I had a slight graze, no stitches required and it healed up within a couple of weeks, maybe less? I can't remember. Lol but it definately didn't take long. I didn't notice it tearing at the time and afterwards, yes it was a little ouchy but it wasn't unbearable. They have special ice packs for afterwards to put "down there" to reduce the swelling and numb it. Which worked wonders, at home you can just wet a pad and put it in the freezer for the same effect.

Anyway my point is; It does hurt a little but it's managable and not as horrible as people make out. As others have said, everyone is so different.

Personally I believe the more you stress about it the worse it is may be. The mind is a powerful thing. Try to relax and take things as they come. Chances are you wont tear at all.

Dont you just love people that think just because they had a bad experience you will too and that telling you about it will be constructive?

's you will be fine. Dont let people's horror stories bring you down. Your body was made for this. You can do this and you will do this.

I HTH and all the best