15 tubes of KY whatttttttt???? hehehe

[mmelny]

couldn't resist

At least you didn't have it wrapped around some poor kitty

[Flan]

At least you didn't have it wrapped around some poor kitty

does this count?

[lpfix2009]

Melan I got the no wings one ultra thin

[Suzy]

Next time you buy tampons and the cashier asks, "Find everything OK?"  Just answer yes, you know right where they go.  See what the guy says.     

[lpfix2009]

Next time you buy tampons and the cashier asks, "Find everything OK?"  Just answer yes, you know right where they go.  See what the guy says.     

You guys are just plain ol cruel! Instant blush for the poor little kid.

[Jessica.C]

does this count?

OMG Flan, Too Funny!!

[LordKAT]

Flannel kitty pads? What next?

[lpfix2009]

Flannel kitty pads? What next?

That's actually a cool pad, but being cotton severely like that compare to regular cotton pads would probably make you sweat like 10.

[gothique11]

I never used 15 tubes. I also went to a medical supply store and got a couple few of the medical lubes -- way cheaper than KY and is the same that they give you in Montreal. After things are healed, you can also use other lubes if you want (water based). I have some O'My that was on sale and it's lasted me for a long time (then again, I'm post op 2 years in a couple weeks).

[mmelny]

I never used 15 tubes.

Lol.. I wonder where our difference is...  I literally still put on a latex glove and slough the lube onto the dilator, at 4 months post op.  If I use any less then a "slough", it doesn't seem to be enough.  I've used over 25 5oz tubes of lube, and counting.  Perhaps one factor is that I may use up to 3 different dilators in a session?  (each one requiring a 'slough' of lube!  )

[K8]

The three dilators probably use up a lot of gel.  At five weeks I've used only six 2 oz tubes of Surgilube (bought a case of 12).  I only use one dilator a session except when I was stepping up from one size to the next – kind of sneaking up on the next larger size.

With the larger dilator I've found I need more gel than with the skinny ones.  If it binds a little as I'm inserting it, I back it out a little (half inch or inch?), give it a little wiggle, and then try again.  That works pretty well.

Also, the nurse said to try gently rotating the dilator 360º once it's in there all the way.  I do that slowly.  It spreads the gel around and feels like it loosens things up a bit.  Before I did that I would have trouble pulling the stupid thing out because the tip was quite dry.  Now I can just give it a wiggle and it eases out.

But we're all a bit different – in our approaches and in what seems to work for us.

- Kate

[FairyGirl]

I just bought 2 cases of surgilube online. I like it much better than KY, and it's cheaper. And buying it online means I dont have to go to the store twice a week any longer.

I'm going through alot of lubricant using 3 dilators a session, 3 times a day. Good grief, can't wait for the schedule to get easier.

geez and I gotta dilate 5 times a day for 8 full weeks! I wonder if they give a discount if you buy it by the truckload 

[K8]

I gotta dilate 5 times a day for 8 full weeks!

Let's see...  If you sleep 8 hours a night, and each dilation takes at least a half hour (setup, dilation, cleanup - more if you are using more than one dilator a session), that works out to dilating every 2 hours and 40 minutes.  Really?  Is that possible (or necessary)?

- Kate

[Jessica.C]

I just bought 2 cases of surgilube online. I like it much better than KY, and it's cheaper. And buying it online means I dont have to go to the store twice a week any longer.

I'm going through alot of lubricant using 3 dilators a session, 3 times a day. Good grief, can't wait for the schedule to get easier.

Valerie Just curious where did you buy it from online ??

[FairyGirl]

Let's see...  If you sleep 8 hours a night, and each dilation takes at least a half hour (setup, dilation, cleanup - more if you are using more than one dilator a session), that works out to dilating every 2 hours and 40 minutes.  Really?  Is that possible (or necessary)?

- Kate

This from my discharge instructions from Dr. McGinn... I also have a "manual" that goes into more specific detail about the procedure.

7. Dilating: It is VERY important to dilate 5 times a day for the first 8 weeks. I am aware that other surgeons may ask their patients to dilate less, please understand the importance I place on post-op dilation. This is the time when you can most easily increase width and maintain your depth. If you neglect dilation you will lose depth and width. Once it is lost, it is extremely difficult to regain it EVEN with further surgery. You may decrease the frequency to 4 times a day for weeks 9-24, then once a day for a year. After the first year, you can dilate once a week.

Actually the manual says 3 times a day for weeks 9-24, so that's still almost 6 months. It goes on to say:

WASH hands and dilators with antibacterial soap before and after dilating. Only use mineral oil as lubrication.

I plan to meet with DR. McGinn again at least once prior to surgery so I'm sure I'll be having questions about this once I get there, but she seems pretty strict with her instructions and I completely trust her professional judgment. The fact she is so very thorough is one of the things that impressed me and one of the reasons I chose her in the first place, so I'm sure I'll be doing whatever she suggests to optimize healing and good results (even if it is a pain in the... uh, kitty lol).

[Flan]

Valerie Just curious where did you buy it from online ??

* FlanKitty butts in

I got the box (in the first page) from here ($19, shipping is usually $11ish for ups ground)
http://www.imed.com/shop/detail.cfm/sku/K9173

[Cindy]

The three dilators probably use up a lot of gel.  At five weeks I've used only six 2 oz tubes of Surgilube (bought a case of 12).  I only use one dilator a session except when I was stepping up from one size to the next – kind of sneaking up on the next larger size.

With the larger dilator I've found I need more gel than with the skinny ones.  If it binds a little as I'm inserting it, I back it out a little (half inch or inch?), give it a little wiggle, and then try again.  That works pretty well.

Also, the nurse said to try gently rotating the dilator 360º once it's in there all the way.  I do that slowly.  It spreads the gel around and feels like it loosens things up a bit.  Before I did that I would have trouble pulling the stupid thing out because the tip was quite dry.  Now I can just give it a wiggle and it eases out.

But we're all a bit different – in our approaches and in what seems to work for us.

- Kate

Hee Hee
On first  read I thought you said 'superglue' one hell of a lubricant

Sorry
Cindy

[lpfix2009]

Ouch @ Binding!

ill load my dilators full of lube so I don't get binding!

[Nigella]

I've just had a prescription filled out for 12 tubes in preparation, should last the first week home, lol.

Stardust

[lpfix2009]

I've just had a prescription filled out for 12 tubes in preparation, should last the first week home, lol.

Stardust

Prescription for lube?