Question:
I will most likely have an OPEN VGB or RNY--How does it look
Is there anything to do to lessen the appearence, and how long is it painful after surgery? thanks... — [Anonymous] (posted on October 23, 1999)
October 22, 1999
Hello. I had open proximal RNY on 7-29-99. My scar begins at just above
the bottom of my bra and extends to my belly button. I always form keloid,
so my scar is quite a sight, but I wear it with pride, becuase I've lost
more than 65 pounds in the 12 weeks since my surgery! I say "who
cares how it looks! I'm ALIVE!!!!!" Good luck. Jaye Carl
— Jaye C.
October 23, 1999
Hi, I had open RnY one month ago. I posted a photo of my incision on my
web site, along with a bunch of other stuff. If you want to see it, click
on my name, then click on my web site address at the top of the page. Good
Luck!
— Lynn K.
October 23, 1999
There are several over the counter products which are supposed to help
minimize scarring. There are creams and also a type of dressing.Some people
swear by vitamin E oil. You might want o check out books about natural
remidies at the library or health food store.
— Fran B.
October 23, 1999
Hi--I had open RNY 3.5 months ago. I never took pain meds after being in
the hospital, and only took 2 Tylenol after coming home, so I didn't have a
lot of pain. I had to be careful not to bump into things, though--for
instance, when I'd get a glass of water from the sink, it hurt if I pushed
up against the sink (and with my big stomach, it was hard not to). The
scar is about 8 inches long and it is pretty much healed now, is only
touchy occasionally. Its still pretty pink and noticable, but I'm having a
tummy tuck next year and I think it'll be "moved" so it won't
show so much.
Honestly, I don't care if it shows forever--I'm losing weight (68 pounds so
far) and I feel great! Good luck to you.
— charlene M.
October 25, 1999
hi. i had surgery on aug 11th. my scar is and has been pretty red/purple
although it is fading fast. i did have an infection and had to be reopened
and that looks good too. i am not worried about how my scar will look
because it is a sign of what i have done and i will always remember how
much better i feel because of it.
good luck
— julie S.
October 26, 1999
I had some serious pain in the hospital but really minimal pain after going
home. I only took pain meds for like 2 days after going home.
I'm 6 weeks postop, and my scar is really fading. It is pink, a thin line,
about 3.5 inches long. This was for an open RNY. My surgeon is a petite
woman with very small hands! She uses steri-strips on the incision
instead of staples so you get minimal scarring.
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