Mariah's GRS with Dr. Meltzer 10/27/16 and Post surgical journey.

[Mariah]

lol

It was either that or a trip to Harbor Freight for a bigger hammer.

[Beth Andrea]

It was either that or a trip to Harbor Freight for a bigger hammer.

A horizontally mounted arbor press would provide more consistent pressure, methinks.

Good idea on the pre-dialation of the next size down, before moving to the larger. I'll have to keep that in mind.

[Mariah]

So they decided even through TSA Pre check to see exactly what my dilators were. Hugs
Mariah

[Michelle_P]

So they decided even through TSA Pre check to see exactly what my dilators were. Hugs
Mariah

Oh, the mental images THAT produces.       I hope you managed to grin at them through the experience.  Or did you have to explain exactly what that object the inspector was holding in their blue-gloved hands was?   

[Dena]

Oh, the mental images THAT produces.       I hope you managed to grin at them through the experience.  Or did you have to explain exactly what that object the inspector was holding in their blue-gloved hands was?   

She has 6 of them all wrapped in a nice soft bath towel. That would take a lot of explaining as to why she needed so many and what each was used for.

[Michelle_P]

She has 6 of them all wrapped in a nice soft bath towel. That would take a lot of explaining as to why she needed so many and what each was used for.

Oh, dear.  I think I want to go out and buy a set just to put in my carry-on baggage for my next flight.      My therapist does think I may have a slight cruel streak in my personality. 

[Dena]

Oh, dear.  I think I want to go out and buy a set just to put in my carry-on baggage for my next flight.      My therapist does think I may have a slight cruel streak in my personality. 

The are $80 apiece so make sure you have plenty of room on your credit card. I was thinking about getting a replacement for my dirty book store special but after I heard the price, I had second thoughts.

[HappyMoni]

Correct me if I'm wrong but aren't dilaters well known for smuggling drugs. Just brainstorming here, but I imagine the larger ones could be used as a weapon. Let's see them cover that on the evening news.
Monica

[Dena]

Correct me if I'm wrong but aren't dilaters well known for smuggling drugs. Just brainstorming here, but I imagine the larger ones could be used as a weapon. Let's see them cover that on the evening news.
Monica

Those are about 9 inches long with a diameter between 1 and 1.5 inches. They have a bend about 3 inches up and are clear plastic. They are a work of art and I would hate to use one as a billy club.

[jujubes1986]

Yea they asked me what they were I said they were vaginal dilators


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[Mariah]

I just stated they were medical devices needed due to recent surgery I had. I didn't say anything more than that. He touched and looked for a second and moved on. Hugs
Mariah

Yea they asked me what they were I said they were vaginal dilators


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[Mariah]

I did what I could to explain without outing myself. Needless to say when it came to packing the suitcase he let me repack and helped me where I needed it without touching personal affects. I have to admit he was rather professional but skeptical until he saw the letter from Meltzer's office.

Oh, the mental images THAT produces.       I hope you managed to grin at them through the experience.  Or did you have to explain exactly what that object the inspector was holding in their blue-gloved hands was?   

[Mariah]

Nothing wrong with that. Hugs
Mariah

Oh, dear.  I think I want to go out and buy a set just to put in my carry-on baggage for my next flight.      My therapist does think I may have a slight cruel streak in my personality. 

[Beth Andrea]

I did what I could to explain without outing myself. Needless to say when it came to packing the suitcase he let me repack and helped me where I needed it without touching personal affects. I have to admit he was rather professional but skeptical until he saw the letter from Meltzer's office.

Apparently this has happened before? Needing a letter to clear airport security?

The dilators are numbered 1, 2T, 2, 3T, 3 and 4

I wondered why they were molded in clear...all the ones I've seen online were in solid colors. Clear would make it impossible to smuggle contraband or ex plo *ives.  (<--to spoof internet sniffers  )

[Mariah]

The letter was made more for the reasons of those with the Catheter still in and for the fact that pre boarding and the like for us should be allowed due to recent surgery. It doesn't directly or even indirectly talk about them. The key is I was able to use the letter to give more concrete reason as to why they were needed. Sooner or later I'm going to have to use the that they are Vaginal dilators needed due to Vaginal reconstruction surgery and leave it at that. They don't need to know more IMO. He was nice and considerate so I have no complaints.

I don't recall the material they are made out of. They tell you but I don't remember. I had a lot of info tossed in my direction that day by the medical team so it was a lot to absorb them. Anyways 2 are tapered to help get the next step bigger in. I hope the helps explain that. Hugs
Mariah

Apparently this has happened before? Needing a letter to clear airport security?

I wondered why they were molded in clear...all the ones I've seen online were in solid colors. Clear would make it impossible to smuggle contraband or ex plo *ives.  (<--to spoof internet sniffers  )

[Mariah]

Here is an update. Due to my schedule there has been many days where three evenly spaced once have been all that can be done except for last Saturday when two was the best I could get done. I'm almost tot he point with now with dilator number 2 is in at the full depth which means I'm about ready to shed dilators 2T and 1 for the first time. This morning things was meant much smoother than they did yesterday. I suppose I just had to get the position down in this house like I did elsewhere. The blood on the pad is almost non existent and those spots have started to shed the white which has been showing up on the pad. It's starting to clean up nicely finally. I started bak to work yesterday and everything is going well so far.  Hugs
Mariah

[Mariah]

I have now reached the point where I was able to finally leave dilator number 1 behind and focus on 2T and 2 alone without the need for 1. First of a few steps up, but it is a step up finally. Hugs
Mariah

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good for you, Mariah, you are making nice progress.

[jujubes1986]

I have now reached the point where I was able to finally leave dilator number 1 behind and focus on 2T and 2 alone without the need for 1. First of a few steps up, but it is a step up finally. Hugs
Mariah

That's a lot of steps... In the end of my 4th week I was already doing the biggest dilator... I wonder how each doctor determine dilation schedule


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[Mariah]

I'm not sure. I have been using thee dilators since November 16 when I started using number 2. They have us keep using 1 at the same time to ensure your getting the full depth. Hugs
Mariah

That's a lot of steps... In the end of my 4th week I was already doing the biggest dilator... I wonder how each doctor determine dilation schedule


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