I was scared of Nuss and didn't like the feeling of the bell. So I went with tattoos.3yr ⋅ Ten__Tron ⋅ r/PectusExcavatum
Decided to channel my surgical anxiety into the newest installment in my Bone Daddy series. Thought you guys might enjoy it a bit.2yr ⋅ Fitzpee ⋅ r/PectusExcavatum
New pectus trophy! CT scan to 3D model to printout. You can really see the defect with cartilage added.1yr ⋅ PectusSurgeon ⋅ r/PectusExcavatum
2 Years Post-Op! If you don’t think you can do it, trust me you can! Age 16, Richter 6.111mo ⋅ dawg_wut ⋅ r/PectusExcavatum
Made a compilation of various Haller indices because 1) many people on this subreddit seem to pathologize normal variation in rib cage shape and 2) it makes it obvious that no one can reliably guess your Haller index based on a photo- especially in women4yr ⋅ AnemoneBigeminy ⋅ r/PectusExcavatum
Anyone else with Pectus able to make themselves look pregnant. Its like a fake before/after photo lol.3yr ⋅ 30somethingmale ⋅ r/PectusExcavatum
Going in for Ravitch in a few hours. Was able to enjoy Cinnamon Toast Crunch in my built in cereal bowl one last time3yr ⋅ Ocean_Beast ⋅ r/PectusExcavatum
2 year PE self repair update - We're all gonna make it beach body edition4yr ⋅ StrongClock ⋅ r/PectusExcavatum
People are always asking me why I sigh so much. Bitch, that’s my lungs being compressed by my fucking ribcage4yr ⋅ SuperiorBananas ⋅ r/PectusExcavatum
My experience with Pectus 37 y/o M, HI=4.7, about 1 week out1yr ⋅ ImpossibleTest5491 ⋅ r/PectusExcavatum
Before and 2 months after, is it good? I know I need to gain some weight, seems kinda impossible tho, also I'm going to genetic consultations to see if I have Marfan... (19M)5mo ⋅ francisco_ribss_ ⋅ r/PectusExcavatum
Don’t have that many photos of myself without a shirt from before since I was always self conscious about my pectus. But now I don’t even mind it. 😄1yr ⋅ daevilsins_6 ⋅ r/PectusExcavatum
35 M /3.7 Haller index. 4 days post nuss with cyro by Dr Rijna (Netherlands). Ask me anything.2yr ⋅ Mashedteeth ⋅ r/PectusExcavatum
Just got nuss bars removed! My chest was extremely concave and was impaling my heart without my knowledge, luckily the doctors and surgeons at Phoenix Children's Hospital (shoutout to McMahon) put 2 bars in 3 years ago. I just got them removed and i think my chest looks great!3yr ⋅ antibob1056 ⋅ r/PectusExcavatum
Wearing a loose-fitting t-shirt while having pectus excavatum. This is why I hate summer :D1yr ⋅ An22x ⋅ r/PectusExcavatum
Surgery was a major success! Not much pain so far but I haven't been forced to move much yet. Ask me anything. I'm 24 years old 6'1 and was worked by Dr. J with 3 Titanium bars. Ask me anything!1yr ⋅ Unlucky_Orchid7065 ⋅ r/PectusExcavatum
4.5 Haller index and bodybuilder (photo - 2015) many years ago! 👴🏾💪🏾3mo ⋅ Frosty-Map-2761 ⋅ r/PectusExcavatum
Just got my bar out yesterday after 3 and a half years. What’s something funny I can do with the bar?4mo ⋅ ContractSuperb9700 ⋅ r/PectusExcavatum
Just got my NUSS bar back. Feels good to be a normal boy once more.1yr ⋅ cronktonkula ⋅ r/PectusExcavatum
just got my nuss bar implanted! any questions? (before and after linked)3yr ⋅ bericbet ⋅ r/PectusExcavatum
24 y/o female with 3.7 Haller index, getting modified ravitch tomorrow!2yr ⋅ Azuhr ⋅ r/PectusExcavatum
Really proud of myself for stepping out of my comfort zone and trying to own what makes me unique. Wore this outfit to a NYE party, and was scared to at first, but realized I had nothing to worry about. My pe/pc is super noticeable, but turns out wearing something really pretty distracted from it.4yr ⋅ BranFlakestheCat ⋅ r/PectusExcavatum
Pectus printout version 5.0! I'm about $1100 and 50+ hours worth of labor into this project, but I think I'm getting close to the final version. Let me know what you think!1yr ⋅ PectusSurgeon ⋅ r/PectusExcavatum
That’s two Olympic swimmers (that I know of) with pectus. Awesome stuff.2yr ⋅ the-abe-froman ⋅ r/PectusExcavatum
5/6 years ago I was diagnosed with severe Pectus and flarred ribs. But ive been working on getting jacked ever since.4yr ⋅ paddywacker220 ⋅ r/PectusExcavatum
Pectus printouts version 4A and 4B! Think I'm gonna stick with the trophy model over the brick model since resin is so expensive. Probably about 50-60 hours of work between the 2 of these (mostly because I have no 3D printing/art experience). Even so, pretty fun project. Let me know what you think!1yr ⋅ PectusSurgeon ⋅ r/PectusExcavatum
No surgery! Just working out. I know I need more protein! But hey. It’s the best I can do.2yr ⋅ PinkSalonAtl ⋅ r/PectusExcavatum
Physique update - 14 months since I started fixing my PE on my own5yr ⋅ StrongClock ⋅ r/PectusExcavatum
I [M23] Finally Had the Nuss Procedure . The Results Are Incredible. Go for it if you are nervous.5yr ⋅ pullmore ⋅ r/PectusExcavatum
[X-Ray] I thought nuss surgery was the end of it, turns out I have severe scoliosis as well.2yr ⋅ Fri3ndlyHeavy ⋅ r/PectusExcavatum
6 month grind, 30lb gain. No more potbelly, no more flared ribs, and no more pectus:))))2yr ⋅ BiggleBuns ⋅ r/PectusExcavatum
Just got nuss procedure done, any advice to speed up recovery?1yr ⋅ Sharp-Satisfaction42 ⋅ r/PectusExcavatum
I found this image quite interesting. This poor person’s PE was so bad their sternum actually went BEHIND their spine and caused a NEGATIVE haller index.3yr ⋅ DerTischIstSehrGut ⋅ r/PectusExcavatum
Convinced my parents to let me get surgery next summer, can’t wait to finally be rid of this3yr ⋅ Kracee1 ⋅ r/PectusExcavatum
Just got my medical alert ID after my Nuss Procedure! So happy I was able to fit all of this on there! This is a watch attachment from roadid.com and it looks awesome and only took 3 days to get here! Highly recommended!2yr ⋅ TylakSpacejam ⋅ r/PectusExcavatum
Saw a model with what looks like PE & it made me feel better about myself:)2yr ⋅ Ashamed-Plantain3836 ⋅ r/PectusExcavatum
Almost 1 month post pectus excavatum surgery with 4 bars! Feel free to ask me any questions2yr ⋅ Due_Taro8058 ⋅ r/PectusExcavatum
*Part 2* walking heart rate PLUMMETS after NUSS SURGERY *Part 2*9mo ⋅ PectusShark ⋅ r/PectusExcavatum
Your friendly neighborhood PectusSurgeon checking in again. Currently at the International Pediatric Endosurgery Group (IPEG) meeting in Miami. Learning about advancements in MIS surgery - any important questions I should be asking? Demo of new US vacuum bells attached2yr ⋅ PectusSurgeon ⋅ r/PectusExcavatum
3D CT scan from today last doctor visit , my bar removal in 10 days im happy and scared at the same , i wanted to share this creppy picture with you 😃3yr ⋅ chuchab ⋅ r/PectusExcavatum
Finally done with it! Would really appreciate any suggestions regarding laughing, sneezing, smoking, etc.2yr ⋅ salamaleykum228 ⋅ r/PectusExcavatum
About to have my nuss bar removed. Very exciting but very anxious.2yr ⋅ fezzytardis ⋅ r/PectusExcavatum
35 scheduled for nuss is 7 days. Would you go through with it if you were me?2yr ⋅ Mashedteeth ⋅ r/PectusExcavatum
Found this while cleaning up. 10 years after Nuss. Whole chest got infected so they needed to remove it after 1 month. Got the scars, kept the PE...and the bar3yr ⋅ HumanCerealBowl ⋅ r/PectusExcavatum
Three years ago, I posted this after getting the Nuss procedure. I just had my bar taken out yesterday. Feel free to ask any questions you may have about the entire process.9mo ⋅ AVikingsDickhole ⋅ r/PectusExcavatum
Any advice for post surgery breathing and lung expansion?Using the breathing tool I can only get up to around 1000 and it’s painful.1yr ⋅ DemonicWalrus11 ⋅ r/PectusExcavatum
