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Linda Edwards

3481 days ago

Scar has healed so nicely. I cover it in the sun.

Roseline Rosario Looks awesome!

Linda Edwards

3481 days ago

Had to borrow grandkid's nebulizer while waiting for mine. Asthma.

Linda Edwards

3481 days ago

My daughter spent ten days caring for me. I am sure she was bored and tired.

Linda Edwards That is Jodi. Sometimes I was crabby.

Linda Edwards

3481 days ago

My son in law at hospital. Making himself comfy.

Linda Edwards That is another daughter Kelli
I remember laughing. Was great seeing Kristi and Tom. But now I can b ... Read more

Linda Edwards That is another daughter Kelli
I remember laughing. Was great seeing Kristi and Tom. But now I can barely remember the first five days.

Linda Edwards

3481 days ago

I've been hooked up.

Linda Edwards Was a wonderful day when they pulled the three garden hose tubes out. Didn't hurt. Just felt strange ... Read more

Linda Edwards Was a wonderful day when they pulled the three garden hose tubes out. Didn't hurt. Just felt strange and wiggly. A great relief.

Linda Edwards

3481 days ago

Another earlier photo where I thought I looked normal. Now I laugh. I was still sick.

Linda Edwards

3481 days ago

I'm in love with my heart pillow.

Linda Edwards

3481 days ago

Thankful to be alive to hold my first great grandchild. This is my daughter.

Linda Edwards

3481 days ago

Two month photo. Scar seems to be a part of me and I'm more accepting of it. Took a plane trip to Iowa. This is my little sister. When I returned to Denver, ...Read more

Two month photo. Scar seems to be a part of me and I'm more accepting of it. Took a plane trip to Iowa. This is my little sister. When I returned to Denver, I realized I may have rushed things. Wiped out!

Linda Edwards I put tape over the scar so I wouldn't creep people out.

Linda Edwards

3481 days ago

Linda Edwards Went to DAR meeting. 2 1/2 months post op. Had to leave at break time.
Dizzy and weak. Being dizzy i ... Read more

Linda Edwards Went to DAR meeting. 2 1/2 months post op. Had to leave at break time.
Dizzy and weak. Being dizzy is a new symptom. Happening too often.

Linda Edwards

3481 days ago

2 months post op. Shirt says "I can't. I have dance ". Beginning to tap a few minutes with dance class. Scar is fading.

Linda Edwards

3481 days ago

Linda Edwards Two month scar

Linda Edwards

3481 days ago

Healing has started. Have another earlier photo but I don't want frighten you.

Linda Edwards My zipper doesn't even resemble this picture now.

Linda Edwards

3481 days ago

Kind of spooky looking at this. July 13. I thought I looked pretty good. 15 days post op

Linda Edwards I think I look like a witch. Spooky

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3481 days ago

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Three days post op. June 30.

Linda Edwards Actually looked healthier a few days after surgery than I did after going home. Not eating and strugg ... Read more

Linda Edwards Actually looked healthier a few days after surgery than I did after going home. Not eating and struggling to get strong made me look awful.
People would tell me I looked good. Then I'd look in the mirror and think they lied to me.

Rita Savelis I hear you Linda. It's hard to get an appetite back and recovery is not easy. You do look lovely in t ... Read more

Rita Savelis I hear you Linda. It's hard to get an appetite back and recovery is not easy. You do look lovely in this photo, but photos can hide the reality of what we are going through. Congrats on getting to 3 months post-op and I wish you all the best.

Diane Zeigler It took almost 8 weeks for my appetite to return. I think the loss of appetite was one of my worst p ... Read more

Diane Zeigler It took almost 8 weeks for my appetite to return. I think the loss of appetite was one of my worst problems. Unfortunately, it came back with a vengeance and now I have gained back a few pounds which I don't need to do.

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3481 days ago

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June 28 post op. Children said I posed for the photo. They then knew I would be ok. I remember nothing.

Linda Edwards Love the happiness on Jodi and Kristi's faces. In the following months a soft pillow to hug was bette ... Read more

Linda Edwards Love the happiness on Jodi and Kristi's faces. In the following months a soft pillow to hug was better than pain pills.

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3564 days ago

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Photo before the cut. I will miss my unscarred chest

Shannon Gray Good luck and wishes for a speedy recovery. I am 16 weeks out from surgery, and I still have a hard t ... Read more

Shannon Gray Good luck and wishes for a speedy recovery. I am 16 weeks out from surgery, and I still have a hard time looking at my scars. Not sure I will ever get used to it, but as someone pointed out to me... Look at the scar as something that saved you rather than something to hide. Best wishes.

susan kotansky I have grown to love my scar. It's almost nine months since surgery and frankly it's fading fast and ... Read more

susan kotansky I have grown to love my scar. It's almost nine months since surgery and frankly it's fading fast and I wear it with pride. I purchased a necklace that falls directly on the scar which makes it almost impossible to notice. Best of luck and speedy recovery!!!!

Joanna Prisiajniouk Hi Linda, Call me at 847-738-2205 if you have a moment for me to share with you. :)

Cathleen Weed Best wishes for a very successful surgery and a fast recovery! "Scars are souvenirs we never lose" < ... Read more

Cathleen Weed Best wishes for a very successful surgery and a fast recovery! "Scars are souvenirs we never lose" <3

Sophia Ridley Best wishes for your surgery and a smooth recovery.

Once my scar had healed I made a conscious effo ... Read more

Sophia Ridley Best wishes for your surgery and a smooth recovery.

Once my scar had healed I made a conscious effort not to hide it. I'm trying to keep it out of the sun this year as new skin (which is proving easy with the current British weather!) but it's part of me and I'm wearing it with pride. Pride for the wonders of medical science, but also pride that I survived OHS. To prepare my girls I drew a red felt tip line which gave me quite a shock when I looked at it - think it went someway to prepare me too.

Clare Auten My scar never faded. :(
However, even as an elementary school teacher I don't try and hide it. Yes, s ... Read more

Clare Auten My scar never faded. :(
However, even as an elementary school teacher I don't try and hide it. Yes, some kids stare but I try not to be self conscious or I would have to spend a fortune in new clothes.

Kate Watson I think it takes time to adjust to your new scars, but it is a badge of courage and survival. Hope y ... Read more

Kate Watson I think it takes time to adjust to your new scars, but it is a badge of courage and survival. Hope your surgery goes smoothly!

Wanda Mroz Best wishes.... Wear your scar proudly! It's a sign of how strong you are.💞

Kellie McIlhatton That scar is now a part of you, embrace it!!

Rita Savelis It takes time to get used to a scar and to scrutinise yourself in a mirror. You have to mourn your fo ... Read more

Rita Savelis It takes time to get used to a scar and to scrutinise yourself in a mirror. You have to mourn your former body, even as you move forward. Avoiding the sun for a year is a good strategy.

Lise Bowles Your scar is a badge of courage!

Emily Rowley Before and after photos are good ☺ Scars of bravery that tell a personal story of your journey 💓 ... Read more

Emily Rowley Before and after photos are good ☺ Scars of bravery that tell a personal story of your journey 💓💔💖

Best wishes. I took before pictures as well. While I embrace the scar, it also feels like it is a dis ... Read more

Best wishes. I took before pictures as well. While I embrace the scar, it also feels like it is a distraction at work. I have started putting makeup on it when I wear shirts that show it. I find that this makes me feel better.

Linda Edwards Thanks all. Sorry. Been healing and just returned to this site.

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3564 days ago

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The beginning of my journey.

Tracy Groden Call me if you want to talk, I am day 12 post op. All the best to you! Tracy from NYC

Tracy Groden Oh 917 596-0927

Linda Edwards Thanks. I'm just getting back on this site.

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