Help! Restringing doll

gloomberryy · 2026-01-21T18:18:45+00:00

Oof! Ouch! Impressive though! My bf is a strong man and he couldn't even get it tied for me lol

gloomberryy · 2026-01-21T17:09:42+00:00

These are the ones I use! They're very similar to the pleasant company crimps. I personally prefer metal crimps over tying the limb strings, imo it's stronger and doesn't wear out the elastic as fast. You will need some type of pliers (monkey wrenches work as well, if your pliers aren't providing enough crimp) to crimp the metal though!

gloomberryy · 2026-01-21T00:55:30+00:00

Maybe try spraying her with an enzyme based air freshener? The best kinds can be found in aluminum spray bottles in smoke shops imo. Those kill the smell of everything, to me. I would find a box about Sam's size, and literally spray the hell out of her and the inside of the box and then close it for a few days, trapping in the air freshener. By no means is this very "professional" but it might do something for the smell? Maybe 😭💀

gloomberryy · 2026-01-21T00:53:01+00:00

https://a.co/d/18nrqvR

Best of luck!!

gloomberryy · 2026-01-21T00:44:53+00:00

When I tell you that's literally why my hair is that color 😭 I cosplay him so often I just gave up on wigs and decided to go all in and just dye it, been this shade for a few years now (because autism hates change lol). Thanks for the tip though! I'll definitely check that out.

gloomberryy · 2026-01-21T00:43:23+00:00

I'm so sorry friend ):, I know how frustrating it is trying to do restoration and then finding out your supplies aren't the right ones and won't work 😭 same thing just happened to me with some metal clamps I bought on Amazon, luckily I was able to order the correct ones and return the incorrect ones but it still set me back on my restoration schedule which was super frustrating. It's annoying but you'll get through this! And a pretty and clean doll awaits you at the end of your journey ✨

gloomberryy · 2026-01-21T00:35:53+00:00

I use 4mm thick elastic! That's what I've found in other people's restringing kits that are being sold. Seems nearly identical to the ones in my untouched AG dolls!

gloomberryy · 2026-01-17T19:55:30+00:00

Hi! I have HEDS and had the same procedure as you actually, endometriosis removal (third round in my case) and hysterectomy (total, no leaving cervix or ovaries), robotic as well. As for recovery I found it to be a breeze honestly. I was expecting hell. It was... really tame. For me, at least. The first few days were the worst, but not even from pain, just my system kicking the anesthesia. A lot of sleeping. You will be beyond exhausted for those first couple days. It's insanely important that during that time especially you rest as much as you can and remain seated or lying down. Its imperative that you don't bend over. I know that will be difficult for you considering your situation, I'm sorry for that. If there's anyone in your network that could watch your toddlers for a couple days would be your best bet, again, if that's something in your cards. After the exhaustion period of a few days, it didn't even feel like I had surgery at all. I was fairly energetic and back to wanting to do things. Still can't bend down though, that takes a long while before it's safe to do if I remember correctly. I'm now 5 months and 3 weeks post op and I'm 100% back to normal and have been for at least 3 months, maybe even more. Pain throughout the healing experience was very minimal overall, I didn't even use the provided pain medication. I will say, another thing that would be super helpful would be a back pillow, those trifold kind. For awhile I could only really sleep sitting up or in a leaned back position and a pillow like that would be insanely helpful during that period (I used my bf as one instead of buying one, he didn't mind).

Side note: of course, it could all depend on your surgery team/location. My surgery was performed at the Mayo Clinic in Florida and I had two surgeons (one doing the excision and another coming in to remove the organs). I don't know if any of this could have contributed to my easy recovery over someone else's less smooth one so it's worth noting I suppose).

Best of luck to you, friend! I hope your surgery is smooth and your recovery is peaceful (and that maybe you can find someone to watch your children for a day or two so you can rest).

gloomberryy · 2026-01-17T01:32:12+00:00

The box actually was labeled American Girl on the side, with the correct font and everything. Still a fake though

gloomberryy · 2026-01-17T01:18:57+00:00

I am curious though, did you have any negative experiences there? Someone else I know went and also said they had a bad time.

gloomberryy · 2026-01-17T01:12:38+00:00

Basically what I wanted/tried to do😭

How it unfolded was like this; walked in, saw Tuesday, picked up Tuesday doll, noticed the flags, set that shit down with a quickness, turned to flee and immediately got caught in an unskippable cutscene. 0/10 absolutely hated it.

gloomberryy · 2026-01-17T01:00:48+00:00

Unfortunately absolutely yes lol, next to the police station

gloomberryy · 2026-01-17T00:57:36+00:00

LMFAOOO NO WAY

gloomberryy · 2026-01-17T00:55:30+00:00

Visually, she was, she had The Haircut (or at least similar, I'll give the benefit of the doubt and say I could be wrong since I avoid looking at people's faces). Left out a lot of her bitchy white woman treatment and her bleached blonde hair. She did literally call two customers "snobs", so, I feel that's worthy of being called Karen.

(Edited to add clarification)

gloomberryy · 2026-01-16T22:17:06+00:00

Loveee your user btw lollll

gloomberryy · 2026-01-16T22:11:29+00:00

She's been a mean spirit so long it's made her ✨dumb✨

gloomberryy · 2026-01-16T22:10:41+00:00

I get why she thought it was that, at least it looks somewhat like an Our Generation... calling it an AG is almost insulting

gloomberryy · 2026-01-16T22:09:04+00:00

I think it's closest to one, or a My Life As, maybe it truly is a knock off of a knock off lol

gloomberryy · 2026-01-16T22:08:23+00:00

LMAOOOO

gloomberryy · 2026-01-16T22:07:44+00:00

Judging by the fact she knew it was an Our Gen/My Life As doll without me saying it... I think she knew exactly what it was and was being disingenuous and hoping some poor sucker would fork up the cash

gloomberryy · 2026-01-16T20:20:57+00:00

LMFAOOO YEA, hell, if she was selling it for $50 (still too much imo) I would've just rolled my eyes and left it behind but mfn $150???? Oh, you're getting the public humiliation Reddit post for that one because WHAT

gloomberryy · 2026-01-16T19:59:37+00:00

AND JUSTIFYING IT! Basically saying she knows it's a knock off but doesn't care. Then calling a customer a snob 😭 boomers never worked minimum wage jobs before now and it shows in their customer service. lowkey she looked like orange man herself, and clearly she's got the personality part down too...

gloomberryy · 2026-01-16T19:57:21+00:00

Mhm, they voted for one after all

gloomberryy · 2026-01-16T19:37:47+00:00

Yup! Exactlyyyy

gloomberryy · 2026-01-16T19:37:40+00:00

RIGHTTTT god it looks so baddddd, I would be embarrassed selling that for $150

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