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Horrizontal or vertical incision?

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Luckymum
Luckymum

Hi i've noticed that some ladies have had horizontal incisions while others have had vertical ones, is there any medical difference? Does it heal quicker one way as opposed to the other? I am going to be having a horizontal TAH, I know this already as I have previously had a C Section and my consultant has said he will use the same scar line. Thanks for any help x

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  • dee102
    dee102 Luckymum

    Posted

    I was not given the choice mine is horizontal but I had my ovaries removed at the same time 
    • Luckymum
      Luckymum dee102

      Posted

      I don't have a choice either Dee I'm just being curious and wondering if it's to do with what you have to have removed or the size of fibriods etc x
  • pollyhen
    pollyhen Luckymum

    Posted

    Hi I had a vertical TAH as I had to have a 16kg mass removed (non malignant) due to the size I had a vertical scar with 100 clips, I think it's all down to how big the removal is as I did have a c section scar.
    • Luckymum
      Luckymum pollyhen

      Posted

      sad Pollyhen that sounds very unpleasant, hope you are well recovered/recovering now x
  • blueflowers
    blueflowers Luckymum

    Posted

    Hi Luckymum, I had to be cut from above my Belly button down to below my Bikini line as the Surgeons needed better room due to the Mass a cysts, & the Endometriosis being Stuck to Everything in there. I had 38 staples, that was 1yr & 5 days ago. So it must be what ever is wrong with you helps decide what way you be opened. Big Hugs..Xx
    • Luckymum
      Luckymum blueflowers

      Posted

      Thank you Blueflowers, I've been following your comments on the other thread with Mintdream and I'm sorry to hear all the problems you've been having, I wish you well and hope a full recovery is just around the corner xx
    • blueflowers
      blueflowers Luckymum

      Posted

      The same to you Luckymum I wish you well & keep the chin up, just know we are all here for you if you need a wee chat or just to vent any problems. Big Hugs. Xxxsmile
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