NWR: A little gross and/or TMI possibly (Soon2BMrsD this is a good question for you)

dancinmyazoff Posted: Jul 03, 2008 10:27 AM

NWR: A little gross and/or TMI possibly (Soon2BMrsD this is a good question for you)

I've had my belly button pierced for about 10 years and I left it out these past 3 weeks. Yesterday I wanted to put it back in so I tried...no success. So I put some vaseline on the ring to push it through...no success. That's when I held my breath pushed really hard heard a little snap sound I made some noises and it went through. Out came a piece of skin No blood or anything just skin and a lot of pain. I was scared of germs to I put alcohol on it and wiggled the ring around to get it in there...OMG that burnt like crazy. So now I've just been putting bacitracin on it. It's a little sore, but I'm guessing because I practically just re-pierced it. Is there anything else I should do?

Gracias!

Kimbalina Posted: Jul 03, 2008 10:28 AM

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You probably just pushe out the scar tissue that was replacing the whole.

TrueLoveIn2008 Posted: Jul 03, 2008 10:29 AM

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Hope it feels better soon!!!

ant n tilde Posted: Jul 03, 2008 10:31 AM

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Posted by Kimbalina

You probably just pushe out the scar tissue that was replacing the whole.

I agree

and next time push it in with the bacitracin NOT the vaseline - so you dont get it infected

kslmbuggie Posted: Jul 03, 2008 10:35 AM

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i did the same thing, it actually took the same amount of time to heal as it did when i originally had it pierced. just keep it moisturized to avoid an infection, you'll be fine.

KK Holiday Posted: Jul 03, 2008 10:35 AM

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Posted by ant n tilde

Posted by Kimbalina

You probably just pushe out the scar tissue that was replacing the whole.

I agree

and next time push it in with the bacitracin NOT the vaseline - so you dont get it infected

agreed! maybe pour some Peroxide on that bad boy.

dont they say if the Peroxide turns white its infected?

Soon2BMrsD Posted: Jul 04, 2008 12:27 PM

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sorry melissa i havent been on.. but bacitracin is not good for that.. cuz it traps the bacteria in.. use bedadine (i cant spell you know the bbq sauce looking stuff) and dial soap. you def. repierced it so i would do what the piercing places tell you.. clean it 2 times a day with dial soap put a hoop back in to make it easier to clean. if you notice any redness or puss def. going to a tattoo lous or a piercing place to see if its infected.

Madorie Posted: Jul 04, 2008 01:58 PM

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Neosporin is a lifesaver.

The next best thing, especially if it does get infected just invert a cup of warm water and sea salt over your belly button. You can lie down in the tub to make it easier. It helps to flll the cup about half way so that when you flip the cup over your belly, it doesn't spill.

Keep it on for about 15 mins or so. Twice a day.

AmorPeruano Posted: Jul 04, 2008 02:09 PM

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Hi Meliss! I just wanna say no more vasiline ...Id be afraid you'd get it INSIDE the hole and it would get infected. Someone once told me whatever you wouldnt but inside any other holes.....dont put inside your piercing

MaggieLuvsJoe Posted: Jul 04, 2008 02:26 PM

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I was told never to use bacitracin on my belly ring but bactine instead....it's a spray and it disinfects and dries up the wound. I use it all the time just to keep my belly ring clean and I've never had a problem.

Good Luck I hope it heals

LeeLee111 Posted: Jul 04, 2008 02:53 PM

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I would take it out before you get an infection.

dancinmyazoff Posted: Jul 04, 2008 03:29 PM

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Posted by Soon2BMrsD

sorry melissa i havent been on.. but bacitracin is not good for that.. cuz it traps the bacteria in.. use bedadine (i cant spell you know the bbq sauce looking stuff) and dial soap. you def. repierced it so i would do what the piercing places tell you.. clean it 2 times a day with dial soap put a hoop back in to make it easier to clean. if you notice any redness or puss def. going to a tattoo lous or a piercing place to see if its infected.

thanks so much...good i have dial soap. I know what your talking about the bedadine stuff I'm gonna buy it today from rite aid. Still hurts a bit but I don't think it's infected. Thanks alot

dancinmyazoff Posted: Jul 04, 2008 03:30 PM

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Posted by AmorPeruano

Hi Meliss! I just wanna say no more vasiline ...Id be afraid you'd get it INSIDE the hole and it would get infected. Someone once told me whatever you wouldnt but inside any other holes.....dont put inside your piercing

lol....hmmmm so KY jelly next time

dancinmyazoff Posted: Jul 04, 2008 03:31 PM

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Posted by LeeLee111

I would take it out before you get an infection.

noooooo

Soon2BMrsD Posted: Jul 04, 2008 04:29 PM

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Posted by dancinmyazoff

Posted by AmorPeruano

Hi Meliss! I just wanna say no more vasiline ...Id be afraid you'd get it INSIDE the hole and it would get infected. Someone once told me whatever you wouldnt but inside any other holes.....dont put inside your piercing

lol....hmmmm so KY jelly next time

honestly YES!!! im pretty sure the correct term for this is water soluable (which means it breathes)

IrishBrideASmiling Posted: Jul 04, 2008 04:31 PM

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Posted by Soon2BMrsD

sorry melissa i havent been on.. but bacitracin is not good for that.. cuz it traps the bacteria in.. use bedadine (i cant spell you know the bbq sauce looking stuff) and dial soap. you def. repierced it so i would do what the piercing places tell you.. clean it 2 times a day with dial soap put a hoop back in to make it easier to clean. if you notice any redness or puss def. going to a tattoo lous or a piercing place to see if its infected.

I did the same thing you did once and I continuously washed with Dial soap and put the bedadine (iodine) on it and had no problems. I also put on tea tree oil too. Just watch yourself if you go swimming and make sure you keep it clean and you should have no problems. I re-pierced myself about 6 months ago and had no problems.

Kerin2804 Posted: Jul 04, 2008 04:38 PM

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I do not have a belly button piercing but I do have my nose pierced and vaseline or neosporin is no god- betadine, wash w/ dial anti bacterial soap and the bactine spray won't hurt - it is disinfects and has a mild pain reliever in it. You just repierced yourself.

AmorPeruano Posted: Jul 04, 2008 06:09 PM

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Posted by dancinmyazoff

Posted by AmorPeruano

Hi Meliss! I just wanna say no more vasiline ...Id be afraid you'd get it INSIDE the hole and it would get infected. Someone once told me whatever you wouldnt but inside any other holes.....dont put inside your piercing

lol....hmmmm so KY jelly next time