hi...
i had open surgery in july, the scar is just under my breastbone to just over my belly button, but has faded well..... i haven't needed any pain relief since coming home, but have still got an open wound about 4cm in length but am assured this is not common, i guess i'm just unlucky. it was sore for a while but not painful, and you will find you cannot bend or sleep lying down for a couple of weeks but it does get easier.....good luck and dont worry, i certainly do not regret the op..