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Mohan
Forum Leader Username: Mraghavan
Post Number: 218 Registered: 12-2009
| Posted on Saturday, November 19, 2011 - 03:13 pm: |
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I have to admit being proud after seeing an Bollywood movie last night. One of the actors was playing a Hindu sage, and thus had to be bare chested. His classic liver transplant "peace sign" was clearly visible. I was impressed both at how the directors had cast him for this role, and how he agreed to having most of the world see his large scar. I also serve as a cantor in a Hindu temple, and I have no qualms about my "medal of honor" being seen by others.
Mohan Liver Transplant 04/18/2009 University of Colorado Hospital "...seek a sense of the miraculous in everyday life... |
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Diane
Forum Leader Username: Mary_diane
Post Number: 673 Registered: 02-2009
| Posted on Sunday, November 20, 2011 - 11:12 am: |
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Good for you Mohan. I think it is great to think of your scar as a "medal of honor."
Diane Liver Transplant Nov 20, 2008 Vancouver General, BC “Sometimes our light goes out but is blown again into flame by an encounter with another human being. Each of us owes the deepest thanks to those who have rekindled this inner light.” Albert Schweitzer Diane's Blog |
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CarolK
Member Username: Nonna
Post Number: 14 Registered: 05-2011
| Posted on Sunday, November 20, 2011 - 06:47 pm: |
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My scar does not look like a peace sign !!! More like a rolling wave ??? I am jealous !!! Whats up with that ?? Does everyone have a peace sign but me ? (liver tx) |
jj_bytes
Member Username: Jj_bytes
Post Number: 25 Registered: 11-2010
| Posted on Sunday, November 20, 2011 - 08:35 pm: |
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Mine is more like a T with a very long top and short down stroke. Truth be told, I was looking forward to the peace sign, much more cache than the T
jj_bytes Loyola Hospital Liver transplant 06/09/2011 |
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DonR
Member Username: Don62
Post Number: 22 Registered: 09-2011
| Posted on Sunday, November 20, 2011 - 09:46 pm: |
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Mine looks like a wishbone that's longer on one side and it's on the gnarly side because they took the staples out and tore it back open due to an infection. I'm proud as heck of it though. My wife and kids get mad because I'll show it to anyone, pretty much anywhere.
Don R. Liver Donor to Brother 07/05/2011 Penn State Hershey Medical Center Hershey PA |
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Diane
Forum Leader Username: Mary_diane
Post Number: 678 Registered: 02-2009
| Posted on Monday, November 21, 2011 - 02:14 am: |
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Ha, I think our surgeons do creative derma scripting to get to our livers, cause I also did not get a peace sign. I got a Hockey Stick. Maybe because I am Canadian??
Diane Liver Transplant Nov 20, 2008 Vancouver General, BC “Sometimes our light goes out but is blown again into flame by an encounter with another human being. Each of us owes the deepest thanks to those who have rekindled this inner light.” Albert Schweitzer Diane's Blog |
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health journey
Member Username: Health_journey
Post Number: 35 Registered: 04-2011
| Posted on Monday, November 21, 2011 - 03:52 pm: |
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. No peace sign. Long curvy line from mid upper stomach downward to right side.
Liver Transplant 10/25/2009 UMDNJ |
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Dave
Member Username: Bill200
Post Number: 6 Registered: 09-2011
| Posted on Monday, November 21, 2011 - 08:50 pm: |
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I've got the 'Benz' cut. Looks like a Mercedes emblem. Not really showing it off much. Some people are really put off by it. |
Forest
Member Username: Forest
Post Number: 4 Registered: 10-2011
| Posted on Monday, November 21, 2011 - 09:22 pm: |
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My liver scar is like a roof top, and my kidney scar is a sideways smiley face :-) BTW, Had blood tests run today (post 3 mo.) and no diseases!!! :-))
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Diane
Forum Leader Username: Mary_diane
Post Number: 680 Registered: 02-2009
| Posted on Tuesday, November 22, 2011 - 09:55 am: |
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Yea, fantastic news Forest. Such a relief for you.
Diane Liver Transplant Nov 20, 2008 Vancouver General, BC “Sometimes our light goes out but is blown again into flame by an encounter with another human being. Each of us owes the deepest thanks to those who have rekindled this inner light.” Albert Schweitzer Diane's Blog |
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Amy Tippins
Member Username: Amytippins
Post Number: 95 Registered: 06-2009
| Posted on Saturday, December 03, 2011 - 06:52 pm: |
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Mine looks like a peace sign. Your scars are what you make of it. I love rocking bikinis all summer long and I can't say the last time I had someone say something to me about the scar....I think as long as we do not notice it then other people will not notice it. On a side note, check out my company www.rockscarlove.com (see my profile pic)....we celebrate the sexy scars tath come from transplant!
RockScar Love is where we celebrate the scars of new life! www.Rock Scar Love.com A portion of sales credited to Transplant Buddies goes to COTA! |
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eccoblue
Forum Leader Username: Eccoblue
Post Number: 1916 Registered: 05-2008
| Posted on Sunday, December 04, 2011 - 02:21 pm: |
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It doesn't bother me if someone sees most of my scars, but don't care to show them off either.
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Terri
Member Username: Terri
Post Number: 234 Registered: 09-2007
| Posted on Wednesday, December 28, 2011 - 09:42 pm: |
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I LOVE my scar, looks like a perfect peace sign...I tell people my doc was an artist.
20 Year Liver Transplant Survivor Terri's Blog: http://terri7291.blogspot.com/ |
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