Rsims1985 1 Posted October 24, 2014 Hey I was wondering how everyone is doing related to their scars healing? I was sleeved 9/7/14 and I really don't have anyone to compare with to see how well they're fading/healing. I'm not sure why my pictures upload upside down... But here is a before (a few days after surgery) and today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RJ'S/beginning 5,358 Posted October 24, 2014 Holy crap. Why so bruised. i had 12 holes when all was said and done and did not bruise like that in the incision areas. WOW! Caster oil girl. Hit them with it every day and the scars will soften. It is the only thing that penetrates scar tissue! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeagleLover 1,020 Posted October 24, 2014 I was sleeved Sept. 26th. Mine look similar. I had bruising too.... not a big deal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rsims1985 1 Posted October 24, 2014 I also bruise easily. Always have. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BitterSweet* 835 Posted October 25, 2014 Looks great! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Change it up 62 Posted October 25, 2014 Your scars look far better than mine. Mine are still very red and very noticable. I think I'll take up the advise on the castor oil. Maye it'll help. (sleeved on 9/15) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rsims1985 1 Posted October 25, 2014 I might try that too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
georgiare 63 Posted October 25, 2014 I used mederma on my scars after my lap band, really really helped, plus time is also a key consideration in attaching a picture from about 2 months postop from my band. By 1 year out I couldn't hardly see them at all, but then I had to get a modification to the sleeve so I have all new incisions to scar over now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shellaticam 2 Posted October 25, 2014 I was sleeved on 9/23 and just said today I felt like you could barely see them they healed very well. Did they use glue or stitch your incisions? My surgeon used the glue and I think it was great. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rsims1985 1 Posted October 27, 2014 I had stitches. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rsims1985 1 Posted October 27, 2014 Has anyone tried tanning? Did it make it worse or better? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JCP 619 Posted October 27, 2014 I heard mederma works very well. I haven't put anything on mine. They no longer hurt but are very red. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites