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1. How long ago was it?
June 2012
2. Was your section planned or unplanned?
Planned
3. What kind of anesthetic is used? Epidural?
Not sure to be honest - the "regular" kind (spinal?)
4. What did it feel like when they were doing the procedure?
I got a shot in the back, which did hurt for 1 second. Then my entire lower body went totally numb, it was actually a really cool (but also creepy!) feeling. I could not feeling ANYTHING during the actual procedure: no pain, no pressure, no tugging, nothin'! I was just laying there like "doobee dooobeee doo, I'm having a baby over here!"
5. Did you watch? Did your SO?
No. We had the option to watch, neither of us wanted to.
6. What direction is the section scar? (Where is it?)
Below my underwear/bikini line, across my abdomen, a few inches long - it's smaller than I expected. I havent used anything on the scar and at 14 months pp it is almost completely faded. You cannot see it unless you look for it.
7. Who held baby after it came out?
She had fluid in her lungs so the nurses immediately took her, as soon as she was cleared (a couple of minutes or less), they handed her to my husband, who handed her to me/put her on my chest for skin-to-skin. Had she not had fluid in my lungs, she would have been put on my chest immediately for skin-to-skin.
8. Who cut the cord?
Our OB - my husband had nooooooo desire to cut the cord. He had the option, and declined.
9. How long after the baby came out did it take for you to be stitched back up again?
Not very long; I'm not sure how long really, I was focused on LO lol but not too long. I was actually stapled, not stitched. It did not hurt at all to get the staples removed.
10. When did you get to hold your baby?
A few minutes after birth - see above.
11. How long did it take for your milk to come in?
My milk never came in. I pumped, saw lactation consultants, it just never came in.
12. What kind of pain medication was given to you
afterwards…was it ok for breastfeeding? Did it feel like enough?
Oxycodin - a dose low enough that it was safe to breastfeed while I was on it. Also, something else....maybe regular Tylenol? I alternated them every 4-6 hours. The first few days I definitely needed pain meds to feel totally comfortable, it was a pretty low amount of meds though.
13. How long did it take for you to feel like you could easily get around on your own?
I got up and was walking (slowly) the next day morning (c-section was performed at 6pm), and didn't need assistance. Within a couple of weeks I felt like I could easily get around on my own, and felt fine to drive then too. Within a month LO and I went to multi-mile walks around the neighborhood, complete with hills, etc.
14. What kind of stitches did they use? When did the stitches come out?
Staples, not stitches and they were removed the day we were discharged.
15. How many nights did you have to stay in the hospital after your c-section?
C-section friday at 6pm, went home Monday.
16. Did your baby room with you your entire stay?
Yes. I could send her to the nursery if I wanted a break, otherwise she stayed with me!
17. Do you have any ongoing problems from your c-section?
No, none.
18. How does your section scar feel now?
It doesn't feel any different than any other area on me; at first I could feel a sort of rope of tissue at the incision site, but that has gone away. You can't even see the scar unless you know to look for it. It's very, very faint and the skin isn't weird around it or anything.
19. Anything you’d like to add?
My scheduled c-section was a great experience. It was a very painless process all around, and I felt in control at all times. I love my OB and she walked my husband and I (he was there, holding my hand the entire time) through everything, every step of the procedure she verbally told us what was happening and when it happened. I feel like there is a lot of pressure to feel disappointed in a c-section outcome, or that it's something you should fear. Needless to say, I don't feel that way and don't believe other women should be made to feel that those are default/normal assumptions.

Three years ago. Mine wasn't planned. I had a spinal block which completely numbs you from like mid-chest down. I felt some tugging but that's it. They put up a curtain so you can't see what's going on. My SO could see if he wanted, but was squeamish so stayed up at my head. I don't know if they would have removed the curtain so I could see, I didn't ask because I really didn't want to watch! My scar is only about 6 inches long, maybe even slightly less, and is horizontal and just above my pubic hair. They showed me the baby, then took him to a table to check him out, suction his nose, towel him off. I'm not sure exactly when I got to hold him. My memory is a little foggy because I was so sick from all the drugs and exhaustion and low blood pressure (I had a failed epidural and attempted vaginal birth before it was determined a c-section was needed. my baby never dropped and the doctor said his shoulder was hung up in my pelvis somehow and he couldn't come out) and I was throwing up and going in and out of consciousness. I imagine a planned c-section would go much smoother. I remember holding him in the recovery room but have no concept of how much later after his birth that was. My milk came in maybe in 4 days? I did supplement with a small amount of formula until it did. (Breastfeeding was not affected by that, we made it to 14 months - i just nursed first, then gave him a little formula sometimes) I got percoset (I think, something fairly strong) and ibuprofen and was in no pain and it was fine to take those while breastfeeding. I was walking around the hospital the next day. Definitely inside a week I felt ok. The top layer was staples which they removed just before I left the hospital. I stayed 4 nights. Baby went to the nursery only for short periods of time so i could attempt to sleep (impossible in a hospital, I found out). No ongoing problems, hardly notice the scar now. Overall it was a much easier recovery than i would have expected, not bad at all. Pregnant with my second now, and considering a repeat c-section because I know it went fine for me, whereas my attempt at a vaginal birth was a disaster. Don't worry! They're so common these days, considered very safe, and it was really not bad at all. Whew!

How long ago was it? April 17, 2012

Was your section planned or unplanned? Unplanned

What kind of anesthetic is used? Epidural? Epidural

What did it feel like when they were doing the procedure? In the beginning it felt like someone was running their fingers lightly over my abdomen. There was a lot of pressure, pulling and tugging, and general weirdness and icky for me. I experienced pain (a burning sensation on one side) and had to have my meds increased, but I hear that my experience is not normal.

Did you watch? Did your SO? Nope. There was the screen they put up so that we couldn't see. My SO wanted to look but I asked him not to.

What direction is the section scar? (Where is it?) It's horizontal and it's a bikini cut.

Who held baby after it came out? The doctors. She had meconium so they were checking her and cleaning her up. There was A LOT OF POOP! Then my midwife took her and brought her over to us.

Who cut the cord? Doctors

How long after the baby came out did it take for you to be stitched back up again? Maybe 10 minutes, I didn't really have a sense of time, but it was quick. She was born, they cleaned her up, midwife and DH held her, I got to kiss her and see her and then she was gone.

When did you get to hold your baby? I was one of the lucky ones in the hospital. Both my midwife and my doula fought for me to be able to hold my baby when I got to recovery. And it was definitely an argument, but I got about 5-10 minutes with her to do a little skin to skin and attempt breastfeeding. If they hadn't fought for that little bit of time I wouldn't have seen her for hours.

How long did it take for your milk to come in? Within 72 hours, I think.

What kind of pain medication was given to you afterwards…was it ok for breastfeeding? Did it feel like enough? They gave me Motrin, said it was ok for BFing. It did not feel like enough but since I was trying to BF, I didn't complain.

How long did it take for you to feel like you could easily get around on your own? I didn't have the best recovery but I could get around on my own within a couple of weeks...but I was still in pain.

What kind of stitches did they use? When did the stitches come out? Stitches didn't have to come out. The staples did. I went back to my midwives about a week after I had the baby to have the staples removed.

How many nights did you have to stay in the hospital after your c-section? Had LO Tuesday night, left Friday morning, so 3 nights.

Did your baby room with you your entire stay? Nope. I didn't realize that our transfer hospital doesn't have private rooms and has the highest birth rate of all hospitals in NY. So I shared a room, my first roommate complained to the nurse about me having my baby with me (!!!!) even though we were right near the nursery and heard babies crying all day!

Do you have any ongoing problems from your c-section? I had a very long recovery. I have friends that have had c-sections that didn't experience what I did, I was in pain for many months afterwards (and I finally did ask for prescription strength Motrin). But I don't think I have ongoing problems. I do know that things feel weird on the inside now, but I can't explain that weirdness.

How does your section scar feel now? My scar is bumpy and thick. The OB felt bad that I had to have a c-section because of a tendency for my skin to keloid. It hasn't done that, but it's not flat and thin. It itches sometimes. It hurts sometimes.

Anything you’d like to add? Just that my experience doesn't seem to be average, but it was pretty traumatic for me. It felt surreal to be on the operating table having a baby. Everyone else got to hold and see my baby before I did. I felt detached. But I was so happy she was born and she was healthy. But I also didn't prepare for a c-section so I was completely surprised by some of the things that happened. I think knowing what happens and could happen would've helped it be less traumatizing.

1. How long ago was it? 7.5 months
2. Was your section planned or unplanned? Unplanned
3. What kind of anesthetic is used? Epidural? General Anesthesia (I was asleep)
4. What did it feel like when they were doing the procedure? Couldn't feel anything!
5. Did you watch? Did your SO? DH was not allowed in the room....I was alseep
6. What direction is the section scar? (Where is it?) Horizontal, very low, hidden by a bikini or underwear
7. Who held baby after it came out? DS went right to the NICU
8. Who cut the cord? Doctor
9. How long after the baby came out did it take for you to be stitched back up again?
10. When did you get to hold your baby? maybe 12 hours later? Only because my nurse fought for me and snuck me down to the NICU.
11. How long did it take for your milk to come in? 2 days maybe?
12. What kind of pain medication was given to you afterwards…was it ok for breastfeeding? Did it feel like enough? Combo of Percocet and something less strong. It worked! And was fine for breastfeeding.
13. How long did it take for you to feel like you could easily get around on your own? At least 2 weeks. I couldn't drive myself for maybe 3 weeks.
14. What kind of stitches did they use? When did the stitches come out? I think they were dissolving stitches, never had them removed.
15. How many nights did you have to stay in the hospital after your c-section? 4
16. Did your baby room with you your entire stay? No
17. Do you have any ongoing problems from your c-section? No problems!
18. How does your section scar feel now? It feels numb, but I had had other surgeries (kidney transplant) that have made my whole stomach numb.
19. Anything you’d like to add? My experience was a bit different than normal because I was under general anesthesia due to an emergency situation. I would like to say that in my opinion, it can be a great experience as long as you are open to it! It took me a while to reconcile the drama surrounding his birth but I am completely happy to have ended up with a healthy baby!! I will be having C-sections with any subsequent children.

1. How long ago was it? 20 and 4 months ago

2. Was your section planned or unplanned? One unplanned emergency c -section after a failed induction and the other was a repeat scheduled

3. What kind of anesthetic is used? First- epidural already in from laboring and a spinal. Second- spinal

4. What did it feel like when they were doing the procedure?
First- the spinal failed shortly after an incision was made and I felt everything. The anesthsiologist tried several other options but it was too late. I screamed and bawled during the whole procedure. They strapped my arms down but I was still writhing too much...nurses, DH and techs held me down.

Second- I felt no pain..just some pressure when the baby was removed Dream come true

5. Did you watch? Did your SO? Nope

6. What direction is the section scar? (Where is it?) horizontal at my bikini line

7. Who held baby after it came out? Nurse then DH

8. Who cut the cord? Nurse...DH didn't want to

9. How long after the baby came out did it take for you to be stitched back up again? First- I don't remember...I was in shock. Second- 20ish minutes

10. When did you get to hold your baby? Recovery room

11. How long did it take for your milk to come in? 9 days after my first and 6 after my second

12. What kind of pain medication was given to you afterwards…was it ok for breastfeeding? Did it feel like enough?
I tried everything at the hospital but I went home with Motrin, Norco...ok for nursing. Didn't feel like enough pain relief but my body is weird.

13. How long did it take for you to feel like you could easily get around on your own? 1.5 to 2 weeks. Felt great at 6 weeks

14. What kind of stitches did they use? When did the stitches come out? Staples that were removed a week later for my first. Sutures that dissolved for my second

15. How many nights did you have to stay in the hospital after your c-section? 2 both times

16. Did your baby room with you your entire stay? Yup. We were separated for a few hours after my second was born when I needed a procedure to manage post partum bleeding

17. Do you have any ongoing problems from your c-section? No
18. How does your section scar feel now? Numb

@Dandelion: Yup. She complained! The nurse handled it, but after we heard her complain, my mom said, "Is there a problem?" very loudly. She was ready to go yell at that woman. I think this woman was at the hospital for a vacation--it wasn't her first child and it sounded like she had a few at home already.

I couldn't even hold her in the OR because my arms were strapped down. Ugh. But I get to hold her every day, so that makes up for it!

@Dandelion: this is my biggest fear. I didn't see DS for at least 12 hours after my birth and it will likely be the same for future LO's. I feel like I missed out on that initial bonding but we have definitely made up for it x1000 since!!

1. How long ago was it? It was in 2004

2. Was your section planned or unplanned? unplanned

3. What kind of anesthetic is used? Epidural? Epidural (my labor was stopped & an epi was placed "just in case")

4. What did it feel like when they were doing the procedure? I felt the initial cutting & then alot of tugging... the anesthesiologist was running late to the OR so when the ob performing the surgery initially poked me I felt it.. she gave the anesthesiologist 30 more seconds to get me more meds.. when she tried again I lied so I didn't have to be knocked out.

5. Did you watch? Did your SO? I did not. I think G's dad did stand up at one point to see

6. What direction is the section scar? (Where is it?) I have a horizontal uterine & abdominal incision. The abdominal incision is down right above my pubic bone.

7. Who held baby after it came out? G's dad... they gave me G to be wheeled back to my room & then I passed out for 3 hours.

8. Who cut the cord? I believe the ob did

9. How long after the baby came out did it take for you to be stitched back up again? about 20 minutes

10. When did you get to hold your baby? When being wheeled back to my room (where I was you didn't go to "back" to recovery).. I only vaguely remember this though & think it may be more about having seen the pictures than actually remembering. I remember entering my room but nothing after that for many hours.

11. How long did it take for your milk to come in? Just about a week

12. What kind of pain medication was given to you afterwards…was it ok for breastfeeding? Did it feel like enough? I preferred the Torodal, but also took percocet as I'm ultra sensitive to Loratab

13. How long did it take for you to feel like you could easily get around on your own? a couple weeks

14. What kind of stitches did they use? When did the stitches come out? I honestly don't remember. I think I did have staples that had to come out though.

15. How many nights did you have to stay in the hospital after your c-section? I think 4. I did have gas really bad through night 2 where I spent hours dry heaving & trying to burp.

16. Did your baby room with you your entire stay? For the most part yes... G's dad was there the whole time as well. I do know the policy where I live now is that if you're alone baby "must" go to the nursery so I'd definitely ask about that.

17. Do you have any ongoing problems from your c-section? I had alot of issues with certain positions during sex for a number of years, I also have had issues when on my period with alot of pain I didn't have prior to my cesarean.

18. How does your section scar feel now? In the last year I got all feeling back... so it took 8ish years.

19. Anything you’d like to add? Aside from basically missing the first 3 hours of G's life I really didn't have any issues with my cesarean.

1. How long ago was it? 10 1/2 months
2. Was your section planned or unplanned? unplanned
3. What kind of anesthetic is used? Epidural
4. What did it feel like when they were doing the procedure? I felt tugging but no pain.
5. Did you watch? Did your SO? I did not, curtain up, DH watched as they pulled outDD.
6. What direction is the section scar? (Where is it?) horizional right below my pantyline, maybe 4-5 inches long.
7. Who held baby after it came out? doctor showed us
8. Who cut the cord? The doctor since it was a sterile zone, they left a piece for DH to cut as well.
9. How long after the baby came out did it take for you to be stitched back up again? 30 minutes or so. I dont' remember it was a crazy as DD was having troubles.
10. When did you get to hold your baby? They took her to NICU due to breathing issues, I got to give her a kiss and they took her down. I held her after I left recovery for 5 minutes.
11. How long did it take for your milk to come in? 3 days
12. What kind of pain medication was given to you afterwards. I was on percoset & IBProfen
…was it ok for breastfeeding? Did it feel like enough? BF didn't work for me, she refused to latch (lazy baby) had nothign to do with c-section. So I exclusively pumped and syrenge or bottled fed.
13. How long did it take for you to feel like you could easily get around on your own? My sister forced me to get up and moving the next day, best decision. I was moving comfortably by day 4. Nurses commented that they would never know I had a section.
14. What kind of stitches did they use? When did the stitches come out? I don't remember the type, they removed them on day 3. Didn't hurt too bad.
15. How many nights did you have to stay in the hospital after your c-section? 3 but we elected for a 4th due to baby in NICU & insurance covering cost.
16. Did your baby room with you your entire stay? Nope she was in NICU, but she would have had she been healthy.
17. Do you have any ongoing problems from your c-section? None at all, forget that I had one at times!
18. How does your section scar feel now? Don't even know it's tehre
19. Anything you’d like to add? My c-section was a great experience, recovery was easy for me & as long as you get up and move you will be fine! My sister (also had one) was my saving grace she forced me to walk and not use the chair to go down to the NICU, she forced me to stand in the shower, with her help instead of sit. I fully contirbute this to my easy recovery. I was up and down and off meds within in a week.

@Dandelion: Yea... it's hard to remember that far back to mine but I think they just kept G pushed close to the bed so I could easily get him.

Our hospitals are pretty crappy though so it wouldn't surprise me if that wasn't a widespread policy. (hopefully)

1. How long ago was it?
I had one in March of 2010 (DD) and February 2012 (DS)
2. Was your section planned or unplanned?
The first was unplanned, the second was planned (though my water broke two weeks early)

3. What kind of anesthetic is used? Epidural?
The first was an Epidural, the second was a Spinal

4. What did it feel like when they were doing the procedure?
Pulling, it didn't hurt so much as feel weird

5. Did you watch? Did your SO?
No watching, I don't think it is allowed

6. What direction is the section scar? (Where is it?)
It is horizontal and slightly above my panty line

7. Who held baby after it came out?
The nurse first, then DH
8. Who cut the cord?
The doctor (I asked if DH could cut the cord this time and she said no)
9. How long after the baby came out did it take for you to be stitched back up again?
It takes about 20 minutes after the baby is done for the surgery to be done (if I remember correctly)

10. When did you get to hold your baby?
DD I got to hold while in "recovery;" DS had to go to the NICU so it was the next morning

11. How long did it take for your milk to come in?
I had no issues with milk coming in

12. What kind of pain medication was given to you afterwards…was it ok for breastfeeding? Did it feel like enough?
Pain meds were AWESOME! They knew I was nursing and still gave me good stuff. Coming home I had extra strength ibuprofen and something stronger, once again the doc knew I was nursing

13. How long did it take for you to feel like you could easily get around on your own?
Perhaps at about 2 or 3 weeks PP. That's when I could start driving and carrying the infant carrier as well.

14. What kind of stitches did they use? When did the stitches come out?
DD was normal stitches, DS was the super glue or tape or something. I didn't have to go back in for stitch removal

15. How many nights did you have to stay in the hospital after your c-section?
DD was born Friday night, I came home Monday morning. DS was born Wednesday night I came home Saturday night.

16. Did your baby room with you your entire stay?
DD, no. DS, yes (I think this is a hospital policy thing)

17. Do you have any ongoing problems from your c-section?
DD, no. DS, I had this weird skin tab thing that I went back to the doc for, and it was resolved. Now, 18 months later and pregnant again, no issues

18. How does your section scar feel now?
Numb

19. Anything you’d like to add?
It isn't that bad. I actually think I had an easier recovery than a friend of mine who tore like crazy! I was all healed up by 8 weeks pp and I have friends who said they had issues going to the bathroom or sitting or jumping for 6 months or more after tearing during delivery.

1. How long ago was it? 15.5 months ago with DS and 2 weeks ago with DD
2. Was your section planned or unplanned? Unplanned for DS and planned with DD
3. What kind of anesthetic is used? Epidural? I had an epidural because I was in labor, when it was decided I needed a csection they topped it off with a higher dose with DS and a regular spinal with DD since it was planned.
4. What did it feel like when they were doing the procedure? A lot of pressure when they are taking the baby out. It's a weird feeling of pushing and pulling, but you can't really feel anything
5. Did you watch? Did your SO? Not me, they had a curtain up. DH looked.
6. What direction is the section scar? (Where is it?) horizontal in my bikini like.
7. Who held baby after it came out? They showed me the baby and then took them to be cleaned/weighed etc and DH went with them, took pictures and the was able to hold them.
8. Who cut the cord? The doctor, I'm assuming.
9. How long after the baby came out did it take for you to be stitched back up again? Maybe 10 minutes?
10. When did you get to hold your baby? With DS, I was shaking so bad from the higher dose of epidural that I didn't hold him for about an hour afterwards. With DD, I held her once we got back into the labor and delivery room. DH pushed the bassinet behind me, while they were wheeling me back.
11. How long did it take for your milk to come in? Both times 2-3 days
12. What kind of pain medication was given to you afterwards…was it ok for breastfeeding? Did it feel like enough? Lortabs, it is safe for BFing. I alternates with Motrin and it was fine. Both times I was off the lortabs after about a week, week and a half
13. How long did it take for you to feel like you could easily get around on your own? I was able to get out of bed, slowly while at the hospital. Once home, I only got really stiff if I stayed in one place too long and the would need help up
14. What kind of stitches did they use? When did the stitches come out? Internally he used dissolvable stitches. Externally he uses staples and they came out the day I was discharged, both times. Then steri-strips were put over the incision.
15. How many nights did you have to stay in the hospital after your c-section? I had DS on Wednesday evening and went home Saturday afternoon. With DD I had her Thursday morning and also went home Saturday afternoon
16. Did your baby room with you your entire stay? They could have, however, I chose to have them taken to the nursery so I could sleep. Plus I had the catheter in the first night both times, so I would not have been able to get up without paging a nurse to get them.
17. Do you have any ongoing problems from your c-section? Nope, none.
18. How does your section scar feel now? After DS, it was just like a tingly feeling because of the nerves. Almost numb. Right now, I'm tender, but I just had her 2 weeks ago
19. Anything you’d like to add? Csections aren't as scary as some people make them seem. I had a positive experience with both of them. Take all the help you can get, it's major surgery, which some people forget.

1. How long ago was it? Almost 8 months ago
2. Was your section planned or unplanned? Unplanned
3. What kind of anesthetic was used? Epidural? I had an epidural, but was still in terrible pain so they have me something in my IV, but I'm not sure what it was. It made me feel high
4. What did it feel like when they were doing the procedure? I couldn't feel anything except for a little bit of tugging
5. Did you watch? Did your SO? Neither of us did
6. What direction is the section scar? (Where is it?) It's in between my hip bones and is about 4 inches long
7. Who held baby after it came out? DH did
8. Who cut the cord? The doctor
9. How long after the baby came out did it take for you to be stitched back up again? I don't know. I know the whole procedure took about an hour
10. When did you get to hold your baby? I held him after they had me all fixed up
11. How long did it take for your milk to come in? 5 days
12. What kind of pain medication was given to you afterwards…was it ok for breastfeeding? Did it feel like enough? I had a walking epidural for 2 days and then was given lortab
13. How long did it take for you to feel like you could easily get around on your own? It took about a week
14. What kind of stitches did they use? When did the stitches come out? I had staples and they came out the day I went home. They put steristrips on then
15. How many nights did you have to stay in the hospital after your c-section? In on Monday, home on Friday
16. Did your baby room with you your entire stay? Yep
17. Do you have any ongoing problems from your c-section? None
18. How does your section scar feel now? Parts are still kind of numb
19. Anything you’d like to add? Don't try to do too much too soon. Stay on top of the pain.

@Dandelion: 1. How long ago was it? 15 months
2. Was your section planned or unplanned? unplanned
3. What kind of anesthetic is used? Epidural? yes
4. What did it feel like when they were doing the procedure? I completely lost consciousness.
5. Did you watch? Did your SO? It was an emergency so by the time DH got there and into the bunny suit, DS was out. They whisked him out of there so fast we didn't see him--of course I was not conscious so I didn't see him.
6. What direction is the section scar? (Where is it?) Horizontal and very low--like 2.5 inches below where I hear others are. But it's also kind of diagonal
7. Who held baby after it came out? Doctor
8. Who cut the cord? Doctor. Apparently they let DH "trim" the cord.
9. How long after the baby came out did it take for you to be stitched back up again? I was unconscious.
10. When did you get to hold your baby? More than 4 hours later.
11. How long did it take for your milk to come in? more than 5 days
12. What kind of pain medication was given to you afterwards…was it ok for breastfeeding? Did it feel like enough? They offered ibuprofen 800s and I didn't take anything. The pain was more like an incapacity to move and gas pain--not abdominal pain.
13. How long did it take for you to feel like you could easily get around on your own? 2 weeks
14. What kind of stitches did they use? When did the stitches come out? about 10 day before I peeled off the steri strips and I think they were the disolvable kind.
15. How many nights did you have to stay in the hospital after your c-section? 3
16. Did your baby room with you your entire stay? After those first very long 4 hours, yes.
17. Do you have any ongoing problems from your c-section? I had some adhesions that I learned to painfully massage out at 6 weeks pp and they are mostly gone at 15 months
18. How does your section scar feel now? like a litte ridge.
19. Anything you’d like to add? Nope.

@mrsjazz: totally totally off topic, but do you have any magical treatments for keloids? My husband gets them on his back (I don't know how they originate, occasional acne maybe that turns into keloids?) and he's tried steroid injections but they don't always work. So some are flattened but he has two that are still pretty big and raised.