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2 Week Update
I chalk this up to a great surgeon, and really being kind and gentle to myself and really doing your research when it comes to post up healing. This is what worked for me: off your feet for 3 days, elevated hips, icing constantly for a few days, using a spray bottle while using the bathroom for at least a week, no baths, and sporadic use of neosporin after the first few days), and of course, those amazing compression shorts and a panty liner which I used for a full week afterwards.
This was 100% the right decision and I'm so truly so thrilled and so grateful.
Day 5
Right after the procedure I put on my trusty compression shorts which have been a life saver. I have not taken them off since (save for showers) and I really feel they've made my recovery so much easier. It puts a nice pressure there and I feel protected. The day of, after the procedure, was the hardest and the only day I experienced any kind of pain. It was a dull aching constant pain but I was constantly icing it which helped and the Tylenol 600 came in handy. That day I didn't move at all. I propped my hips up with pillows and laid on my back, again constant icing. I did this for the next few days, only getting up to use the bathroom and shower. This isn't because i was in pain but was just super conscious of healing properly and being gentle on my body. I took 3 full days like this, and yesterday was back at work. I'm totally fine, just wearing my compression shorts and a panty liner, and always using a spray bottle to gently mist the area while I use the bathroom. I never really was swollen either, which I'm grateful for, and even the day of saw how amazing that area looked... It's been a dream come true from the beginning!
This has been a long time coming-more than half my...
I remember doing crazy things to hide it-like glue my outer lips together in order to lock the inner ones from falling out. Not smart, I know, but I was a desperate teen. It has hugely affected my relationships and sex life as I never wanted anyone to see it and I constantly had to "tuck" it in my underwear, bikini, so it wouldn't pop out or form a bulge. I would honestly say it's hindered me from doing many things I want to do, thus making me feel trapped in my own body. Now, 3 days after the procedure, I cannot stop smiling. I am finally free.
Provider Review
I finally got up the strength to research this more and found my doctor on this website. He had great reviews and I called and had a consultation that week. I went and the receptionist/assistant was super funny and warm and made me feel comfortable immediately. I then met with the Doctor, and he seemed to understand the emotional pain and sensitivity that goes hand in hand with this body issue. He didn't push me into anything and definitely underlined the feminism perspective I live by: my body, my choice, this is for me, and not anyone else. I felt at ease with him. We talked about the procedure and as I've been doing research on this for years, knew all the right questions to ask. We decided on the trim technique over the wedge as I have major discoloration too and wanted it all gone. I decided during the consultation I wanted it done, and ASAP. I sat down with the receptionist/assistant to schedule the procedure and requested it for the same week, that Friday, so I could have the weekend to heal. This was only 3 days before that, but she managed to rearrange the schedule and get me in! I was and am forever thankful for that... I should have had this done years ago.