Those with ED: anyone here have a g-tube in the past?

I had a g-tube due to my anorexia back in 2000.  I had it for several months and then it was removed - unfortunately I talked the doc. into taking it out (it was incredibly painful for me) well before it should have and I ended up losing the weight I'd gained from it very quickly.  Anyhoo, the other day my 5 y.o. daughter was in my room when I was getting ready for work and saw my scars (I also had a j-tube in a different location due to a complication from the surgery for the g tube).  She asked me where I got them.  I simply told her mommy was really sick a long, long time ago but I'm all better now because for the most part I am - I'm 5'4 and 104 but I'm working on getting up to 115. 

So, my question is, is there any way to get rid of these scars.  They are such horrible reminders of a time I want to forget.  I can't even think about wearing a 2 piece bathing suit.  Just thought there might be someone else here who's had experience with this.

I use a product called Bio-Oil to reduce my acne scarring. I've also used cocoa butter for it - I know that sort of product is more readily available in more places. I expect either of these would work the same sort of way for a scar as you descibe.

You might want to check out Mederma, it has worked pretty well for a few people I know.

I have a scar as well, but it's on my chest well more so on my front shoulder. (I had a tube surgically inserted into my heart.

Anyway, I've embraced my scar. No it's not the best looking thing ever, but it reminds me everyday where I've been and where I don't want to be ever again.

As far as reducing scars I totally agree with Mederma. It's pretty expensive for a little tube, but it's worth it. I've used it on other scars and after using it for about 2 months or so I could see a lot of improvement.

Congrats on getting yourself healthy once again. :)

If you're willing to splurge, La Mer's The Concentrate drastically faded most of my scars.

Have you looked into laser options?

If you're willing to splurge, La Mer's The Concentrate drastically faded most of my scars.

Have you looked into laser options?

I'm thinking the topical stuff may not be enough - the g-tube one goes in - my husband jokes that it's my 2nd belly button.  Does anyone know if any of these help a deep scar?

Well you will probably still have some sort of a raised bump, but as far as the pinkish color it should fade within time, but it's going to take a couple of tubes of any medication to help it. If you're looking for serious removal the only thing I could suggest is laser removal surgery.