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Finally Did It and Couldn't Be Happier! - United Kingdom
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Ever since I hit puberty I have been constantly...
Jazz1651November 18, 2016
WORTH IT$3,087
Ever since I hit puberty I have been constantly uncomfortable and in pain; especially being a horse rider! Relationships have suffered and the discomfort caused a great deal of mental upset, I would often fall asleep crying. I found out about this procedure 7 years ago and begun seriously considering it but embarrassment and finances stood in the way. Finally plucked up the courage a month ago to go to a consultation and had it done today! Right now I am very swollen and sore but it feels amazing to not have the excess tissue.
Any tips on recovery would be great!
Any tips on recovery would be great!
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November 20, 2016
You really have endured a lot of suffering, both physical and emotional. It's terrible that relationships have suffered due to your labia, something that should never have happened: I truly hope that any problems caused in a relationship remain in the past.
Now onto better things. You took the tremendously brave decision to have surgery to improve your life. It's early days but I hope the surgery was a complete success and that you will make a quick and successful recovery. I also hope you are more comfortable than before and that your confidence will take a huge boost.
My advice would be to not ride a horse (or pony) for some while. As a keen horsewoman you may find that quite a trial, but your good recovery depends in part on not pushing yourself: a short term disadvantage for a lifetime gain. Could you maybe do some lunging instead of riding?
Now onto better things. You took the tremendously brave decision to have surgery to improve your life. It's early days but I hope the surgery was a complete success and that you will make a quick and successful recovery. I also hope you are more comfortable than before and that your confidence will take a huge boost.
My advice would be to not ride a horse (or pony) for some while. As a keen horsewoman you may find that quite a trial, but your good recovery depends in part on not pushing yourself: a short term disadvantage for a lifetime gain. Could you maybe do some lunging instead of riding?
November 21, 2016
Thankyou for your understanding comment, it's very kind of you.
I'm only 3 days post-op so I'm a bit bruised and swollen but there's no pain, I'm hoping that's a good sign.
I've actually moved away from working with horses for a few months (as I used to ride for a living!) in order to heal. I am missing it terribly but like you said, it's a short term disadvantage and hopefully in the new year I'll be back in the saddle; painfree! :)
I'm only 3 days post-op so I'm a bit bruised and swollen but there's no pain, I'm hoping that's a good sign.
I've actually moved away from working with horses for a few months (as I used to ride for a living!) in order to heal. I am missing it terribly but like you said, it's a short term disadvantage and hopefully in the new year I'll be back in the saddle; painfree! :)
November 25, 2016
I was going to write earlier today to ask about swelling, lucky I didn't as you've posted an update. I hope the same applies to bruising and you soon return to your natural skin colour rather than looking like a horse gave you the hoof whilst grooming.
And wow. I can now begin to understand the impact on your professional life which must have been huge. I don't know how you coped for so long. I can also comprehend what a significant decision to undergo surgery was, and is, with time off work. I sincerely hope you are coping without the income.
I'm a groom, on a voluntary basis, and so enjoy being with horses: such beautiful animals. I know how you'll be missing them: greatly.
The good news is that in just a few weeks you'll be back in the saddle, riding in comfort, and enjoying yourself more than before,
The emotional pain you suffered, past tense, makes me want to cry for you. How wonderful to know this won't happen again, gone for ever.
Goodness me, I really can see that you had so much to consider when you made the incredibly brave decision to have surgery. That decision was spot on for you, well done.
I wish you continued good healing.
And wow. I can now begin to understand the impact on your professional life which must have been huge. I don't know how you coped for so long. I can also comprehend what a significant decision to undergo surgery was, and is, with time off work. I sincerely hope you are coping without the income.
I'm a groom, on a voluntary basis, and so enjoy being with horses: such beautiful animals. I know how you'll be missing them: greatly.
The good news is that in just a few weeks you'll be back in the saddle, riding in comfort, and enjoying yourself more than before,
The emotional pain you suffered, past tense, makes me want to cry for you. How wonderful to know this won't happen again, gone for ever.
Goodness me, I really can see that you had so much to consider when you made the incredibly brave decision to have surgery. That decision was spot on for you, well done.
I wish you continued good healing.
UPDATED FROM Jazz1651
7 days post
1 week post op
Jazz1651November 25, 2016
So far so good! Haven't had much pain at all, the swelling has reduced a bit. It's still slightly uncomfortable as I'm on my period so I'm having to wear a pad, which is irritating as it feels rough against my skin. Haven't experienced any itching yet, dreading that bit. Going to continue doing what I'm doing and will check in next week!
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December 3, 2016
Hello.
I hope your recovery continues well and your bruising and swelling are reducing. Also hope any itching from stitches and wound healing is gone or soon over.
You picked a good time to be away from work, dark mornings, dark later afternoons, cold, icy oh and cold winds: well it's certainly like that in Cheltenham. I was thinking aside from the all important healing after surgery your body might also be recovering from all sorts of niggly injuries you may have: the time could be doubly useful.
I wish you well for your physical and emotional well being.
I hope your recovery continues well and your bruising and swelling are reducing. Also hope any itching from stitches and wound healing is gone or soon over.
You picked a good time to be away from work, dark mornings, dark later afternoons, cold, icy oh and cold winds: well it's certainly like that in Cheltenham. I was thinking aside from the all important healing after surgery your body might also be recovering from all sorts of niggly injuries you may have: the time could be doubly useful.
I wish you well for your physical and emotional well being.
December 4, 2016
Hi again. Yes it is slowly, saw the surgeon a few days ago for a follow up and everythings healing nicely. Think the stitches are starting to dissolve now, so its super itchy!
Haha yes. Definitely not missing that or the mud; going a bit stir crazy from doing nothing now though. Yeah, I think us horsey people just learn to cope with all sorts of injurys don't we! Good to have some downtime.
It's so nice to have someone to talk to about what I've had done. So thankyou!
Haha yes. Definitely not missing that or the mud; going a bit stir crazy from doing nothing now though. Yeah, I think us horsey people just learn to cope with all sorts of injurys don't we! Good to have some downtime.
It's so nice to have someone to talk to about what I've had done. So thankyou!
December 4, 2016
Hello. My response is a bit slow because your message must have been in the ether for several hours before it became earthbound again and landed in my inbox. Huh.
Ooh, itchy, not nice I empathise: empathy from having numerous cuts, no stitches though. Ooh, shall I scratch, uhm, might cause stitches to yank out and put back healing process, aah, super itchy, blow it, scratch, scratch and scratch again, more than a cat with fleas (that reminds me, one of my erstwhile twin cats kept tugging away at her stitches and so did her brother!), oooh, relief, that's so much better.
You'll possibly be giving your career a bit of a rethink. Can you go back to the same job as before, do you fancy a slight change of tack (!) or could you go back to the same job with renewed vigour I wonder. Maybe you could become an expert on wound treatment for equines.
Yes, injuries are such a blight, both the physical and the mental.
You're obviously a strong person so in just a short time you'll be back doing what you enjoy.
And it is me who's grateful for you giving me your time.
I hope you keep on healing well.
Ooh, itchy, not nice I empathise: empathy from having numerous cuts, no stitches though. Ooh, shall I scratch, uhm, might cause stitches to yank out and put back healing process, aah, super itchy, blow it, scratch, scratch and scratch again, more than a cat with fleas (that reminds me, one of my erstwhile twin cats kept tugging away at her stitches and so did her brother!), oooh, relief, that's so much better.
You'll possibly be giving your career a bit of a rethink. Can you go back to the same job as before, do you fancy a slight change of tack (!) or could you go back to the same job with renewed vigour I wonder. Maybe you could become an expert on wound treatment for equines.
Yes, injuries are such a blight, both the physical and the mental.
You're obviously a strong person so in just a short time you'll be back doing what you enjoy.
And it is me who's grateful for you giving me your time.
I hope you keep on healing well.
UPDATED FROM Jazz1651
21 days post
3 weeks post op
Jazz1651December 9, 2016
Can't believe how quick the times gone! Am pretty much back to normal now. My stitches haven't dissolved yet and I can feel them every now and again but nothing too bad.
Last week I used quite a harsh soap by accident and boy did I know about it. I went and had it checked out again because I was worried I'd gotten an infection it hurt that much; it's all perfectly fine though. I've since started using femfresh and that seems to be gentle enough.
Am so happy with my results already, definitely the best thing I've ever bought myself.
Last week I used quite a harsh soap by accident and boy did I know about it. I went and had it checked out again because I was worried I'd gotten an infection it hurt that much; it's all perfectly fine though. I've since started using femfresh and that seems to be gentle enough.
Am so happy with my results already, definitely the best thing I've ever bought myself.
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December 9, 2016
Ah you bought yourself a gift, a gift for life. I'm glad your doing well.
I hope you'll soon be stitchless and irritation free.
Thanks for updating us.
I hope you'll soon be stitchless and irritation free.
Thanks for updating us.
January 5, 2017
Hello.
I hope you're continuing to heal well and remain happy with the results.
I reckon the results of surgery will give you a big, big confidence boost. M\ay you take that into your future and know you have no need to ever doubt yourself: you've proved you can successfully deal with a very difficult situation.
I wish you well.
I hope you're continuing to heal well and remain happy with the results.
I reckon the results of surgery will give you a big, big confidence boost. M\ay you take that into your future and know you have no need to ever doubt yourself: you've proved you can successfully deal with a very difficult situation.
I wish you well.
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