Today is hot and I wore shorts. I have a long purple scar on my leg from my surgery in October and December. Someone at the market commented on it and now I am seriously self-conscious about it. Do you have scars you are self conscious about?
Don't ever be self conscious about scars. They're just another story. I have a disease where I need a surgery every so often. Tons of scars on my belly & more than I can count on my legs from softball. 🖤
My son-in-law had a cancer removed which caused a large purple gash-scar on his arm. He doesn't like explaining about it so when someone makes a comment he replies, "yeah, it was me or the shark, man."
I have scars that have faded and that I have gotten used to. My son had heart surgery when he was very young, and has a large scar on his back. The doctor advised not to expose it to the sun. For two or three years he wore a shirt even if we were at the beach or pool. In time scars fade and are less noticeable.
I had a friend in high school that vanished for a few weeks from school. Nobody knew what happened to him. One day, he returned and had a scar that ran from ear to ear under his chin. When people asked him about it he just said with a serious expression, "The rope slipped." In reality, he had throat surgery.
The kids will tease you.
Oh, it was an adult? Try this: "ha ha ha. That's what my friend's 8 year old brother said to me tis morning. You must think a lot alike."
No, it was more "oh my, I hope you are ok". I could not be angry but I don't get that angry that easily. It was just that I think it startled her and the bird flew out her mouth before she could swallow it
Martin, have your mom check the Cosmetics dept. at the drugstore. There are are some good waterproof cover-up sticks or creams that hide such scars very well. It's worth a try!
Martin, here's a thought ... You should make a poll about wearing seat belts. Obviously, you have learned your lesson from this, but you could help another person, by telling your story.
I have a lot of scars. None I'm self-conscious about. I had a pre-cancer mole taken off of my face. This was around Halloween. And some lady commented on what good make up I have.
I have many, many scars. I don't worry at all about what people think or if they stare or ask or comment.
If someone asks, I explain what caused the scar, in gruesome detail.
Don't let the ignorance of strangers make you uncomfortable.
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I have one big ugly scar from a knee replacement and another one on my waist from having a kidney removed. Years after the kidney surgery I went to a plastic surgeon and had the scar made less noticeable.
We have been rubbing vitamin e on it (I pop a capsule with a toothpick and squeeze it on there) but it's not even 5 months from the second surgery.
Maybe I'll wear pants this summer. Ususlly things like this don't bother me but this did. The lady wasn't rude about it at all so I don't know why it's bothering me.
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