TAH: vertical versus horizontal incision

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Originally Posted by sharpie I've never heard that vertical was less painful, and having had 3, I can't imagine anything more painful. That being said, we all heal differently, and in my case there was no option except the vertical (more room to see and remove problem organs). It's been 3 months now, and I still don't like anything rubbing my incision, so sensitivity must vary between people as well.

My incision is very sensitive too but from I'd read, I thought I'd have trouble just standing upright and I never did. Maybe that's unrelated to the direction of the incision though.

My vertical incision is very sensitive! I've had 2 c-sections by bikini incision and I healed far faster from those. In fact, I kept feeling like my incision was going to split open.

At 7 weeks p/o, I struggle to wear anything on my belly. Going to work Monday should be interesting....sundresses are not acceptable dress so I've got nothing!!!

endo_gal, I had the same work clothing dilemma - I wound up buying "end of season" business bargains to get me through hopefully to October. I bought my size, but in the women's department, so instead of a 14, I bought a 14W - to get a bit more room in the waist line. I figure by autumn I have to be back in my regular clothes, right?

Catarina - I understand what you mean about standing up. With my first surgery I had a lot of difficulty standing up straight. I was determined this time to keep that from happening and stood up tall from day one. I managed it much better this time, and I don't know what was the difference, perhaps just my determination.