one month

[Guest Lacey71]

Hi Ladies,

Well, one month in I'm almost healed. I had some complications which were all my fault. I pushed too hard and stressed some sutures. I had to eliminate one dilation per 24 hours due to soreness. Dilation is painful but necessary. I must say I am completely pleased and suprised by my new anatomy. Post op feels so much different with No dysphoria at all. Thank you Dr Bowers. I feel in awe of what I have accomplished. I sum it up with my favorite sci-fi quote "it's full of stars". Sorry for the rambling session. I wanted to thank everyone on and involved with lauras. You ladies truly saved my life. Love Lacey

[Charlize]

Thank you for posting Lacey. I'm so glad to hear that you are so pleased. It is simply amazing that we can do what we do with the help of the wonderful professionals and fellow travelers we meet on our journey.

Hugs,

Charlize

[VickySGV]

Hi Lacey -- Unless you are terribly exceptional, you still have quite a bit of healing to do, but it is great getting all the sutures out of the way. Just about every week for the next year you will find some new and great thing that has healed and come back to life. Marci was my surgeon too and she did a great job. Take it easy with the dilation and don't force it (as you have found out) and make it as fun as you can. A few misses here and there on the dilation schedule do not have to scare you, but simply getting into the habit and fitting it in to your day makes it much easier. Congratulations again there sis.

[Guest Lacey71]

Thank you all. Yes Vicky, still healing but grateful that all the parts will stay attached so to speak.

[KathrynJulia]

Oh God yes, the healing is much slower than anticipated. I'm a week shy of 5 months and not there yet. I just sent off for a couple new dilators from Sole Source. They are the dilators Dr Bowers dispenses. My original set are straight instead of slanted and have a slight texture. It's not much,, but feels much worse if you have a small ulcer and it's a very tight fit. Also planning on checking with my Gynocologist for a little help and advice.

Dilating is such a delightful experience. Too bad we can't get more of it. Kathryn with a VBG. I'll just bet their is a post op lady who wants to kick me under the table right now. Sssshhhhhh Kathryn, don't give away the secret.

[Guest Lacey71]

Dilation is one of those necessary evils. But it is kinda rough first month or 2. I have plenty of depth, it's just every time it feels okay I poke it with this giant rod and expect this area to heal in the meantime. Ya right.

[VickySGV]

Believe me, it is healing, and in another few weeks you will realize how fast it goes. Just for good timing, ---NOT--- I remembered that I ran out of lube yesterday morning. OK, so my regular morning chore will be happening in a half hour, after dinner. No big deal but a nuisance for sure.