Question:
Lap vs Open - What about scars...always wanted to belly dance ;).........

Hate for this to sound vain, but will I have to do the dance of the seven veils...and just not drop a couple? What are the scars really like...    — [Anonymous] (posted on February 15, 2001)

February 15, 2001
It all depends on how your body heals and what type of surgery you are having. I had an open RNY 10/18. My scar is about 8 inches long and the main scar ranges from about 1/8 - 1/4 inch thick...mosty 1/8. However, on either side of the scar are a series of dots (from the staples). I have already noticed that they have started to fade...at fist it was ugly..crusty, scabby, etc. Then it was really really red....now it has faded...it's still quite visable, but I have very very pale skin. My dr has told me that it wil continue to fade. I have other scars that you can barely see now, so I expect this will eventually do the same.
   — tlg6056

February 15, 2001
LAP RNY 1/16/01....I have 5 little scratchs about 1/4 inch each in a dinner plate size circle.
   — Debora H.

February 15, 2001
How 'bout using body paint or glitter to hide the scars? Really lap scars are like little stars anyway. A gem in your belly button will finish it off nicely. :)
   — Amy K.

February 15, 2001
I had my lap RNY in March, 2000. I had six 1/2" incisions scattered across my upper abdomen. Today, I can only locate 2 of those and they are only tiny lavendar lines. Good luck with your belly dancing!
   — Diana T.