open conversations about choosing different life paths without society judging us. More power to Sumona for being so honest about everything! 🎉
Never knew endometriosis was this serious. Glad she used her platform to raise awareness - many women suffer silently thinking it's just "bad periods." This kind of open discussion can save lives. Respect for her honesty.
Good that she's better now but honestly, while she talks about detox, her post is basically a promotional Instagram post about herself. Bit contradictory no? Just sharing my honest opinion - people can do better than just posting about how they're not posting. 🙃
As a woman dealing with PCOS, I know how painful these conditions can be. Major respect for Sumona for being so transparent about her journey. And the digital detox part? So relatable! Sometimes we need to step back to breathe. Sending love! 💕
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