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have any of you had open heart surgery? i've had 4 in my life and im beginning to not wanna show my scars, its really hard because its almost spring, and i dont want to where long sleeve shirts all the time. also, once i get a boyfriend how do i tell him? do you think ill scare him off?

2007-03-16 16:13:57 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health Diseases & Conditions Heart Diseases

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my 17 yr old daughter has had open heart twice. she now has an artificial valve. her scar doesn't seem to bother her at all. she is one of the bravest ppl i know and any guy who doesn't want her because of her "scars" is not worth her time.
if you would like to talk to her, please e-mail me and i wil tell you how. her name is Jessica and she likes to help people. maybe she could give you some insight.

2007-03-16 16:37:16 · answer #1 · answered by tamboz 3 · 0 0

I had open heart surgery a little over 2 years ago, when I was 33. Personally, I am so proud of my scar, and I show anyone who wants to see it (and many who don't particularily care to see it). I'm not sure why you would have to wear long sleeved shirts, though.

If I were you, I would embrace your scars. They are a physical reminder of how strong you are and what you went through. And any boyfriend worth having is going to love that about you, and will be just as proud of your scars as I think you should be.

2007-03-16 16:23:54 · answer #2 · answered by fartmongers 5 · 0 0

i've had 3 open heart surgeries. my recent one was 3 yrs ago.
when i was younger i was very insecure so i would lie to guys i would meet and be involved with.i was afraid they wouldnt except me. to make along story short.. i was involved with this guy for two years and i started getting real sick and ended up in the hospital. i had my sister call him to go visit me he never showed up. anyways when i told him the truth about my heart condition he just stop calling me with out an explaination. so my advice to you is to be honest with the person you like and if they except you for you than hes the one if not kick him to the curb. its not your fault you have this disability. its beyond your control. I barely learned that 3yrs ago. and im 33 now. O yea dont be ashamed of your scars if you want to lighten them try aloe vera cream. i have a scar on my chest. you can see when i where tank tops.

2007-03-16 20:16:15 · answer #3 · answered by brenda_lilb 3 · 0 0

Nope! Not if he really love's you. If a man really love u like he say he will never leave. Regardless. You cant change the way God had wanted u to be. So,be happy with your self. Try some coco butter for your scares. If that doesn't works go to the dermatologist they should give you something for it. So your scares would blend a little into your skin.Don't EVER hate your self because someone don't find u attractive.

2007-03-16 17:02:53 · answer #4 · answered by unknown 3 · 0 0

Having long undergone 2 countless Open heart surgical technique (and that i'm in basic terms very virtually to coach 21) i'm able to truly say that it is the perfect ingredient that i will have achieved. with out it i does not be right here now penning this. it extremely is extra risky than the extra undemanding operations (e.g. tonsilectomy and so on.) yet with all operations no remember how small and insignificant they might look there is often a hazard. for the time of Open heart surgical technique they supply up your heart mutually as they paintings and positioned you on a bypass device. there is often the possibility that your heart won't initiate returned as quickly as you're taken off the bypass. it is common to be scared once you're dealing with an operation as great as this and no remember how old you're actually not something facilitates extra suitable than having acquaintances and kinfolk around you. it extremely is frequently perfect to have that shoulder to cry on whilst issues get too frustrating. do no longer bottle emotions up interior. as quickly as out of surgical technique you're sent to the in intensity Care Unit till you're stable adequate to return to the ward. gazing what sort of activities you do and what you consume are in all probability the main extreme issues in the therapeutic technique - no lifting heavy gadgets or pulling or pushing. of direction the extra youthful you are the fewer time you will might desire to heal. Your physique will initiate working time beyond regulation so which you may confirm you relax it many times interior of here months. The surgeons who carry out this sort of surgical technique are frequently the perfect and comprehend precisely what they are doing. positioned your faith in them. i'm hoping that this has helped you.

2016-10-02 06:26:42 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0 0

The Scars of open heart surgery are the least of your problems. Just be thank-full you came thru it O.K. and don't worry about the Scars, they will diminish in time.

2007-03-16 16:44:36 · answer #6 · answered by jimmymae2000 7 · 0 1

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