Good news, the swelling has gone down quite a bit today after a night of not sleeping on it. It's also not firm like it was yesterday. Trying not to touch it too much but I'm so glad to have a normal-ish ear again, haha. Downsizing to 2G was a really good idea, and tbh I'm actually kind of excited to be able to wear my earskins and all the other pretty stuff I still have for this size! I don't think I'll bother stretching again until the weather gets warmish; cold weather is awful for it.
I might've had a very minor infection because it was extremely swollen the night before last, but if I did it's gone/almost gone. But I never had any pus at all (just a little bit of lymph and brownish crusties) so I'm not positive I had one. Did three 5-6 minute sea salt soaks yesterday and I'll probably do one today. Sooo glad I have this under control now!
Just had to downsize...
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corazon_de_oro
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Re: Just had to downsize...
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!
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!
Re: Just had to downsize...
That's goog news 
And yay for being able to wear the nice jewellery again
And yay for being able to wear the nice jewellery again
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TheGreyEyedMonster
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- Location: Florida, USA
Re: Just had to downsize...
did you downsize both ears or just the one that was giving you problems? so sorry about that hun 
"We think caged birds sing, when indeed they cry out."
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10mm Lobes (to be 16mm)
(R)Helix
Want
(L)ear- Double Helix, Tragus, Rook, 2nd&3rd Lobes
(R)ear- 6g Helix Punch, Industrial, 2nd&3rd Lobes
Nape
Tongue Web
(R)Nostril
Have
10mm Lobes (to be 16mm)
(R)Helix
Want
(L)ear- Double Helix, Tragus, Rook, 2nd&3rd Lobes
(R)ear- 6g Helix Punch, Industrial, 2nd&3rd Lobes
Nape
Tongue Web
(R)Nostril
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corazon_de_oro
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Re: Just had to downsize...
I downsized both because I don't want to be uneven. I guess I have a few of the same plugs in 2G and 0G so I could've kept the left one at that size, but I figured it might be beneficial in the long run. I think if I had uneven lobes it'd encourage me to stretch too fast.
Anyway, it's better today.
Anyway, it's better today.
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!
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!
Re: Just had to downsize...
Oh my goodness! If you had a bad stretch then what hope do us not so careful people have!?
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magalo le matelot
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- Location: Montréal, Canada
Re: Just had to downsize...
Maybe you are allergic to metal.
Or you have been too kind with them and now your ears are real pussies.
Or you have been too kind with them and now your ears are real pussies.
- 1 inch lobes, madison microdermal 16/07/10 and venoms 2/07/11.
RIP self-done tongue web, retired wrist surface and tongue.
First tattoo on right thigh - line done (1h20)
Want: 4g septum, tattoo on left ribs/behing ear.
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corazon_de_oro
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Re: Just had to downsize...
Nah, I've worn steel in brand new stretches before with no problems; I think the sharp edge of the eyelet cut my skin slightly on the way in. But my ears are totally fine now. I'm waiting 'til the weather gets warmer before I stretch again, cold weather and stretching don't mix!
I'm waiting 'til the weather gets warmer before I stretch again, cold weather and stretching don't mix!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!
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!
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HiMyNameIsMegan
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- Joined: Mon Sep 06, 2010 5:01 pm
- Gauge Size:: 9mm
- Location: Scotland
Re: Just had to downsize...
Magalo do you have anything nice to say to anyone?magalo le matelot wrote:Maybe you are allergic to metal.
Or you have been too kind with them and now your ears are real pussies.
Re: Just had to downsize...
lol >.< made me think of ear vaginas.magalo le matelot wrote:Maybe you are allergic to metal.
Or you have been too kind with them and now your ears are real pussies.
Left Lobe = 1 3/8in.
Right Lobe = 1, 3/8 in.
16g Bridge/Earl
14g/ 16g spider bites both sides
14g Tongue
6g Septum
Upcoming:
16g Angel bites
Retired:
Industrial
Right Lobe = 1, 3/8 in.
16g Bridge/Earl
14g/ 16g spider bites both sides
14g Tongue
6g Septum
Upcoming:
16g Angel bites
Retired:
Industrial
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TheGreyEyedMonster
- Posts: 406
- Joined: Fri Aug 06, 2010 12:55 am
- Gauge Size:: 00g
- Location: Florida, USA
Re: Just had to downsize...
she never has anything nice to say to anyoneHiMyNameIsMegan wrote:
Magalo do you have anything nice to say to anyone?
"We think caged birds sing, when indeed they cry out."
Have
10mm Lobes (to be 16mm)
(R)Helix
Want
(L)ear- Double Helix, Tragus, Rook, 2nd&3rd Lobes
(R)ear- 6g Helix Punch, Industrial, 2nd&3rd Lobes
Nape
Tongue Web
(R)Nostril
Have
10mm Lobes (to be 16mm)
(R)Helix
Want
(L)ear- Double Helix, Tragus, Rook, 2nd&3rd Lobes
(R)ear- 6g Helix Punch, Industrial, 2nd&3rd Lobes
Nape
Tongue Web
(R)Nostril
