To all you remarkable people who have trodden this path, seen the light at the end of the tunnel, preserved and won the battle; a hearty congratulations. To those still treading this path, be it known, the journey is well worth the efforts you put into it. You'll get back what you put in. Keep up the good work.
I have had an unrelated ailment to surgery that's required going back to my earlier dilating schedule. Fortunately only 3 times a day instead of that debilitating schedule of six (6) times a day. That was for the first 3 months. So don't complain about dilating until you pass this mark, please.
Discussing the various options available to me for my ailment with my surgeon, and attempting to keep the discussion positive and upbeat I slipped into my usual light hearted solution mode. Suggesting that if she could source a medical grade cork, I have a bicycle pump outside and we could do this pneumatically; allowing more freedom throughout the day.
Never did I realise such a serious solution be born from such jest. Yep, it's already been thought of. I've already had it approved for use by my gynaecologist and dermatologist. Waiting final clarification from my surgeon.
http://www.porges.com/en-uk/female-pelvic-health/vaginal-stents/and
http://www.silimed.com.br/en/urology/ Scroll down to vaginal stent
Currently these are only available through medical practitioners. Check with your surgeon and gynaecologist before proceeding to ensure they are the right product for you. My current schedule is to dilate overnight.
These are essentially designed for women suffering vaginal agenesis (birth defect) and vaginal stenosis caused by chemo/radio therapy.
Hope this may be useful for some.
Speak to you as soon as I finish baking a cake.
Huggs
Catherine
