Guest guest Posted November 13, 2001 Report Share Posted November 13, 2001 In a message dated 11/13/2001 5:57:37 PM Central Standard Time, MsMystic1@... writes: > ok, folks, sometimes I think I get a " little too much information " about > everything, but I guess it can't hurt! (Like learning about being turned > around during surgery, the ng tube, the central line, etc. all the tubes I > will wake up with) but here goes another question. How long was your > incision if you had your surgery done open? From where on your body to > where on your body did the incision go? > Carole > > From just below the breastbone to the belly button. Dawn--South Suburban Chicago area Dr. Hess, Bowling Green, OH BPD/DS 4/27/00 www.duodenalswitch.com 267 to 165 5' 4 " size 22 to size 10 have made size goal no more high blood pressure, sore feet, or dieting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 13, 2001 Report Share Posted November 13, 2001 My incision is 6 inches. It starts about 1 1/2 inches up from my belly button. Plus I have 2 lil scars and either side from my JP drains. Not to bad of a scar either, consider all that was done in there. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 13, 2001 Report Share Posted November 13, 2001 I had an Open DS and my scar is about 3 1/2 " - 4 inches long.....and two little bitty baby scars from the drains......I keloid so my open scar is (ugly as per others opinion) and ok with me hey there is always plastic surgery. I consider myself a self-improvement project constantly at work! Lisbeth BTW the scar is strategically located so I can wear a low cut blouse (hey who knows maybe after a boob job I can go down that route! or I can wear the hip huggers ok when I get a tummy tuck I can do the hip huggers point is that Dr. M really made the incision in a great location) What can I say people I am shallow that means something to me! --------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 13, 2001 Report Share Posted November 13, 2001 Carole, My incision runs from my boobs to my navel.....not bad! Its the previous gall bladder scar and the surgeon just opened the old one! Its my badge of honor!!!! Judie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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