by corazon_de_oro » Fri Jan 15, 2010 11:26 pm
It's not a waste of money... stretches aren't supposed to be that difficult if you give your ears enough time between them. Even though the stretch was easy you should've left your lobe at 7/16 for six weeks before moving on. The pain and swelling is your body's way of telling you that that skin wasn't ready to stretch.
Every 1/16" is equal to about 1 mm, which is the amount you should be stretching.
Like the other person said, downsize at least back to 7/16 and wait six weeks or so.
I'm Lindsay.
I have 1/2" lobes and 11 piercings: left helix x2, both conches, both nostrils, septum, navel, and VCH.
My lobes are small but I know a lot about stretching and how to do it safely, so message me if you have any questions!