scarring and bulging from anterior incision

[LynnMarie74]

Hello! I have some questions about the anterior approach, for those who have had this:

1) Did it hurt more than the posterior incision?

2) I was advised that they "cut" the muscles to get at the spine. Does this making sitting up and moving in general more difficult as from what I understand, we use those muscles alot to move/sit/lay, etc

3) In regards to scarring...I was advised that it will leave a nasty scar and also a possibility that when it heals, there could be some "bulging" of the muscle that is very noticable. Anyone have this issue? How bad is it?

4) Any issues after due to anethesia afterward due to being on your stomach for 4 hrs?

Any answers to these questions will be wonderful!! THANKS ALL!