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If you have had more than one c/s, how many scars do you have?

33 replies

Divster · 11/11/2009 18:54

I ask because I only realised the other day that I have 2 scars from 2 c/s, and inch apart!

Is this normal? I thought they went in the same scar?

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bigcar · 11/11/2009 19:12

I've had 2 cs but have only 1 scar.

MumOfMadTwo · 11/11/2009 19:18

I've also had two c/s and only one scar, they cut an extra 1cm off to make it neat rather than have two scars.

procrastinatingparent · 11/11/2009 19:19

Have had 4 CS but only have 1 scar. I thought they just cut the old scar out each time.

biggirlsdontcry · 11/11/2009 19:23

i have had two cs but only one scar ... but i have heard that it is not always possible to use the same scar , something to do with scar tissue i think .

5inthebed · 11/11/2009 19:31

I've had 3, and only one scar. My frind has had 2, and she has two scars.

zanz1bar · 11/11/2009 19:33

1 Scar 2 Sections

I think (?) that it isnt possible to sew scar tissue to scar tissue, IYSWIM, so they have to cut around the scar tissue(losing inches, instant tummy tuck) Or make a new cut.

Stinkyfeet · 11/11/2009 19:35

2 c/s, 2 scars. 1st was an emergency, it's longer and curves downwards. 2nd was planned so smaller, straighter and much neater. The 2 scars are very close together though.

Jacanne · 11/11/2009 19:37

One scar and two sections.

Claire2009 · 11/11/2009 19:44

2 sections, 1 scar.

Divster · 11/11/2009 20:06

Something to ask consultant about when I go to see him at 16 weeks in December. The first one is very low, below pubic line and was a very painful recovery.

Wonder if higher cuts are less painful in recovery?

Maybe they will take out both scars with my next section, as there is enough skin!

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MrsMorgan · 11/11/2009 20:08

3 sections, 1 scar

IlanaK · 11/11/2009 20:11

As far as I know, only 1 scar from 3 csections. By my belly hangs over so I have not examined it that closely!

GoldenSnitch · 11/11/2009 20:19

Must remember to ask this when I see the consultant on the 7th December - Thank you for reminding me

Only 1 scar and 1 section so far but it was an emergency one and my wound got infected so it's quite fat and ugly in some places.

Divster · 11/11/2009 20:53

IlanaK It has taken me 15 months to get a good look!

Its strange that they never told me either, after the op when one of surgical team come to see you.

Wonder if it was because there was only 18 months between them?

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LeonieBurningHeapy · 11/11/2009 20:58

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Divster · 11/11/2009 21:05

My higher up one is alot longer than the first one! He was a hugh baby so maybe they made it longer for him to fit? Well I think I know the order of them, but maybe I am wrong!

I like to know these sorts of things about my body!

sigh (as well)

thats my first biscuit as well

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Jackstini · 11/11/2009 21:08

2 cs, 1 scar. They made the second cut very close to the first then cut the first scar off to avoid excess scar tissue.

FagAshLil · 11/11/2009 21:12

1 scar, 2 sections 19 months apart. The surgeon did say he was going to cut out the old one whilst he did it. Apparently it wasn't neat enough!

blueberrysorbet · 11/11/2009 21:19

2 cs, 1 scar. the surgeon second time said he would cut in the same place, trim off the excess scar tissue, cautherise and sew me back up again. he said it all went v well - he would, i guess he did scan it to make sure all was well mind. have no idea as not medical and can't see it for the overhang bit.

whomovedmychocolatecookie · 11/11/2009 21:22

2 sections, 3 scars (they fucked up the second one and I had to have a large incisional hernia repair later on) so I had two lovely parallel lines on my pubic bone and a great big slashy one just under my navel too

Wheelybug · 11/11/2009 21:24

2 c-secs, 1 scar.

I too was told that its not always possible to go in at same place.

GoldenSnitch · 11/11/2009 21:28

A relative of mine has just had a hysterectomy - they cut out her section scar to do it so she only has 1 scar now...

liahgen · 11/11/2009 22:45

just popped onto this thread cos as soon as I read the title I knew it would be you divvy

Sorry hijack over, I've never even had a cs so i'll go now.

logi · 12/11/2009 00:50

4 sections one scar.

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