Vaginoplasty, Labiaplasty and Perineoplasty - Davis, CA

I am a 31 mother to 1 who gave birth via emergency c-section. Due to being teased about a large labia, I had a labiaplasty a year after my son was born. I was somewhat confident with my labia after, so I considered it a success. Fast forward a couple years, I go through a nasty divorce and my ex constantly badgered me with comments of how "loose" my vagina was. It gave me a HUGE complex, and I never really felt all that "tight" to begin with, even having partners who sometimes lost their erection. I always wondered if pushing during labor stretched me out too as I pushed for hours and hours and then my baby became stuck...anywho, I found a doctor who I was very comfortable with. Although he said I wasn't what he considered "loose" he did feel that my pc muscles were weak and that my opening could use some work. I pushed for the Vaginoplasty as at this point in my life, I would love to be confident in the bedroom and not worry about feeling inadequate or my partners enjoyment. I also decided to revise my previous labiaplasty to even out the sides.

My vaginal rejuvenation (Vaginoplasty, labiaplasty and perineoplasty) was performed in office. I was giving one Ativan and was still very nervous so I was given a second one. The doctor examined me one last time, went over his anticipated plan and confirmed what I wanted. I was put into the exam room, into stirrups and then the doctor made lines for guidance. I was very nervous and was crying for the beginning majority of my surgery. My nurses were very nice in trying to calm me down and talk me through my anxiety will breathing exercises. I was just very scared and worried about the pain and final outcome and the local anesthetic injections I was about to receive. The doctor did the Vaginoplasty and perineoplasty first, then my labiaplasty. The localized injections hurt bad, prepare yourself for this and find a happy place to go to when they administer it! It takes effect quick, but it hurts very bad. I did not feel anything during the procedure. Surgery lasted about an hour and a half and I was driven to my hotel by one of the nurses. The first day was very hard, I had to walk like I had been in a saddle all day lol. I began my stool softeners a few days prior and I stayed on top of them. I also drank smooth move tea. For the first 7 days, after urination I was instructed to use a squirt bottle to clean, pat with a tucks pad and use dermablast spray after. I was also given a cu3 cream for my clitoral hood area. Bleeding was not as bad as anticipated for me, comparable to a light period. Like you may have heard, there isn't excruciating pain, more pressure than pain, imagine the feeling of trying to hold a bowling ball in your vagina, kinda like that! I was terrified for my first bowel movement as I had been on painkillers for 4 days already because I had gotten a breast lift 4 days before. It wasn't bad, I just didn't push hard and let things happen...and no tearing/pulling or pain. As the days progressed, I had good and bad ones. I felt really run down and crampy sometimes, light pressure and minimal pain others. Every once in awhile the area would just throb and feel like hell. For the first few days I was taking my painkillers every 4 hours because if I let it go longer the pain really increased. Recovery is not easy, I really could not move around much for 3 days at all. I would suggest taking at least a week off from work. I slept propped up with my legs elevated for the first few weeks following surgery. Have ice packs on hand too, things are really swollen. I was given a donut seat to help with sitting and car rides but never used it. My doctor called me the following day to see how I was and answer questions. About 2 weeks later I had the option of a phone (after emailing pictures) or in person post op visit. Since everything was fine I opted for phone. I will see him in person for my 5 week follow up next week. I will update then.

Tomorrow will mark 4 weeks and 4 days and will be my post op visit. About a week ago, I was straining while having a bowel movement and felt two pops inside. It did not hurt, no blood either, but I'm sure that it was two stitches inside that popped. I can also still see stitches at the bottom of my vaginal opening, wondering if those are the Vaginoplasty or the perineoplasty stitches?? My clitoral hood looks fairly irregular and bumpy and my clit is way more exposed. Not sure if I'm happy about that. Also, it looks as if the dr may have taken off too much from my left labia as the minora is "fusing" with the majora on that side. There is also a lot of labia where the perineoplasty was done (at bottom) from what I understand this area stays swollen the longest so let's hope it goes down some. I had my first two orgasms (one with partner and one with myself, clit rubbing ONLY) and man those were the strongest orgasms ever. I think it's cuz I hadn't orgasmed in over 5 weeks! I'm a habitual masterbator lol hopefully I will have the all Clear for vaginal sex tomorrow. Can't wait to try out my new vagina. Also, I had my first period since surgery. I missed a period as I had surgery the week I was supposed to have it and my body was like nope! No more trauma! So my first period in 2 months and my first one after surgery has been very bloody and clotty. Lots and lots of clots. Biggest and most productive period I've ever had. Wonder if it's related? Anywho, I'll update after my post op.