Question:
Open RNYers...How long was your incision?
The surgeon said he would start under my breast bone but not go past my belly button...but that is still a pretty long stretch on me! (more than a foot) My gallbladder is being removed also. What should I expect? — Sarahlicious (posted on March 4, 2003)
March 4, 2003
That sounds like my scar. From the bottom of the breastbone to the belly
button. Sounds worse than it really is. I didn't have a lick of problems.
Make sure you get a binder, they help alot!! Open RNY 11-11-2002 down
115lbs
— dkinson
March 4, 2003
Had my open RNY done three weeks ago and I see exactly what you described
in the mirror. I'm almost 5'11" with a long torso, so my incision is
well over a foot long!
— Amy W.
March 4, 2003
I had my open RNY on 2/11/03 and I am 5'5 1/2. My scar is exactly 9"
long. My doctor did it from about an inch below my chest bone and 1"
above my belly button. I have been using Mederma everyday and my scar is
healing very nicely. My doctor did the cosmetic stich and I am glad he did
the scar is a very thin line. Since 02/10/03, I have lost 28lbs. Good
Luck!!!
— Robyn W.
March 4, 2003
I had an open RNY, but my scar is only 3-1/2" long. It starts about
1" below my breast, and ends about 4" above my belly button. I
have thought this seems very small for a scar from an open, and wonder if
it is because my bypass is very proximal (80 cm). In your case, especially
since you are having your gallbladder removed, I'd figure your scar would
be as long as your surgeon discribed.
— Beth S.
March 4, 2003
My incision is 12.5 inches long from bottom of breast bone to well below
belly button.
— sandy L.
March 4, 2003
It matters where you carry your weight. I carry more of mine from the
belly button on down so my incision isn't curved over a large abdominal
area (no disrespect to anyone intended). Mine is 6-1/2 inches long.
Breastbone to 2-1/2" above belly button. You height also factors in
and how much legs you have (long torso, short torso etc.). I'm 5'9 fairly
proportaioned heightwise. I'm sure it will be as small as can be. Chris
— zoedogcbr
March 4, 2003
mines 4 1/2 inches from not to far under my boobs to above my belly button
— christine S.
March 4, 2003
My inscision was 7.5 inches long.
— Kelly S.
March 4, 2003
8 inches- I have pics on my profile. OPEN RNY 3/20/02
http://picturetrail.com/stacieo
— ~~Stacie~~
March 4, 2003
5"
Good luck!
— kb0lqx
March 4, 2003
I'm 5'4" and short waisted...or high hips...take your pick :) My scar
is only 4 1/2" long about 1 1/2 - 2" below my breast bone to 1
1/2" above my belly button.
— Rhoni333
March 4, 2003
Mine is 18", but they found a tumor on my ovary, that is what made it
so much longer.
— Kellie T.
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