As of five months post-op, there is little to update. Things are going well. On Day 143 (Week 20), I began to upgrade my dilation sessions to using the larger green dilator. I am starting by using the blue dilator for the full half hour and then follow with the tip of the green dilator for 5 minutes. Eventually I will continue to go deeper with the green as my vaginal canal stretches and adjusts to the wider diameter. On Day 150 (Week 21), I returned to New York City to meet with Dr. Ting for another post-op follow-up appointment. He inspected my vagina and informed me that the healing has progressed to the point that I can have penetrative vaginal sex. I'm both excited yet scared at the idea of having sex for the first time. I'm not sure I'm ready, by my own standards. Although officially it is safe to have sex, dilation can still be tight and there is lingering soreness. I'm not sure how pleasurable sex would be if dilation is still a bit uncomfortable. I'm considering waiting longer before I attempt anything. But I can't say I'm not tempted.
My set of dilators:
https://i.imgur.com/ndD8v1V.jpg
