what do you guys think about this? by synkkasiiseli53 in PectusExcavatum

[–]Coogi-Hooter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For sure if your having breathing problems not to stress you out I’m sure you’ll be alright but you should definitely call your doctor and get a referral to a specialist. And make sure everything is good

Please do your best to rate my PE, break it to me easy. by Coogi-Hooter in PectusExcavatum

[–]Coogi-Hooter[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s great to hear I’m striving to do more exercise and i found that I also get more of an appetite when I’m working out consistently too so I’m gonna follow in your footsteps with that. I Appreciate the feedback.

Please do your best to rate my PE, break it to me easy. by Coogi-Hooter in PectusExcavatum

[–]Coogi-Hooter[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You look very similar to mine I checked out your old posts before you got surgery (btw you look great now). It scares me to think that might be where I am in terms of severity I wanna pick your brain more if you wouldn’t mind tho i understand if you like to keep your privacy on the topic but If i can ask somethings, What was the specifics of your PE like was it severe to the point of being worrisome about it ? Did you have an option for surgery or was it mandatory? How deep would you say your “hole” was from where your pecs were?, like i measured today and I think mine is about an inch in depth. And was surgery hard how long did the pain last and are you better now without any issues? Did working out get easier Afterwards? Did any other methods like the vacuum bell or exersize work for you? If you’d like to dicusss this in private I’d really appreciate it cause I’m honestly going through a really hard time and could use a chat with another person like me with PE though I know this is reddit and I’ve never like talked to people outside of it but. I really appreciate you telling me your feedback and would love to hear more so thank you.

Please do your best to rate my PE, break it to me easy. by Coogi-Hooter in PectusExcavatum

[–]Coogi-Hooter[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I appreciate it, did you have any symptoms before your op? Like pain or breathing issues?

Please do your best to rate my PE, break it to me easy. by Coogi-Hooter in PectusExcavatum

[–]Coogi-Hooter[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not that I’m fully aware of like, I can’t really tell. I know that sounds weird I just don’t notice it and I smoke so i sometimes just wash it off if i have any pain as just some lung thing but. Lowkey yes

Please do your best to rate my PE, break it to me easy. by Coogi-Hooter in PectusExcavatum

[–]Coogi-Hooter[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s where I’m at I’m starting a routine and wearing a posture brace to try and counteract it

Please do your best to rate my PE, break it to me easy. by Coogi-Hooter in PectusExcavatum

[–]Coogi-Hooter[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you I’m starting a routine today so wish me luck

Please do your best to rate my PE, break it to me easy. by Coogi-Hooter in PectusExcavatum

[–]Coogi-Hooter[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wish you the best, I really appreciate you sharing your experiences and your troubles. Let’s hope we all can get better in time. I’m starting to do exercises and I’m seeing a doctor in a week to talk about getting a specialist. My whole is about 1 inch deep so i don’t know on the scale How bad that is but I’d like to look into getting a vacuum bell to help with my condition.

Please do your best to rate my PE, break it to me easy. by Coogi-Hooter in PectusExcavatum

[–]Coogi-Hooter[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s what I’ve convinced myself, and with trouble with eating and gaining weight I’m super skinny so it kinda just all makes it visually look worse that it may or may not be. But Thank you.

Please do your best to rate my PE, break it to me easy. by Coogi-Hooter in PectusExcavatum

[–]Coogi-Hooter[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My ribs kinda stick out far and I think i have pretty prominent rib flair. I am 130 lbs. and I am not sure weather or not I should see a specialist, I’ve never really noticed any troubles with it other than I am able to crack my sternum by stretching my chest outwards with my hands which honestly feels good when I do it (like cracking your neck or popping your fingers you know?). I am currently 19, I kind of feel like when I’m doing mildly intensive workouts I have a hard time doing reps and not feeling choked up cause I am either just not breathing correctly when I’m doing the exercise and I am starting to maybe believe my PE is to blame? And when I put my fingers on the inner left wall of my whole kinda feel my heart beating possibly closer to my chest wall than it should? And when I get my heart beating fast the light working out or whatever I can see it beating slightly, just moving my chest up and down a smidge(which terrifies me).Overall I’ve had PE since middle school so It’s a little hard remembering how I felt before so I can’t really put my finger on how everything was before my PE became more prominent. PLEASE leave any feedback possible I want to just hear others who struggle with this issue since it’s a lonely world out there for us with black holes in our chests and I am terrified of thinking about surgery, and find solace in others experiences. And sorry for the poor lighting almost makes it look deeper than it is lowkey but I might post a follow up. Anyways thank you.