VLOG: Recovering from a Surprise Procedure, My Daily Makeup, REALISTIC Day in my Life + Mejuri Haul

[@meganmcgowan827]

love the realness. im really glad you shared because so many times when things like that happen, we get embarrassed and hide it. We all need to just hear from each other that we are not alone when we go through little or big things. you are the best.

[@justlaura7177]

When you said the vlog was ending, I was like “What, noooooo!! Already?!?” I thoroughly enjoy your content. Also, you cracked me up by showing us the scale of the storage unit. That thing is massive! Lastly, so sorry you had to endure that painful experience!!

[@robinsongrl]

I've had a cyst in that spot before. I was also 8 months pregnant!! It was miserable. It's been 10 years and I still have a massive scar. Love that you're willing to discuss this stuff as we need to make it less taboo for sure!!! Hope you're feeling better Michel!!

[@bluebutterfly288]

I had one during pregnancy too! My dr took care of it after I delivered cuz I needed stitches anyway from the birth. Not fun.

[@Katie-qg7xz]

That cyst removal sounds so painful! I wish your pain was adequately treated. I love that you shared that. There is so much shame surrounding anything in the pelvic area so people end up feeling alone.

[@ninaanddakotafox5840]

I can't even imagine how painful that would've been. My fiance had emergency surgery for a cyst, and he said it was the most painful thing because they went in through his belly button so that is what he had to pack. Hope you get to feeling better!

[@carlabarrick8538]

Girl! I feel for ya and thank you for just being real, being honest. With so many influencers who paint perfect pictures of their lives, this is so relatable. I've had a similar problem when shaving. I'm a previous healthcare worker. I'm sorry that it turned into a staph infection. We wouldn't of known from the wedding vlog that you were going through this. I like your makeup routine and jewelry pieces. So happy to hear you're hanging out with your brother Jinsee (sp?) for fun times. Glad you're feeling good post financial advisor. Take care Michel!

[@allisonnelson6956]

So crazy about your cyst. I have been telling my daughter about you and how she reminds me of you and she actually recently had a cyst get infected on her sternum and has had to get it repacked twice a week. I hope yours gets better soon. Thank you for being so awesome!

[@rachelsophiexoxo]

Bless you! Just wanted to say as a fellow person with EDS - it’s a pretty common thing to need a lot more local anaesthetic than normal, we don’t respond to it in the same way! I had surgery on my toe and had to have nearly twice the local anaesthetic!! You poor thing having to go through that pain!! Xx

[@404jules]

I had to have that same emergency operation last year and it was SO PAINFUL! They put me under general though so I was completely knocked out for the surgery. The first week or 2 when it’s healing really hurts but then you’ll be fine. Hope you feel better soon, Michel 🙏

[@MichelJanse]

Isn’t it the WORST? Thank you, friend. I’m sorry you also had to experience it!

[@splhendid]

​@@MichelJanse OMG ME TOO!!! But I was not knocked out, and they had interns come in and watch the procedure. SO I'm exposed to the world with a bunch of new docs just checking everything out. I had the same experience where the local anesthetic felt like it did not work and I could feel everything the doctor was doing. I also had to do 15 minute hot baths 3 times a day for two weeks to make sure everything drained. I am still terrified of it happening again. Girl, I feel your pain. Feel better!

[@samilynn26]

You’re so lucky you were able to sleep through it. My insurance wouldn’t cover it because it wasn’t “emergent” and I had to be awake white they shot the numbing stuff in my area three times (which HURT, I screamed). And I cried out when they took the gauze out.

[@lynny397]

Girl! thank u for having the courage to share this! Cysts are so , so painful. I can't imagine how intense it one would be in that area! praying for your recovery. You are so resilient! I'd probably be in bed for a week!

[@stacimini]

I JUST had the same surgery! SO painful. I'm still packing my incision site a week later. It's so weird how something so small and seemingly harmless can turn into something so serious so quickly. Hope you feel back to yourself soon.

[@NikitaUnique]

Michel, I hope and pray you are now fully recovered from your procedure. 🙏🏻❤️ I’m prone to ingrown hairs in that area, and have had a few boils that needed to be lanced and drained. Not fun! And not a subject people tend to talk about, BUT should be aware that cysts and boils and other similar things can occur, how they can sometimes be prevented, and how they should be treated. I’m glad that you shared with us. ☺️ [edited to add] P.S. People with EDS can be resistant to numbing agents. I have G-HSD / hEDS, and this is a problem I have, too.

[@dominiquehorn5204]

I love how honest you are in your videos! I’ve honestly been loving the new vibes you’ve been giving off since you been able to glow and be happy!!! You should check out Old Navy lounge and Pj wear, I feel like you’d be in heaven!!!!

[@mariajoseespinosa6576]

Get well soon! Love love your blogs!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💕💕💕💕💕🌼🌺🌸👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻

[@gummydorky]

I love that mejuri necklace! I have a similar type of necklace from Tiffany and Co - where you can add charms to a hook. i actually use that necklace daily to hold my engagement ring whenever I need to take it off

[@lauramarazzi1012]

Michel! So sorry that happened to you! Thank you for sharing. I'm loving your sense of humour over all of these little surprises life keeps throwing at you!

[@jennyreed3331]

I got a cyst in the same area when I was a teen and had to have an emergency procedure as well and it was awful pain-wise even with local anesthetic. Wishing you a speedy recovery!

[@meganvenegas7632]

I think it's great that you share, not overshare though, the good and the not so good too. Hope you feel better soon!

[@joalyng]

So sorry you're dealing with another infection and all these medical issues. I hope you are feeling better! I truly appreciate your openness. I dealt with ovarian cysts when I was 18 and that was super scary. Your willingness to share could be helping young girls feel a little less scared and alone when they are dealing with whatever difficulties arise. I think that is awesome. So thank you! Love you and your content!

[@jamiecountway6124]

Love your necklace. And the charms. Love your personality and how open you are knowing it maybe help someone. So happy for you that you are so happy. Hope you feel better soon. Hugs

[@lizp8696]

This happened to me before too. I was so busy with work so I delayed going to the doctor. Ended up doubling in size too and so I went into my primary care doc as an emergency. She immediately sent me to the ER because it was so serious. I ended up not needed surgery but gosh it was traumatic. Glad you are starting to feeling better!

[@jillmarie4155]

I hope you feel better soon and it heals well

[@katherinevelez3323]

The same thing happened to me! Except it was between my cheeks 🍑 it was truly awful and I appreciate you sharing this! It doesn’t make me feel so alone or upset with my own body, it happens to a lot more people than I thought. Please never change and your channel grows!

[@jamieholloway7104]

I feel you, I go through a of medical things because of my autoimmune illness. I just call it another medical adventure. You handle it with grace and humor and I love that. Heal well and keep going.

[@whitneygeorge4116]

Maybe you have heard this before and I missed it? I am a wound care PT. If you are prone to staph infections. Buy some hibiclens soap and wash your busy down with it once a week. It will help keep the colonies living on your skin at bay.

[@susannagrandi8369]

Thank you for sharing so openly and honestly. I dealt with something similar when I was younger, but didn’t know what it was at the time. I remember the pain. Thank you for sharing your story. Not only for the awareness it brings, but also for the safe space and community you are building here. Reading all the comments from women who have had similar experiences is really something. Wishing you a quick recovery!

[@charlenesmith209]

Poor dear...I had a pilonidal cyst removed from my butt, and they packed mine at first as well, took a long time for me to get right! I was just a bit younger than you when that happened back in 83-84..heal well and stay blessed!

[@HockeyDudet]

Thank you for your vulnerability and relatableness, Michel!! I'm glad that you were able to get the help that you needed for your cyst and are able to take such good care of yourself. As you said, it's real life, and I appreciate that you are normalizing talking about real life on the internet. :) Also I LOVE the film photos from JJ's wedding. She and her new husband make the cutest couple ever!! Can't even imagine how fun it is living in the same apartment building with them now!

[@anamikamaruthara]

I'm so happy you shared that. Everyone experience that after a certain time and it's soooooooooo painful

[@RG-yf3uj]

TFS Michel. Hope you feel better soon.

[@lindasangiovanni29]

I hope you are feeling better soon. 😊💗

[@sarahneder6946]

Michel, I’m just now finally getting caught up with your last couple months videos and want to say THANK YOU for “oversharing”. i constantly feel so embarrassed about any weird body stuff thats going on with me and just wish we could all normalize “weird gross” things happening to our bodies because that’s part of being human! we alllll have times in our life where our bodies are being straight up wack and it shouldn’t be something we’re ever embarrassed or ashamed about. i doubt you’ll see this comment because i know you don’t read that far back on vids, but either way, thank you :)

[@mikehorton5653]

Hi my name is Mike Horton and I love your video very much

[@suzettesmith2075]

Feel better!

[@cassandraboyer7068]

Hope you recover soon 🙏 💓 ❤

[@emilyfrohmader3269]

Figure 8 Is one of my favorite coffee shops in Austin! Get an iced flat white with a little vanilla. A flat white has less milk than a latte and it always comes out perfect there

[@MichelJanse]

Ooooh this is a great tip! I’ll have to go back!

[@lindsayriggsbrown979]

I wish more KZbinrs would share real things on the internet. In my opinion you shared it very delicately and appropriately. It helps so much to normalize these things that we as woman sometimes feel embarrassed or ashamed about - but shouldn’t. So thank you.

[@Lizmacleod324]

girl I have been there with the having to get stuff cut open and packed it is horrible but you are not alone it happens a lot thank you for making us not feel so alone.

[@lits3212]

Janse, you’re the best!!

[@najetteroberts5553]

So sorry about your minor surgery. That sounds painful. And thanks for sharing it may help other women for sure. Your sisters pics look beautiful. 😍 recover quickly 💪 ❤️.

[@dawnbe_well7626]

Dude. You are SOOOOO lucky that they knew to remove the cyst sac!!!! I literally suffered from those damn cysts for years and never had a doctor suggest the sac removal until like 10-15 years after having suffered the first one. It’s very common in that area, and unfortunately I’ve had them develop in other places too 😩. The key is to always have the tiny surgery to remove the sac. Even in the doctor doesn’t offer it, ALWAYS tell them you have a history of cysts and need to have the sac removed!

[@TonyaS]

Oh girl this made my skin cancer removal feel like going to Disneyland in comparison. Hope you feel better and heal up soon!

[@libbymorehouse4466]

I hope you’re healing!

[@ConnieBABQ]

I’ve recently discovered your channel and I absolutely love your Vlogs. I do have to tell you that I went through this same thing last year. It started out as just a little bump and then one day I woke up and it was huge and very painful. Hopefully, you are feeling much better now.

[@Sama-yd4cl]

Oh my goodness the cyst sounds SOOO painful! Bless you! Hope your body heals smoothly ❤️

[@susanf4857]

So sorry about your cyst. I can't imagine how painful that was! ☹️ I wanted to be a dermatologist at one time in my life so stories like that don't bother me. I love Dr. Pimple Popper! Love all the jewelry you got.

[@orielinIsrael]

Loved your "Michel for scale" moment on the wall hahaha. Hope you heal and feel better super soon! ❤🌺

[@omofoyewakehinde8308]

You're really doing great this morning

[@amaNanaama]

Your relationship with your sister is so sweet🥹 I hope you’re feeling better from your procedure!

[@budd20e]

People carry so much shame about their bodies and the weird stuff that happens. I'm so incredibly thankful that you are brave enough to share this with your audience. I believe sharing these types of experience can help everyone be more accepting of their body. I hope you heal and aren't in too much pain for too long. Sending healing prayers.

[@isabeltrepatorres2362]

Sweet and Beautiful Michel !!!!!! Hope you feel better and heal up soon!🙏

[@Mokiecon]

I quite enjoyed this "normal vlog". It was still interesting and fun and relatable.

[@abbydellefemine4613]

I have also been through this pretty much exactly how you described it and had surgery for it as well. Seriously no fun. I don't know anyone else that has gone through this so thank you for sharing your experience and making me feel less alone. It's awkward and truly embarrassing 😅

[@kimberlyrudolphcap1789]

Oh girl, I had a polynidol cyst removed at the very top of my booty crack (low back) so I totally get it! You always look so put together that’s why everyone wanted to see your makeup routine.

[@googleuser3779]

I had a cyst on my tail bone about a year ago. So i know they are SO painful. This might be TMI but mine actually popped right before my surgery, and I remember it smelled so incredibly bad!! Anyway, happy healing!

[@spotlessmindx]

The necklace is so cute I'm definitely gonna get one for Christmas 💖✨️

[@debrawildrick9601]

You have a beautiful natural lip color.. you don't need tinted gloss at all. You look beautiful!

[@kacee_is_bored]

i've been having such a bad day but this video made me smile. thank you

[@MichelJanse]

Sending you big hugs, friend 🤍🤍

[@otamualuedaniel1410]

I am so happy you shared this with us

[@MelissaReist]

I used to work in an ER and this was a super common procedure we would have to do. If this ever happens again, definitely tell them you feel it and need more lidocaine!

[@emilyencapsulated9540]

Yes! Always request more lidocaine if it wears off. Super easy to do

[@sheilavanduynfote5539]

I had this happen to me when I was 28, I’m now 71. They at that time put a stent into keep the incision draining. Girl I had it done at the Dr.’s office, it lasted 2 weeks before stent could be removed. I did a lot of sit baths in the tub very hard to sit and I felt blah 😒. Take care Michel feel better soon, I love the nails❤️❤️

[@maebenson6596]

Those pants are sooo cute!

[@barrycameron8469]

Michel, Thank you for sharing the info concerning removal of the cyst that developed. Hopefully you inspired other young girls to be aware of themselves and to not be afraid to have similar conditions addressed.

[@ruthr8959]

Had that done also, was the most painful thing Ive had done ( EVER) took 8 weeks to heal completely! So totally feeling for you!

[@drlopez6755]

I can't seem to get enough of this vlog please keep it coming. Thank you

[@marybaranowski4175]

So glad your feeling a bit better. Take care of yourself and get over that staff infection fast as possible. 🙏🏻🤞

[@RegularHuman]

You are such a wonderful person!

[@prudielopez9863]

You poor girl take care of yourself feel better soon

[@marissah3125]

Very brave to share your surgery store. My sister had a similar issue they had to lance an infected spider bite. They couldn’t do a local so she felt it ALL! She said it was incredibly painful! I really hope you feel better. I think once you’ve had staph you’re more susceptible to it. Hang in there!

[@elecops9825]

Those film photos look amazing! Especially the wedding photos, they came out amazing 😊

[@annagorbatoff8716]

I’m actually loving the honesty Michel

[@alyroseee]

Michel so so sorry to hear about your cyst I absolutely hate that for you….. FYI I have gotten laser hair removal down there and have virtually no ingrowns anymore. I used to get them periodically sometimes where the panties would be in contact for a while when sitting etc… I had my amazing esthetician tell me that lace panties are the worst because they create ingrowns from hairs (even micro ones) getting caught and twirling in the lace. So.. full cotton panties (no lace trim either) also help to prevent ingrowns. This is stuff young girls need to know! Thanks for sharing ❤️ also love the Mejuri pieces so so so cute!!!!

[@dellcinebrown1172]

Yes I had the same thing that happened under my arm it started out as a ingrown hair that doubled in size and I had to go to the emergency room and they immediately put me in a room to have it drained and cut open and packed it was so much painful but after clean all around and inside and pulled a sample to have it sent off to make sure it wasn't cancer I never had any more problems out of that so I'm praying that the same happened for you

[@deelynn312]

I'm in San Antonio. I love your vlogs and the realness. 🌹

[@mahloeree]

I've gotten cysts on my bikini line before numerous times! It happens if you get sugaring or waxing. What helps bring the swelling down and with the pain is putting heat directly on the cyst for a solid amount of time. I use my heat pad and just watch TV with it on and then the next morning it's significantly better!

[@carmanwilliams8278]

I understand your pain. Over the yrs I have had that same procedure done a couple of times (upper inner thigh and under left breast). Wishing you quick healing!

[@user-ui1zv8bd4y]

Im possibly older than your own mom. I am a ICU nurse have a young adult daughter and just make sure you take ALL your antibiotics AND a probiotic. ( Activa drinkable yogurt is easy and quick) Im glad you got it taken care of because that could have made you a whole lot sicker. Stay safe, stay happy and prayers you are free of pain soon. I cannot stand to see my own child in any pain. PS your mum looks like your older sister ☺️Totally adore Max. I am a mixed culture olive skinned but have his color eyes. They used to call me tigereyes as a young girl lol

[@korneliacevasco9939]

The procedure you had is very common . I worked in the medical field - the official name is called I&D- incision and drainage . The packing actually is done so the wound is drying out and can heal - ,this can happen at any place in your body .Nothing to worry about- I had this also when I was on a cruise ship - no big deal . Most physicians take a sample of the pus to have it cultured in case it is MRSA . Feel better soon

[@inspiringsimple]

I remember feeling one of my sections (yes, you read that right). Something you kinda never forget. I hope that you are feeling better now!

[@Laurik08]

I love this video!!!! You’re so funny when you are yourself! Keep it up! Get well soon! Greets from Germany

[@SimplySteph99]

Oh no! Hugs and prayers for quick healing and that the pain eases very soon! Thank you for sharing. Definitely good info to know.

[@teresadreamer8554]

Feel better soon. Most of all in life things happen. Most of the time we have alot in life going on. I am 59 and am going through a tough illness now. Not what I expected but I will get through it. Take care of yourself. It's great to watch your videos 🏵🙂🤍👍

[@dammysarah6412]

Love the realness ,hope you’re fully recovered

[@gospelnzube6464]

I love your slight makeup ❤

[@TiannaOuellette]

I love that merit mascara. I need to get it again!!

[@allisonpeterson3895]

That’s the worst, sorry you had to deal with that! I’ve had that same thing done 13 times without any numbing meds. The infection would climb up my body every time so I had to have a catheter in the wound for two weeks every time. Eventually I had to have the glands removed permanently. Hope your feeling better!

[@cheroz1]

I would definitely recommend getting laser hair removal when you’re all healed up. I get ingrown hairs really bad that get infected sometimes, so my waxer said I should look into it. It is expensive, but 100% worth it. After one treatment I was hooked and wish I’d done it sooner.

[@edwardleecaliforniausa]

So proud of you Michelle happy Thursday morning and I just wanted to say that your vlogs is amazing

[@atc35012]

I had something similar several years ago. My doctor told me to soak it in hot water as hot as I could stand and I was given very strong antibiotics. I had to keep it covered if I was not bathing. It was so difficult to bandage because of where it was. Mine doubled in size twice over just a few days. When it started it looked like a tiny pimple. It was not nice. I was convinced it would scar and I don't think it did. Mine was near the same area. I remember that pain. My doctor took samples/swabbed it and sent it off to a lab where it was tested. It was just an infection. He said I had 3 cysts in there...maybe 4. I haven't had another since.

[@outoftheklosset]

Just wanted to share in case you didn't know but Ehlers Danlos makes anesthesia not work normally. For example, I've never (yes, I've had root canals without numbness😭) been numb by a dentist who isn't my current provider who knows how to numb EDS patients. And I've woken up during multiple scope procedures.😬 In the future you may want to share that you have a clinical dx (right?) of EDS and they should be able to help numb you more.❤️💐

[@sierrarichardson3196]

Hi Michel! Makeup person here :) when your mascara dries out, use Visine or any eye drops to help re-wet the product. It will help keep the integrity of the mascara instead of watering it down :) Take care!

[@gbangbayauisreal4889]

Thanks for sharing, so open and honest

[@rebeccaann5364]

I have had a cyst like that before they are extremely painful 😖 they just let it close on its own. Speedy recovery 👍

[@Chrisplainjane]

Numbing wears off when it’s infected. Packing is very common. They only take out some of the packing at a time so it heals fully without making a ‘hole’ that will continue to fill up. I find wound care very interesting as a med student.

[@christinapotter227]

Hope the healing process continues as smoothly as possible ❤️ I know it's terribly painful and uncomfortable 😣. I had something similar about 20 years ago/your age, around the time of college finals (I could not sit to take them all!). I was also going on a road trip from Maryland to the beach in Florida, in a Miata...yikes! I had like 4 of them at once and they scarred. The only issue I could think of at that time was new hormonal birth control. Ugh. Best wishes for a healthy second-half of the year!

[@azilizc]

Still can't get over these pants 🥰🥰🥰🥰 Hope you recovered well!

[@brittanyfreeman9101]

Ouch! That sounds so painful with the cyst. Hope you heal quickly. I had an epidural that didn’t work correctly the first time and it wasn’t until right before I pushed that they gave me another one. My back hurt so bad! Make sure you take care of yourself!

[@laurennichelson2509]

This made my day. Everytime I have a stressful day at work I save your videos for my break and it makes it so much better. Glad you are feeling better! 💜

[@michellenamuth4878]

I’m so sorry you had to deal with that. My daughter gets those cysts a lot for reasons they can’t figure out. She has tried all their recommendations. They are extremely painful. Glad your feeling better.

[@andreatamplain9190]

I hope you feel better I've had to go through something similar your not alone I will say a prayer that you feel better soon

[@lisaedwards397]

Feel better Michel. I wish you a speedy recovery. ❤️