30 Y/o, No Kids, So Happy I Did This - New York

This has been a long time coming-more than half my life I've been uncomfortable both physically and emotionally, by my larger labia.
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.

It's now been 5 days since my procedure and I'm doing well!

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!

It's now been almost 2 weeks and I'm my happiness has only increased! I have had no issues at all, no pain no itchiness, and I actually feel totally healed (although I know I'm not!). My sutures are gone and I honestly feel completely normal.
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.