I always said if I ever had to have heart surgery, I would get a zipper tattooed on the scar, but here I am five years later and have not and won't. While it doesn't really hurt unless I've moved in some strange way which tugs at it deep down, it is tenderish right on the vertical scar and I don't think I could sit still for it to be tattooed. If I could, it would be a vine of flowers to connect to the one which dips down around and under my right breast.:-)

As Jacqui said, scars do fade. No one really notices mine any more nor do I. It's troublesome you have to have more surgery, but also, as Jacqui said, that can be lifesaving so we make it through. Maybe think of your scar as a badge of courage, honour, and the life affirming path you have chosen.

Don't forget to pamper yourself, too.:-)

kat