Nissen Scars?

I want to start by thanking all the people who shared their Nissen Fundo experiences on this board.  I had the surgery done six weeks ago, and the first month of recovery was definitely harder than I expected, but reading the board really encouraged me and let me know that I'd eventually get through it, which I have--thank God.

As of two weeks ago, I can pretty much eat anything that's not too spicy, as long as I chew many times and don't eat too fast or too much (pizza, roast beef, lasagna, fried shrimp, sweet and sour pork... I've never appreciated food more).  With the increase in food intake, my energy level has gone back to normal, and I'm now working out and playing tennis like I did before.

So now that the main issues seem to be well-resolved, I have a question about a minor matter:  the scars.  Right now, I have five dark, purplish spots (two of them longer than the others, more like small lines than spots) on my stomach.  I'm wondering if I can expect them to grow fainter and less noticeable with time (hoping, hoping).  And if so, how long it takes for most people.  I'm curious what the other Nisson-ers' experiences and feelings towards the scars are like.

Again, I want to thank the other posters for sharing experiences, and if anyone has any questions about my personal experience with the surgery, feel free to ask.  God bless.

I had my surgery exactly 3 months ago yesterday and I've shared a lot on other posts about my ups and downs and perhaps you've read those along with all the other wonderful contributors who have shared their experiences -both the good and the bad.

Regarding the scars, I also have 5 of them, two of them signifcantly longer than the other 3.  Sounds like you are par for the course.

My scars were also a very dark purplish color for at least the first 6 weeks then they were more of a red and now that are JUST BEGINNING to fade somewhat.  I was using a product called Maderma for a while but I couldn't tell if it was doing any good or not so I didn't buy any more after I used it up. 

I just recently moved to San Diego and have been very self concious about taking my shirt off at the beach or even to go in a pool or hot tub lest I garner stares.  One person did ask me if I had been shot in battle - it does sort of look that way doesn't it.  And, in a way they ARE battle scars.  I have gone online and looked to see if there is a product that will now help the scars fade further, and there does seem to be several products out there that claim to help.  I haven't purchased or used any of them other than the Maderma that I mentioned earlier. 

I just figure that this is one of those things that is going to take the most time to heal.  I don't mind if scar lines are left, I also would just like the color to fade more.

Maybe others on here would be willing to share.

Cheers!

John