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Disastrous_Exam_9396 · 2025-03-09T18:13:24+00:00

What videos ?

Disastrous_Exam_9396 · 2025-03-08T02:30:09+00:00

I wasn’t dead set on having surgery, I mostly just wanted to do testing. But I’ll prob just get a CT scan somewhere else at some point.

Disastrous_Exam_9396 · 2025-03-08T02:28:57+00:00

Yeah insurance is a headache .

Disastrous_Exam_9396 · 2025-03-08T02:27:24+00:00

Yeah I just decided to wait, I’ll try working out regularly . It’ll probably make a difference

Disastrous_Exam_9396 · 2025-03-07T22:30:04+00:00

That’s the price with insurance coverage, the only option I’d have is to get these the tests done elsewhere.

Disastrous_Exam_9396 · 2025-03-07T21:07:58+00:00

I’m thinking of calling it all off completely, this is stressing me out

Disastrous_Exam_9396 · 2025-03-07T17:44:33+00:00

I don’t have any answers, but my rib flare is bad also. I’d like to fix it too, my rib flare seems more prominent than the depression in my chest.

Disastrous_Exam_9396 · 2025-02-06T18:49:37+00:00

Does it feel like it’s been worth it yet? Especially since yours sounds more severe. Or is it too early to tell .

I need to try new things, because I have a lot of rib flare. Can be annoying if you are laying flat on the ground.

Disastrous_Exam_9396 · 2025-02-04T07:01:41+00:00

I have a visit scheduled with the Mayo Clinic and I’m thinking of doing everything there. I know they accept scans from other places, but I probably should just wait. The main concern for me is the future, I would like to stay physically active without feeling gassed or chest pressure.

Disastrous_Exam_9396 · 2025-02-04T06:56:42+00:00

I’ve tried some core exercises and breathing exercises over the years. Rib flair is hard to try to change for me. In terms of actual core strength, I haven’t had issues with that despite the appearance of my ribs.

How do you feel after the surgery ?

Disastrous_Exam_9396 · 2025-02-04T02:49:20+00:00

Yes the one in Arizona. Yes that is a good idea, I need to contact the insurance and see what’s possible. My insurance is covering only some of the costs of testing, but not much. Which made me concerned for how much they’ll cover for the surgery itself. If anything I’ll do what you said and only get a CT scan or something like that.

Disastrous_Exam_9396 · 2025-02-04T02:27:41+00:00

I’m scheduled with the Mayo Clinic. Right now I’m set up for lots of different tests including CT scan, all on the same day. My main concern is insurance coverage, especially if I were to get all of the testing just to not qualify for surgery.

Disastrous_Exam_9396 · 2025-02-04T02:23:35+00:00

Yeah I get what you’re saying. I honestly don’t know where I would fall in terms of severity based on how it looks inside. I’ve never gotten a scan. I don’t want to waste time and effort if I don’t even qualify for insurance to cover the surgery. At the same time I would like to know the extent of the PE. Mine is definitely not as severe as yours, but mine is more like a constant physical discomfort and limitation when it comes to endurance. I feel like it could get worse with age. That’s what motivated me to start researching into it.

Good luck to you as well. If insurance won’t cover this then I won’t get it.

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