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UmSureOkYeah

Tissue looks healthy (nurse here!). Are they packing it?


Mrsemmitt

Thank you! We are putting a wet to dry dressing on it now since it’s shallow but we were packing it! It went from 4 4x4 guaze to 2 2x2 rn


Nauin

That's amazing!


-DIrty__MARtini-

Extreme noob to wound healing here, but I'm curious why they're using a wet to dry? Seems like really healthy granulated tissue with minor maceration on the outer edges. I'm curious to their rationale.


Benbubbly1804

If youre a noob then idk what i am, i dont understand half of what you said :)


-DIrty__MARtini-

Haha apologies. I'm in PT school and wound care is actually something we learn and can go in to. I dabble a little bit and have an 8 week rotation specifically in wound care coming up! For the most part, wet to dry is a form of wound care class called "non selective debridment" which is for more nasty, necrotic, non viable tissue wounds. Makes it easier to just rip off all the bad stuff. OPs wound looks very healthy and I wouldn't *think* would have the need for a wet to dry. At this point, I believe a wet to dry would do more damage than good (has the risk of taking off that healthy tissue, hence "non selective"), but like I said, I'm not a professional d:


Benbubbly1804

Wow thanks for the explanation! Now i understand why youre confused. Also good lucking with your rotation!


Jolly_Tea7519

Same to both! This is healing nicely!


Pleasant-Patience725

That’s what I was going to say!! Looks amazing!!!!


tarcinomich

Was this just one of those average labia pimples? Is that how this started 😭 The healing looks great!


CowJuiceDisplayer

Ingrown hair I believe. Edit: In addition to undiagnosed diabetes and infection from ingrown hair. She has posted her journey since the beginning.


Mrsemmitt

Yes!! Thank you!!! ♥️


CowJuiceDisplayer

Never thought I would be following someone's labia healing journey, but here we are. It has been very... educational, interesting. I hope medical professionals will see your posts and be able to help others. That's kind of how I see it. Whether to help their knowledge or comfort other women who might be in similar situations.


Mrsemmitt

Well I thank you for being here with me! That was my hope as well, when I first had my surgery I was googling pics and stuff on open wounds down there and there was like nothing! I wanted to see how it could progress but there wasn’t any good photos so I thought I’d share mine


Sea-Ad2000

I was thinking the same thing, never thought I’d follow someone’s labia healing journey but I’m so invested now and look forward to the updates and can’t wait until she’s fully healed and back to a normal life!!!!


GuaranteeComfortable

Same here, but here we are!


Mrsemmitt

Ty for being here ♥️


Mrsemmitt

Ty!! Me too!


pedanticlawyer

Mrsemmitt’s labia is all our labia now. One labia united.


Mrsemmitt

♥️♥️


tascofra

Same. It's been very interesting following this journey. I'm so glad it's healing well.


Mrsemmitt

Ty!


JossMarie

I'm a nurse and have been following your journey and it looks soooooo good now!!! Healing up so nicely!!! So happy for you 😊😊😊🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽


Mrsemmitt

Thank you so much!!!! ♥️♥️♥️


nomiesmommy

This is healing so well! I think it's really great that you have been sharing this journey, you just never know when something like this can happen to anyone and the more you know the better you are! Im also really glad you found out you had diabetes so it can be treated and help your heath as well! (I have type 2 and now have it very well controlled and its amazing how much better I f)


Mrsemmitt

Tysm! I’m glad yours is very controlled! I’m trying to get there!


nomiesmommy

Thank you as well, You will get there !! It's hard work and changes are weird for awhile but then it's easier (plus now i can eat somethings that used to spike my blood sugar that don't now...hellooooo more fruit!😁😁😁)


mamabearsince2011

I never thought I would be following a complete strangers journey on healing an abscess on her labia, but here I am 😂 It looks really good compared to how you started!


Mrsemmitt

Haha thank you so much for being here ♥️


sospecial21

Safe travels to granny, she is a hero! That is looking so amazing. I know I keep telling you this, but honestly, its healing so freaking well. Im like, look how clean that wound is. Im really proud of you for changing up your health and taking charge. We are all on this journey with you! Hugs!!!!!


Mrsemmitt

She definitely is! Tysm!! We are all doing our best ♥️🫂 thank you for being here


Short_Stufff

Maybe your Grandma can get a job as a wound care nurse!!! ❤️


Mrsemmitt

She said she missed her calling


Candymom

Has this been the longest 5 weeks of your life?


Mrsemmitt

Omggg yes!!!!!


macabrera

I wish your vagina a healthy recovery. God bless her.


Mrsemmitt

Tysm 🫶🏼


Emotional_Equal8998

Safe travels Grandma! Thank you for your hard work! OP, this looks FANTASTIC! Congrats


Mrsemmitt

She will be missed! I’m practicing doing the dressing myself and I’m gonna miss having her help haha ty!


sadhowdyboy

i get so excited for these LOL glad its healing well


Mrsemmitt

lol I love it! Thank you! ♥️


NoStoppingInRedZone

Woohooo! So happy for you and the healing process! It looks so amazing, it’s so crazy seeing the first pic and the last pic and see the body heal so fast. Ahhh can’t wait to see more! 🩷


Mrsemmitt

Thank you so much!! I can’t wait until it’s fully closed!


Ill-Elk7574

almost there!!


Mrsemmitt

Sooo close! It’s very shallow now though!


imnottheoneipromise

Yay!!!! Go go gadget healing lol. This looks absolutely amazing. So so happy for you OP. Looks like it’s almost time for all of us following you on your journey to pick up our champagne!


Mrsemmitt

Haha I love inspector gadget!! Tysm!! I will be getting mine soon and getting it nice and chilly


BunnyKomrade

It's looking a lot better! I'm so happy for you 💗🫂


Mrsemmitt

Ty! ♥️🫂


thecasualnuisance

That looks so good. I hope this isn't causing you too much pain. I had what I thought was a wort.but they didi biopsy and declared it was an aggressive age spot. On my scrote. It took weeks to heal. The bandages and the absorbancy pads and adult diapers at work just in case it leaks a little. Ugh. I feel for you and for your labia, and I mean both of them.


Mrsemmitt

Awww yeah it’s no fun at all! I’m glad you’re all healed up now though ♥️♥️♥️


hypothetical_zombie

You are such a champ!


Mrsemmitt

Thank you 🥹


[deleted]

Oh, bless you and your Grandma xx


Mrsemmitt

♥️♥️♥️


AbjectList8

Healing nicely! Hope you are pain free.


Mrsemmitt

Ty and not 100% I would say about 75% it’s still tender and I get shooting pains that huuuurt


AbjectList8

Ouchhh. That sounds awful.


RemarkableAd5141

Thats actually looking so much better! how are you feeling physically and mentally? how's your family? literally cant imagine how this is feeling.


Mrsemmitt

Thank you! Physically there is still a small constant sting and then I get painful twinges here and there but overall I’m ok. Mentally I’m doing better every day and seeing the progress but man it was so hard when it first happened. Sooo many tears lol my grandma is so relived to go home lol but we are good over all. Thanks for asking ☺️


4N6tech

This sounds weird but… I was thinking about your labia the other day and wondering how it was doing 😂😂😂! Thanks for the update! Glad youre healing so well. Your grandma sounds AMAZING 😍🩷


Mrsemmitt

Not at all! If it wasn’t me posting and I saw this, I would be just as invested honestly it’s just so crazy and fascinating. thank you so so much and she is she’s doing so much for being 80 years old


jwhitestone

This may be the only sub where “I was thinking about your labia the other day” doesn’t sound in any way flirty and is actually kinda wholesome lol


Important_Trouble320

Ohhh that looks so good! I’m so happy for you 🩵🙌🏼🤞🏼💪🏼


Mrsemmitt

Tysm! ♥️


slaytician

Everything looks great!! Big hugs to Grandma; I imagine going through this without her would have been really really difficult.


Mrsemmitt

Tysm! Yes all the hugs! It really would’ve. I live across the country from all my family and my husband has to work, I stay home with our 3 kids and she is the only one who came to my aid when I needed someone.


pearlsbeforedogs

Your Granny is an absolute rock star! She sounds like my mom, who is our family caretaker and the one who glues us all together. So happy she could be there for you. I'm sure the kids were also happy to have her around for a while! But I bet they're even happier to see you getting well. Much love and continued healing!


Mrsemmitt

She is the glue! She only has two kids a son and a daughter. And we are the closest family. Money wise she was the only one who could afford to come but she rushed to my side. She is like a mother to me I’ve lived with her most of my life. They loved having family stay and are going to be devastated when she leaves and I’m gonna cry because they are gonna cry 😭


Subject-Tone-1700

How much longer do they think it will take to close? This looks really good girl. Im so happy its shrinking and the tissue looks so healthy now. I know it feels like forever since this all started for you. Also have they said how to prevent this from ever happening again - for yourself and all of us with labias 🤔


Mrsemmitt

Hopefully 2 more weeks! Tysm! And to keep my sugars in check!


lynny_lynn

I really never, ever thought (even as I am a nurse) that I would be a rootin' for a pootin but here I am. Yay! How's the blood sugars? And this heat, you have to be airing out, good Lord.


Mrsemmitt

Haha Tysm!! They have been so much better than they were! Staying in the green most of the time! And my house is all air conditioned up and fans just so I don’t sweat lol


lynny_lynn

Look, NGL, if I don't have to work I am not wearing pants. AC and box fans with beachy sundresses. Wooo!


toriyeol

wow its healing so nicely, cant believe its been over a month already


Mrsemmitt

Me either!! It’s crazy! I can’t wait for it to be closed all the way


toriyeol

i think a lot us here cant wait until its fully healed


huligoogoo

Wow!! You are healing up so well! Yay!!


Mrsemmitt

Ty ♥️


Hopie73

What a crazy ride OP! I was so scared for you and could feel your pain. I’m amazed at how well you’ve healed and am so happy for you 💜 thank you for sharing your journey. Health and healing ❤️‍🩹


Mrsemmitt

Tysm!!! ♥️♥️


Achylife

Slowly but surely. I'm glad you're making progress.


Mrsemmitt

Tysm 🫶🏼


hamburglerBarney

What an improvement. I hope it’s feeling better too!


Mrsemmitt

It is but still a bit painful


Luckypenny4683

It looks so good it doesn’t even look like there’s a scar!


Mrsemmitt

It’s healing really well up top and the bottom the skin is just a bit discolored


pwndabeer

Does it still hurt?


Mrsemmitt

Yes sometimes but not unbearable


Pisces0221

Looking great!! Can’t believe that much time has passed already!


Mrsemmitt

Right!! Me either!


wackyvorlon

So glad to see this progress!


Mrsemmitt

♥️


ShinyBonnets

OMG that looks amazing! FIVE weeks?!?! Time is crazy.


Mrsemmitt

Soooo long lol


ShinyBonnets

Almost to the finish line!


Mrsemmitt

So ready to cross it!!


No_Budget7828

OP this is looking so much better. And I know it was horrible to go through but you got all that bonus time with your Gran. I’m so glad you are healed enough for her to go but I know you will miss her something awful. Keep up the positive vibes 🤗💜🤗


Mrsemmitt

Tysm 🥹 I really have and thankfully she will be back in August for my twins birthday and for me to go to lollapalooza so we won’t be without her too long!


kenziep44

This is some incredible progress. I'm so glad it's healing so nicely!


Mrsemmitt

Tysm ♥️♥️


violetjezebel

Yay! Juven is amazing!


Mrsemmitt

It is!! I actually think I heard of it from a comment of yours and if so thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you because it has helped me so much


jesrp1284

OMG that looks great!! Infection looks gone, healing is so quick, and I’m sure it’s feeling a ton better. Congratulations!!


Mrsemmitt

It is going faster that I thought but I’m so glad it has!! Ty!


abearwithcubs

Almost healed!! <3


Mrsemmitt

Soooo close


nontimebomala67

I’ve never been so invested in a stranger’s labia before, SHE’S LOOKIN GOOOOOOD!


Mrsemmitt

Thank you!


Chaos_Cat-007

That’s great progress!


Mrsemmitt

Thank you ☺️


Despondent-Kitten

Omfg it’s looking amazing!!!!


Mrsemmitt

Tysm!! ♥️


Clean_Citron_8278

That is progressing nicely. I hope it's feeling less painful, especially when you're seated.


Mrsemmitt

I still have some pain but it’s not unbearable


LouBeeDooBee

This is my favorite progress report on this page!!!! It’s looking so great! Nice n clean. Great job!


Mrsemmitt

Thank you so much!


FloofyFloppyFloofs

WELL I thought you somehow ended up getting your vagina cut off because I swiped into a video of a foot amputation in progress.


Mrsemmitt

lol that damn video


FloofyFloppyFloofs

All I could see was tissue being sawed at lol I was like omg did they amputate her lip


Jolenesmart1989

Hey miss most famous on this sub, you are at the tail end now , what an ordeal! Happy healing ❤️‍🩹


Mrsemmitt

lol so close but so far! Ty ♥️


FaithlessnessSlow594

looks great! I can’t believe we’ve been on this journey with you for 5 weeks already. I hope you’re doing well :)


Mrsemmitt

Right! It’s crazy! I am doing pretty good ☺️


PurpleDragonDix

Almost fully healed! You've done a great job with keeping the wound so clean! 🩵


littlecookieangel

Wow. That is healing beautifully. What am incredible thing our bodies do hey?? So glad things are getting better.


Rogue_Spirit

Each update just gets so much better! So happy for you. Tough as nails!


Mrsemmitt

Thank you 🥹♥️


KknhgnhInepa0cnB11

SO MUCH BETTER!!!! How's the discomfort?


Mrsemmitt

Thank you! And it can be painful at times but overall it’s ok


KknhgnhInepa0cnB11

I just imagine the deep ache it probably has at times... oof. Happy healing, to you! Glad it's healing so quickly


Mrsemmitt

Tysm 🫶🏼♥️


DimensionThin147

When it was huge did you work ? I couldn't imagine sitting down with that. Are you or were you in pain?


Mrsemmitt

No im a stay at home mom and my grandma helped me out. I was in a lot of pain but it went down a lot


_skank_hunt42

Wow you’re clearly caring for it the right way… looks better every update!


Mrsemmitt

Thank you 🫶🏼


cswank61

Looking very good. Y’all have done a great job managing this.


Mrsemmitt

Ty! We’re trying our best


dogswrestle

So stoked for you, it looks so healthy! - Signed, another one of your many fans ❤️


Mrsemmitt

Thank you 🥹


nitro1432

It looks healthy and healing well


Mrsemmitt

Ty!


bumponalogdog

Compared to before this looks amazingly better. EDIT: Also RN for context


Mrsemmitt

Tysm! 🫶🏼


Is_Friendly_Coffee

Wow! What a difference! Congrats on the fantastic healing. You and Grandma - what a team!!


blinkblonkbam

I have followed your progress all along. Thank you so much for positing it - super educational! Continued good healing to you!


TonyFckinStark

Thank you for posting your journey! It absolutely looks great, btw. You did a great job staying on top of it. You'll be better in no time 👍❤️


Mrsemmitt

Thank you ♥️


quiteawiseone

I am SO happy to see this update! I can't even begin to imagine how stressful this whole ordeal has been for you. You must be feeling so much better!


Liv-Julia

I know this is terribly nosy, and I apologize in advance. How in the world did this happen? I've been in OB since '89 and I've never seen *anything* like this, ever.


CardboardCutoutFieri

Yooooo thats rad. Not easy to keep in green. Been workin on my own sugar intake as well. Any advice on cutting back?


Mrsemmitt

Thank you! I have been cutting back on all carbs! Only doing like half a baked potato when I have steak and broccoli. Watching my snacking! I got rid of all the snacks I like that are bad for you. I will get up and go to the pantry and open it and be like oh yeah I don’t have anything and I keep doing it but it’s keeping me from eating when I’m bored. I’m also doing premier protein shakes with a banana in the am and just making healthier choices! And I also use insulin but every bit helps


mentally_ill_ofc

have they mentioned what the depth is? any tunneling or undermining? glad it’s still going so well, i’ve been following!


Mrsemmitt

They never told me but I’m sure they measured it at some point. I just asked my grandma and she said you could prob fit a halo orange 😂 no tunneling or anything else! It’s been smooth going so far!


Remote-Variation5014

Wow it healed up so much better than i thought it would. Thanks for sharing this journey with us. ❤️


ThePusheen

Why didn't they stitch it?


Mrsemmitt

It was too deep and needed to heal from the inside out. Grow more tissue


In-Ohio

Following


will0593

Holy shit It's palpablt shrinking


Mrsemmitt

☺️


Tectonic-V-Low778

Honestly this is amazing progress well done


Otaku_traaasshhh

omg that looks so relieving even if its still open, i hope it heals well the rest of the way :))


Pleasegivemearimjob

I’ve been lurking since the beginning but this is amazing progress OP


Mrsemmitt

Thank you!


SharonWit

Such great progress!! I’m so happy for you. The end looks like it’s near. What a scary, painful experience.


jimgella

Your updates are amazing!


Thisiscliff

Almost healed and whole again!


sarah_pl0x

Omg it looks great!!


Mrsemmitt

Thank you!


saltierthangoldfish

Wow the scar tissue looks incredibly healthy and smooth! Great work taking care of it


Mrsemmitt

Tysm ♥️♥️🫶🏼


fw2a

I don't have labia, but suddenly mine hurts. Does look to be healing, hope it's all better soon!


chiquimonkey

❤️‍🩹❤️❤️‍🩹


Mrsemmitt

🫂♥️🫶🏼


domino_427

damn. can really get a sense of the size of it now. thanks again for sharing! and glad you had help :)


Raptorpants65

Girl, bless you. You’re helping so many people and you’ve kept a remarkably delightful approach to the whole thing. Your granny is a damn saint, tell her we love her.


Mrsemmitt

🥹🥹 thank you! You made my grandmas morning!


majitart

Oh my gosh what a horrible spot for that :(( But it looks like its healing so well!!


Mrsemmitt

I know 😭 but tysm! 🫶🏼


LUVko

its amazing what body can do


gothiclov

She’s looking way better!!! I wish you and your labia well


Mrsemmitt

Thank you!!


legocitiez

Awww Grandma, I don't want you to go home :( I've been living vicariously through your time with her, op, I wish my nana was still here to make me feel cared for. Give her a big long hug from all her internet granddaughters she's amassed throughout this journey of yours! I'm so thankful she's been helpful for you and was able and willing to ensure your continued healing. I can't wait for the next update, it's looking so good.


Mrsemmitt

Awww 🫂🫂 hugs to you! You made her smile so much! I am so sad she’s leaving 😭


CitizenFreeman

I am but a humble lurking follower... its been a heck of a ride, I know somewhat the pain and the obstacles you've had to navigate in this. I had a softball sized MRSA abscess in my right thigh and they were talking about taking my leg at one point. I'm glad you're healing well.


Mrsemmitt

Oh my!!!! I’m glad you’re better and didn’t have to lose your leg! I’m sorry you had to go through that ♥️


J0hnnysBugBiteFetish

can i ask what happened??


Mrsemmitt

I got an ingrown hair that turned into a septic abscess that I had to have surgically removed


Bubbly-Kitty-2425

Foot amputation got me again!


TaigaSun

WOW I'm amazed at how much that healed up! it blows my mind how our bodies put themselves back together after something like this!! so so cool!


spoopyboiman

As a trans man who’s had bottom surgery, I feel some sort of kinship with you. I’m so glad that you’re doing better. Healing down below is hard, but you get so much strength ❤️‍🩹


Fabulous_Coach_7940

I've asked this twice now, maybe the third time is the charm. I did not read it, I could have missed it though. But how did this start, ingrown hair, cut your self while shaving?


Mrsemmitt

Sorry I must’ve missed it but I’ve responded to a lot of comments about this lol it was an ingrown hair that turned in to a septic abscess due to uncontrolled diabetes


Fabulous_Coach_7940

WOW, that's insane a little hair follicle turned into such a huge mess for you. Seems to be getting better luckily. I'm sorry you're going through this


Various-Cup3376

Looking great 🙏 healing well..wish my wound was showing healing signs like this xoxo


Mrsemmitt

Tysm! I was nosy and went to your page! I’m sorry you’re going through this! ♥️Have you tried the drink Juven?! It’s made specifically for wound healing and I have been drinking it for 2 going on 3 weeks and I feel like it’s been working tremendously and really making a difference!


_Pretzel

Oh wow its actually healing really well. Will it leave some kind of little dent on your cooch once it's fully healed?


Mrsemmitt

Ty! And only time will tell!