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It sounds like you're healing just fine without the towels. I'm also supposed to be wearing 2, yes 2 girdles at the same time, with 2 pads one on top of another in them. For 8 weeks. I'm not doing that, but I did wear the pads until a few days ago and I'm sitting on the rolled towels to apply pressure at home. I was also instructed to take a gauze and press directly on the area with my hand which can actually be pretty effective. Especially on areas that seem kindof tough like maybe it's scar tissue developing. Could you share what your timeline is as far as bathing, sex, swimming... I had to just bathe with a rag(no shower or bath) for 10 days, then no toilet paper--just sterile gauze for 12 days. Now I'm waiting to be able to take a bath!! (Can't wait) I can do that and swim at 6 wks. And no sex for 8 wks. I ask b/c most other docs. say that you can have sex at 6 wks. I'm sure you can't tell yet how long it'll be before your stitches dissolve, but I still have at least two spots where there are stitches. I think they are b/c every now and then I'll feel a stick in those spots. It's been a while.....anyone know about dissolveable stitches I'd like to hear from you. Is it normal for them still to be there after 4 1/2 wks.? Good luck with the rest of your healing happy. You might find you'll swell periodically, but if it's possible you might try the rolled towels. Just fold one in half (long ways) and roll it up until it's like a small round throw pillow. Then stick it vertically on your chair(preferably a harder one) and sit on it. It may hurt at first, but it really does work. Take care