The Purple Dilator

[cdhd2001]

The 1/8" diameter equals 3/8" in extra circumference which equals to skin stretch on going from orange to purple. I am 1 week short of 2 months and have used the purple for the last 3 weeks gradually working it to full depth. Currently 1 dot short of orange and it still hurts during and after. Btw my max depth ended up being 3 dots total. But it shouldn't be a problem with my wife and I. 

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[Violet]

Looks like I am right behind you! On my fifth week and just started with the purple. Finally got three dots in tonight and I have one more session to go. I am just so afraid of damaging myself. ♥

The 1/8" diameter equals 3/8" in extra circumference which equals to skin stretch on going from orange to purple. I am 1 week short of 2 months and have used the purple for the last 3 weeks gradually working it to full depth. Currently 1 dot short of orange and it still hurts during and after. Btw my max depth ended up being 3 dots total. But it shouldn't be a problem with my wife and I. 

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[Violet]

Very intimidating yes! I am so afraid of damaging myself. ♥

Going up a dilator size can be intimidating. make sure you use the next lowest size dilator first. Lube well. Then go up to the next size dilator. Slight rotation back and forth while pushing in is what I did.

Take your time and relax. It will hurt a bit and there may be some blood spotting. Although it may feel like you are putting a large object in there but it is just 1/8 inch greater in diameter.

If it becomes a bit much then back out. It is ok to get it in a bit and rest then proceed to go in farther.

[Violet]

I would like to thank you all for the good advice! Hope y'all don't mind if I ask more questions. Tonight I managed to get three dots in on the purple dilator! I was so proud! LOL really! I am trying my best and slowly making progress. What holds me back the most is worrying that I might damage my new Vagina. SRS is a huge accomplishment for me. Mine was a ten hour surgery with everything done at once. $108K total cost including 5 day Hospital stay. I don't want to damage my Doctor's good work and I just love my proper genitalia so much! I probably sound silly, but last year I had a Heart Attack and that delayed my surgery by a full year. I am so lucky that my Doctor was willing to take a chance on me! Now it's up to me to finish my post-op.

Thanks again Ladies! My Love to you all! ♥ ♥ ♥

[KatieP]

I applaud, and am in awe of your dedication to the result!

Great job, and never, never give up!

:-)

Kate

[Violet]

Thanks Honey! ♥

I applaud, and am in awe of your dedication to the result!

Great job, and never, never give up!

:-)

Kate

[Colleen_definitely]

And no hammer required, good job!   

10 hours?  WOW, that was a lot of work.

[Violet]

10 Yes. I don't know how much time was spent under the knife, but my girl that was with me told me. I felt bad that she had to wait that long, but they did everything to me at once. Now I can't wait to see the final result! Once everything closes up instead of being full bloomed! LOL I am slowly feeling better and better each day. Almost 5 weeks post-op now. ♥

And no hammer required, good job!   

10 hours?  WOW, that was a lot of work.

[Violet]

I am continuing these updates in the hopes that I might help someone else in the future.

This morning's dilation bought the same results. I can now take Purple almost to the second dot. Hopefully with today's remaining 2 sessions I will be able to go in further, but it feels like I am pushing in against a wall! I am trying different positions and angles along with constant gentle pressure, but something inside is stopping the dilator.

I am very afraid of accidentally hurting myself, but I try to listen to my body and gently force pressure by slightly going in and out with the dilator and sometimes twisting the dilator a little bit too. I still keep hitting that wall though. Darn!

Another thing is that even though I use gobs of lube (currently MediChoice Jelly) the purple dilator will dry lock to my vagina causing a little discomfort when removing the dilator.

I will ask my Doc next week, but I wonder if instead of inserting the dilator and gently pushing, how about inserting and removing the dilator repeatedly? Maybe the tissue is too weak to withstand that, but the vagina would surely get a good stretching!

I am 5 weeks post-op

[AnonyMs]

If the lubes drying out you can just add some water. I'd not rotate the dilator, I've seen surgeons say not to do that. Sounds like your using the soul source dilator anyway, and with the bend in them they are not good for turning, only applying static pressure.

[tgirlamg]

I make the dialator buy me a nice dinner first!!! 

Sorry!... Couldn't resist!!!...I remember well the fun of going up a size!!!... Keep doing what your're doing little sister... patience with the whole process of healing and the good advice here will take you far! Congrats on the courageous step forward towards making your life into what you choose! All shall be well

Onward we go!!!

Ashley 

[Violet]

I didn't know that! Thank You! I did not think about the bend and yes they are soul source. ♥

If the lubes drying out you can just add some water. I'd not rotate the dilator, I've seen surgeons say not to do that. Sounds like your using the soul source dilator anyway, and with the bend in them they are not good for turning, only applying static pressure.

[Violet]

Good one honey!  And thank you for the encouragement lovely lady! ♥ ♥ ♥

I make the dialator buy me a nice dinner first!!! 

Sorry!... Couldn't resist!!!...I remember well the fun of going up a size!!!... Keep doing what your're doing little sister... patience with the whole process of healing and the good advice here will take you far! Congrats on the courageous step forward towards making your life into what you choose! All shall be well

Onward we go!!!

Ashley 

[Violet]

I am getting very sore from Dilating. Is that normal ladies?? Darn it hurts, especially walking....

[Michelle_P]

I am getting very sore from Dilating. Is that normal ladies?? Darn it hurts, especially walking....

There is a period 5-8 weeks post-op where dilating becomes more difficult temporarily.  This is the period when the fiberous scar tissue in the surgical site is contracting, or trying to contract.  Dilation opposes this contraction, of course, and that is one of the big reasons for dilation.

You may be going through this now.  It is something to ask about with your surgeon's office on your next contact.

[Violet]

I could only do 2 of 3 sessions yesterday, but I did both for 40 minutes instead of 30, so I only came up 10 minutes short for the day. Just too darn sore, but I will keep at it. Follow up appointment next Wednesday and I will ask. Thank You Honey! ♥

There is a period 5-8 weeks post-op where dilating becomes more difficult temporarily.  This is the period when the fiberous scar tissue in the surgical site is contracting, or trying to contract.  Dilation opposes this contraction, of course, and that is one of the big reasons for dilation.

You may be going through this now.  It is something to ask about with your surgeon's office on your next contact.

[Colleen_definitely]

If you're really sore from trying, just hold off for a session or two.  Just use the small dilator for those and don't make the problem worse.

[Michelle_P]

Another item...  If you are having soreness with walking, or just starting to insert the dilator, you may have some irritated skin down there.  That is often caused by moisture and skin fungal growth, such as the legendary yeast infection.

Try applying a little Vagisil or similar on a fingertip to the interior of the labial folds and possibly on the healing incisions if there is any redness there.

The doctor can also check for this very easily.

[Violet]

You read my mind Colleen! I was wondering about stepping back down to the orange Dilator. At least until next Wednesday when I see my Doctor. I can take the Orange one easily! 🌹

If you're really sore from trying, just hold off for a session or two.  Just use the small dilator for those and don't make the problem worse.

[Violet]

There is some granulation tissue on the outside of the folds. I will try the Vagisil. Thank You! 🌹

Another item...  If you are having soreness with walking, or just starting to insert the dilator, you may have some irritated skin down there.  That is often caused by moisture and skin fungal growth, such as the legendary yeast infection.

Try applying a little Vagisil or similar on a fingertip to the interior of the labial folds and possibly on the healing incisions if there is any redness there.

The doctor can also check for this very easily.