Congratulations and welcome to the transplant family. I have the same incision mark. Prior to my transplant i was informed the incision is called a Mercedes incision. After my transplant i joked with my surgeon why it did not look like a Mercedes symbol and he replied i got carried away and changed the symbol to a Chevy
I hope you are doing well and wish you all the best.
Your scar is different then mine. I guess it depends on the hospital or the doctor performing. I transplanted last October, almost a year, in Toronto. Fantastic team and my husband calls the hospital a miracle factory. So many patients unfortunately need organs and they are one of the best facilities in the world. My scar resembles a Mercedes Benz symbol and told my husband I need a Benz to match my scar. I’m still waiting… Hope you’re doing well and staying safe during these crazy times.
Hi Jeff. Sorry, I’m just seeing this. I’m doing really well, thank you. I had a rough time a year ago but it has resolved. Hepatic stenosis had occurred and let an infection get going in the new liver as well as damaging the bile ducts a bit. Angioplasty, a stent, antibiotics and time and I’m a new man.
Congratulations on your transplant. I expect that you’re right on scars. Mine is looking much better, but it is a scar that we totally earned and we shall wear them with pride.
I’m not much of a Mercedes guy, but good luck with that.