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One year after my vestibulectomy: physical healing, emotional battle

One year after my vestibulectomy, I’m still struggling. The emotional battle has been more difficult than the physical one.

My StorySexMed AdvocateSeptember 29, 2019vestibulodynia, vestibulectomy, painful sex, recovery Comments

I had vagina surgery - and I was naked and helpless

After my surgery, I was half-naked and completely helpless. It’s important to choose the right people to help you!

My StorySexMed AdvocateMay 26, 2019vestibulectomy, surgery, recovery, support Comments

Vestibulectomy Recovery - Supplies List

List of supplies that I bought for my recovery from vestibulectomy surgery.

My StorySexMed AdvocateMay 26, 2019vestibulectomy, recovery, surgery, supplies Comments

I did an interview! with Jen Romanello

I did an interview about vestibulodynia with Jen Romanello for her blog, Bioethics & Identity.

My StorySexMed AdvocateMay 7, 2019vestibulodyniaComment

My Vestibulectomy: Part 3 - Long Term Recovery

After my vestibulectomy, I had scar tissue and tight pelvic muscles to work on in pelvic floor physical therapy.

My Vestibulectomy: Part 2 - The First Five Weeks

Overall, I think my recovery was a little better than average. I was out of work for about 2 weeks and worked from home for another 2.5 weeks. I wish I had waited a full 5 weeks before going back to work. I needed full time help the first week, but could handle my care the second week.

My insurance coverage for vulvodynia

Unfortunately, insurance coverage can be tricky with vulvodynia. For me, it was because all the doctors I saw were out of network.

My Vestibulectomy: Part 1 - The Hospital

I had a vestibulectomy to treat primary, provoked vestibulodynia. The surgery removes the vestibule tissue, which surrounds the opening of the vagina.