Guest guest Posted August 10, 2000 Report Share Posted August 10, 2000 Steph, I was told no sun for the 1st year.... Why I couldn't tell you... But it's a good question... Anyone else??? cheryl Advice for the day: If you have a lot of tension and you get a headache, do what it says on the aspirin bottle: Take two and keep away from children. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2000 Report Share Posted August 10, 2000 Thanks Dawn and Cheryl for responding to my e-mail. Guess the bikini will have to wait until next year! LOL! Steph in Rockport Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2000 Report Share Posted August 10, 2000 Steph, I'm nearly 4 months out and my scar is still sore. I get random twinges of pain sometimes, but nothing major. I think it just takes longer than Dr. Thayer says. I've been told to rub the scar, too, to break up the hard tissue underneath, so I do that alot. Also, I think vitamin E oil is helping it heal. - Alice A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2000 Report Share Posted August 10, 2000 THANKS ALICE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2000 Report Share Posted August 10, 2000 Steph, Personally I'd avoid the sun and your incision right now, to avoid risking burning it which would KILL! Dawn Re: SUN ON YOUR SCAR? Hi all! Just wondering what the consensus is about exposing your scar to the sun. I want to go to the beach and wear my thong-NOT! I've heard that tanning the scar might make it show less and other opinions that it will " burn " it into your skin even more. Also, at almost 9 weeks out, my incision is still a bit sore. Did that happen to anyone else? It could be that since I've been back to work, I've been lifting lots of HEFTY toddlers. I work with one little girl who weights 40 lbs at 18 months-OUCH! Steph in Rockport Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 12, 2000 Report Share Posted August 12, 2000 Alice, Not having gone through the surgery YET, but really almost ready to sign on the dotted line, I would think that you have the right attitude - " it (the scar) reminds me of all I've been through, and how much better I am now " . Last night and this morning, my husband is getting more enthused for me. He wants to go to the Sept. meeting at NWH and hear people talk. He is getting into things. So far we have not told anyone about this, not even my daughter (24). Thanks for telling me about the scar. Sally lknglas11@... wrote: > Sally, > > My scar is 6 inches long, and runs vertically from just below my bra to about > 3 inches above my belly button. I agree that vitamin E helps. I was > self-conscious of it at first, but now it reminds me of all I've been > through, and how much better I am now. > > - Alice A. > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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