Guest guest Posted June 25, 2002 Report Share Posted June 25, 2002 Hi Kim, I had a much larger incision with my March myo but here's my experience so far. Slowly, the " ridge " has gone down starting along the middle area first. Its gradually going down each month and now only the outer inside edges of the incision have the " ridge " Its also flattened along the the edges closest to my hip bones. (So its flat-ridge-flat-ridge-flat as you go from the left side to the right side) I haven't been doing any excercizes for this area as I still have alot of sensitivity. Its not painful, just if I bump it, I think to myself " oooh--oh yeah--gotta be gentle. " I'd like to do some yoga but I'm just not feeling ready to put weight on my tummy with floor positions yet. I still have that funny numbness too but every month it seems to diminish little by little. Best wishes, > > Hi everyone, > > My myo/laparotomy in late May left me with a 3.5 " incision right at the pubic hairline. I've never had a flat stomach, but now there's a fatty shelf-like protrusion on the top of the scar, while it's flat below the line. It's also still somewhat numb above the line. I know this may seem like a frivolous question since it reflects a cosmetic concern: Has anyone else who's had laparotomy experienced this shelf? If so, did it stay or gradually even out with the bottom of the incision? > > Thank you, > Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 25, 2002 Report Share Posted June 25, 2002 Kim, I have something like that also, I just had a lap.myo on June 4th. So, I don't know what will happen with it. The scar is about 1 inch, maybe slightly bigger but a little bulge is above it. The scar is more of a dent. Small really though considering. That was the incision where the biggest instrument was at and where they removed most of my posterior fibroids, I asked the surgeon because that area has probably been the sorest of my 4 incisions, and largest. Carol A. Fatty shelf question > > Hi everyone, > > My myo/laparotomy in late May left me with a 3.5 " incision right at the pubic hairline. I've never had a flat stomach, but now there's a fatty shelf-like protrusion on the top of the scar, while it's flat below the line. It's also still somewhat numb above the line. I know this may seem like a frivolous question since it reflects a cosmetic concern: Has anyone else who's had laparotomy experienced this shelf? If so, did it stay or gradually even out with the bottom of the incision? > > Thank you, > Kim > > > > > --------------------------------- > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 25, 2002 Report Share Posted June 25, 2002 I have the same thing you described. There was a hard ridge above the incision which did go away, but I still have the shelf-like protrusion, above the indented scar, and the numbness. I don't know if it will improve with time. My myo was in February and the incision was about 3 " . I've never had a flat stomach either, but now I feel huge. I started doing stomach exercises this week in hopes of tightening my abs somewhat. Therese > > Hi everyone, > > My myo/laparotomy in late May left me with a 3.5 " incision right at the pubic hairline. I've never had a flat stomach, but now there's a fatty shelf-like protrusion on the top of the scar, while it's flat below the line. It's also still somewhat numb above the line. I know this may seem like a frivolous question since it reflects a cosmetic concern: Has anyone else who's had laparotomy experienced this shelf? If so, did it stay or gradually even out with the bottom of the incision? > > Thank you, > Kim > > > > > --------------------------------- > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 26, 2002 Report Share Posted June 26, 2002 Hi Kim Had the same in October (slightly longer scar) and still have a protrusion above the scar. Still some residual numbness too although far less then there was a month after the procedure. Also have a ridge of hard tissue at the incision (under the skin), my gp told me this could stay as long as a year. What you describe sounds normal to me. Michi S wrote: > > Hi everyone, > > My myo/laparotomy in late May left me with a 3.5 " incision right at > the pubic hairline. I've never had a flat stomach, but now there's a > fatty shelf-like protrusion on the top of the scar, while it's flat > below the line. It's also still somewhat numb above the line. I know > this may seem like a frivolous question since it reflects a cosmetic > concern: Has anyone else who's had laparotomy experienced this shelf? > If so, did it stay or gradually even out with the bottom of the > incision? > > Thank you, > Kim > > > > > --------------------------------- > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 26, 2002 Report Share Posted June 26, 2002 Kim, I had a myomectomy on April 30, and I have a fatty shelf, too. Before the myo, I had a slightly rounded abdomen, like I was a few months pregnant. But now, I have this ledge right above the incision. So I have traded one kind of protrusion for another! It's obvious enough that it shows through my underwear and bathing suit. I could probably hang things from it, maybe get it pierced My friend had a myomectomy years ago, and she still has her fatty shelf. She did loads of crunches to try to get rid of it, but it's still there. So, I am not sure it ever completely goes away. But, I plan to try when 8 weeks have passed and I feel brave enough to start abdominal exercises. Sherri __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 10, 2002 Report Share Posted July 10, 2002 Kim- I just had my surgery on July 2nd. My gyno. informed me that the 'above the line bulge' would most likely result. That Dr.'s had talked to plastic surgeons to try to avoid this- but- for all and whatever the reasons- it couldn't be avoided. She said if it happens- to wait a year or so and - if it's important- have it corrected by a plastic surgeon. (My 'incision tape' hasn't even washed off yet...a 3.5 " scar, huh? better than a 7 " scar...!) All the best, marie on 6/25/02 4:13 PM, Michi S at michi35ca@... wrote: Hi everyone, My myo/laparotomy in late May left me with a 3.5 " incision right at the pubic hairline. I've never had a flat stomach, but now there's a fatty shelf-like protrusion on the top of the scar, while it's flat below the line. It's also still somewhat numb above the line. I know this may seem like a frivolous question since it reflects a cosmetic concern: Has anyone else who's had laparotomy experienced this shelf? If so, did it stay or gradually even out with the bottom of the incision? Thank you, Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 11, 2002 Report Share Posted July 11, 2002 Hi, Thanks for the feedback! I wonder why it doesn't bulge below the incision line? Oh well. Now I'm approaching the two-month mark following my surgery, and my shelf/ridge/bulge is actually lessening a bit. There's still some numbness, though. I hope your recovery is going smoothly. Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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