implantation scars at 3 months
Well, it’s been a little over 3 months since I got the VNS implant. I took a picture so you can see the scars. The one on my neck is increasingly hard to see — soon I won’t need any makeup to cover it.
The one on my chest is a lot easier to see, and raised. It doesn’t bother me at all, though (well, other than itching from time to time) and it disappears right under even a thin bra strap since it’s vertical.
(If you’re reading this because you’re considering having this done and you’re worried about scarring, totally ask your doctor if s/he’ll do it this way. It’s the best way to go!)
To the left of the scar (your left), you can see what might look like a bruise on my skin but is actually the curve of the implant. I’m fairly thin compared to most people (but definitely not skinny) and they do tell you ahead of time that people with small frames and who are thin may be able to see a bit of the outline of the implant. This doesn’t bother me at all.
Last of all, the picture is (probably obviously) life-size, so you can see how big the scars really are.
In terms of me being back on the downward spiral, I figured out that it seems to be psychological. Major family upheaval, so I’m going to go back and see my therapist to talk about it. I really believe that will help, but I’ll be sure to let you know for sure!
