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Vaginoplasty recovery
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Vaginoplasty recovery
Tina_XOXOJune 17, 2021
WORTH IT$5,500
I can't seem to find a vaginoplasty review that follows through until fully recovered so if anyone is interested I'll share my experience.
I am 28 years old, 2 vaginal birthday. Suffered from gaping vagina and loss of friction during sex.
I wish I took a pre-op picture but I will update picture during my healing process.
I am currently 7 days post op. My surgery was with Dr. Pelosi in NJ.
Small rectocele repair, IV sedation. Went 1 finger. It's been painful but manageable with the prescribed pain meds. Overall uncomfortable feeling. Sitting and standing especially. Thank goodness for stool softeners. Using the bathroom was a nightmare once the catheter came out. Still raw and stitched up.
I am 28 years old, 2 vaginal birthday. Suffered from gaping vagina and loss of friction during sex.
I wish I took a pre-op picture but I will update picture during my healing process.
I am currently 7 days post op. My surgery was with Dr. Pelosi in NJ.
Small rectocele repair, IV sedation. Went 1 finger. It's been painful but manageable with the prescribed pain meds. Overall uncomfortable feeling. Sitting and standing especially. Thank goodness for stool softeners. Using the bathroom was a nightmare once the catheter came out. Still raw and stitched up.
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UPDATED FROM Tina_XOXO
11 days post
Week 2 No more pain
Tina_XOXOJune 21, 2021
I’m about 11 days post op now. Zero pain, off all pain medication both prescribe and OTC. I’m still taking the stool softener because I don’t want to cause an easily avoidable issue.
When I am showering I feel the exterior stitches, it’s sensitive but no pain there either. No pain on sitting or standing. I don’t even use my donut pillow while driving anymore.
I am on my mensural right on schedule so just paying extra close attention on hygiene. Overall days 1-7 were the most painful now it is smooth sailing until recovery. 8 week appointment on Aug-3. Will update then unless there is anything else significant that pops up during recover before then.
When I am showering I feel the exterior stitches, it’s sensitive but no pain there either. No pain on sitting or standing. I don’t even use my donut pillow while driving anymore.
I am on my mensural right on schedule so just paying extra close attention on hygiene. Overall days 1-7 were the most painful now it is smooth sailing until recovery. 8 week appointment on Aug-3. Will update then unless there is anything else significant that pops up during recover before then.
Replies (3)
June 30, 2021
Wow I'm week 4 and still pretty painful !
July 8, 2021
I'm exactly 4 weeks today and I forget sometimes that I had surgery. But boy is it ugly and weird at the moment. Ugly outside and super bumpy feeling inside. Smelly too, which I was warned about as the stitches dissolve. Sorry to hear you're still having pain!
UPDATED FROM Tina_XOXO
1 month post
Halfway through recovery.
Tina_XOXOJuly 12, 2021
I am at the halfway mark of my 8 week recovery. I am sore and tender sometimes but I have also been testing my abilities on my Peloton and light weights. I will taper down until my recover is further along.
Dr Pelosi informed me that the discharge will have a strong smell during recover and he was not kidding. It’s terrible and embarrassing. Thank goodness for the sex restriction anyway.
Appearance wise I keep telling myself to trust the process, healing scars are ugly. I gently feel inside. I feel a little bump of skin (like a raised area) otherwise no issues. Fingers crossed all heals well.
Picture is from today, this is a spitting suture. Otherwise all looks/feels well.
Dr Pelosi informed me that the discharge will have a strong smell during recover and he was not kidding. It’s terrible and embarrassing. Thank goodness for the sex restriction anyway.
Appearance wise I keep telling myself to trust the process, healing scars are ugly. I gently feel inside. I feel a little bump of skin (like a raised area) otherwise no issues. Fingers crossed all heals well.
Picture is from today, this is a spitting suture. Otherwise all looks/feels well.
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December 26, 2021
Hi there- thanks for sharing. I'm 2 weeks post op and am experiencing a terribly strong discharge too but everything else seems fine. My doctor never mentioned it to me so I've been freaking out a bit and have been searching for similar experiences. Also, I'm apprehensive to contact my doc during the Christmas break when all else is fine.
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