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Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. My scar, although about six inches long, is not really noticeable unless I turn my head away from the observer. I do also have a bit of a tissue lump under my chin. At my age and for what I have been through I really don't let it bother me. I am who I am on the inside and as long as I don't gross people out, it's all good. Now of course the leg scar where they got the bone implant from is a nice long zipper line which occasionally draws comments at the beach or golf course. I have toyed with the idea of getting either a fish head tattoo or a zipper pull tattoo but for now I simply say to the curious when asked "just don't swim with sharks." That usually puts a stop to such personal invasion. Still working on the bugle.
I hope all goes well with you. In the end you should be far better off and that is what really matters. You have a long life ahead and you should have the best life you can. Good luck.
I'm also 2 years out and feel like I'm still recovering. I've been back to work and doing all the normal things since the 3 month mark but still working through the adaptation process. I also have struggled with my self confidence afterwards. I lost 35 lbs and at my age (52) it really affected how thin my face got which, bothers me. I strongly recommend a counselor. I've been working with someone for the past year and it is very helpful. I also work with PT and speech to help me work through some of those issues. My scars are very faded at this 2 year point. People that I have met now don't even know anything happened and are surprised to hear all I've been through.