This is a question to all of you with significant others. I was wondering, what do your significant others think of your scars? I've had a scar down my chest all of my life (I have a congenital heart disease). I've been in a relationship for a little over year with a great guy, and what he thinks of my scar has really inspired me.

He thinks that my scars are attractive because they show how much I've had to fight in life, and how strong I am. He also thinks that make me better looking, and even though I scoff at that, I'm still flattered. It's funny because we've been together since a little before I turned 16 and now I'm 17, but he's always thought that, and it's really given me confidence about my scars. I don't really care who sees them now. So what about anyone else?

 

 

I had open heart surgery at 4yrs of age. I think I've had maybe 10 people notice my chest scar...and I'm 40! It doesnt really show. Now, when I get a chest xray and they see the metal holding my ribs together...that gets attention.

My husband has never mentioned my scar. He has one on his head from brain surgery when he was little... They are just part of us and part of our story. My new one is no big deal either....just ready to get the staples out!

Congrats on having someone that sees the strength in YOU! Keep that confidence and know how strong you are!

Have an amazing day!!!

 

My scar is fairly noticeable, in fact, it's kinda hard not to notice it if you see my chest. (I have a picture on here if you wanna seem of me, not my chest, lol, but you can see my scar). People ask me about my scar all the time, it's something I've gotten used to, but everyone I've talked to one more than one occasion has taken noticed and asked about it. I guess you're more fortunate than I am in that aspect.

Have an amazing day to :D

 

Way to go Marisab and your boyfriend!!! He has a particularly great attitude for someone so young, a time in life when it's often harder to feel secure and confident when we don't look just like everyone else. My husband doesn't give a flip about my scar. It's not pretty after 4 surgeries in 3 years, but it's no big deal either. I think you've got a "keeper" in that wonderful boyfriend of yours. I've read a lot of posts here about people who are concerned about their scars, but it seems most of them get over it eventually. Tell your boyfriend he has lots of fans here on PM Club, and good for you to have the maturity to view things the same way.
Take care,
CathrynB

 

It sounds trite but when you love someone, you just see that person- scars and imperfections and all. Marisa, sounds like he's a keeper!

My husband has never mentioned them one way or the other, so if they bother him he's never let on! He's said over and over how glad he is I have the pm, I feel so much better and am able to do so much than before I got it. I've got fresh scars now, he sort of cringes when he sees them but not because they bother him, because he hates to see me in pain. I keep telling him I'm tougher than he is, I am f.i.n.e. :o)

 

and not only I think she is gawjus. My daughter who is now 29 has had 19 lots of surgery on her legs and hips, she has massive scars but.................she doesnt let them spoil her life. She wears the teeniest little bikinis, she gets chatted up every where she goes, I mean, for goodness sake whats a few scars????