Diamond... I can relate to you regarding explaining scars. I had open heart surgery twice as a child - so I have a significant scar. I grew up with it...it's part of me - never gave it a second thought.... until at age 16 a boy my age asked if I was ever going to have plastic surgery to cover it up. I like to think that he didn't mean to be so hurtful... but I became extremely conscious of others seeing it. Most shirts show the top of the scar (it goes to just about 2 inches above my navel) and I do get asked about the scar and typically don't mind telling them. However... most everyone wants me to elaborate since I had the surgeries in the mid-late 70s. I just make it as short and sweet as possible and always be sure to add that medical advancements are happening all the time. My neice was born with the same defect and when she has it repaired next Spring, they will be able to do without performing open heart surgery - she won't have a 'zipper' scar like Auntie, but I told her that's okay - we'll still 'match' on the inside!
Edited by officeguru on 11/10/06 04:32 PM.
