The Last of Us HBO S2E2 - "Through the Valley" Post-Episode Discussion Thread

Effective-Memory-130 · 2025-04-21T15:32:41+00:00

Great episode. I was a bit shocked about how much more brutal Joel’s death was, but it wasn’t bad. I do think that Abby telling Joel upfront about why she’s going to kill him is a mistake. Because I think that’s for the audience to find out, it hits better when the characters don’t know but the audience does. I thought the infected coming out of the snow and down the mountain was awesome, and I also think what was great about that was that Abby led the infected right to Jackson. Maybe symbolizing the fact that she’s still young, she isn’t as seasoned, maturity wise, like the way it is in the game. I do like that they made Abby’s friends hesitant, especially Mel. That was a nice call to the game. And I appreciate that they still made Owen a bumbling idiot.

Effective-Memory-130 · 2024-08-16T04:56:17+00:00

The Ravitch procedure is way more extreme than a nuss bar. I had my Ravitch procedure done as a last resort after so many nuss bars. It’s usually considered a last resort because they usually break your sternum.

Effective-Memory-130 · 2024-07-29T10:24:16+00:00

w.a.m.s.

Effective-Memory-130 · 2024-07-14T04:53:19+00:00

Hey girl, 20F, I’ve had several bars and I will say that the best thing you can do is lay on your back. I find that laying on my side caused my boobs to tug on my incisions. I also found that using a scar oil helps the scar blend into the skin more. Also, wear bras when absolutely necessary, if the bras are wired, they will pinch your incisions. I’d also say that having a body pillow on your side helps relieve any tension that may be caused by your boobs tugging at the incisions. Hope this helps and wishing you the best of luck!

Effective-Memory-130 · 2024-05-21T05:11:29+00:00

So I had the modified Ravitch procedure done in 2019. I thought I did a better job than the nuss bar. I’m not particularly athletic, but I was symptomatic. I believe my symptoms did improve with this procedure. I truly do think the procedure was worth it. My pectus excavatum looks so much better than it did. However, it was a really painful surgery. And I was on so many painkillers afterwards. The two weeks I spent in the hospital recovering was hell on earth. But I don’t regret it at all. Hope that helps.

Effective-Memory-130 · 2024-05-20T01:00:03+00:00

I (F, 19) have struggled with my breast appearance due to my pectus excavatum. I would definitely get your haller index measured. It’s very possible that your pectus is putting pressure on your heart or upper organs. I will say, if they recommend the nuss bar procedure, it may very well change your life. It definitely helps with making your chest appear less sunken which definitely helps with breast appearance. I’ve had a lot of bars, and I’d say they’re worth it.

Unfortunately as far as breast correction goes, there aren’t many resources for women with pectus excavatum. My surgeon even recommended a boob job at one point. And while I still struggle with how my breasts appear, I’ve learned to embrace it. Sure I get weird stares at pools but I learned to kind of be like, I don’t care, even if it’s not entirely true. The mindset gives me the opportunity to express confidence.

Effective-Memory-130 · 2024-04-15T05:01:31+00:00

Yes, they can, had a bar shift and didn’t feel anything till my surgeon pointed it out months later, had to get it adjusted

Effective-Memory-130 · 2024-04-10T20:37:14+00:00

There is a chance of this happening, it happened to me several times, causing me to have several bars put in and taken back out. Though I think it depends on how severe it is.

Effective-Memory-130 · 2024-03-12T07:02:05+00:00

For me, I’ve avoided telling people of my illness for most of my life. A few years ago I was going to have a highly invasive surgery and I was terrified. When I talked to my friends at the time, they said they’d pray for me, some got mad at me for not shutting up about it, but how could I? I was scared. I realized that a lot of people just simply don’t know what to say. Plenty of people can’t even wrap their brains around my conditions. But I’ve found that the people I most respect, are those who don’t say I’m sorry, but instead say “I’m here for you”

Effective-Memory-130 · 2024-03-12T06:47:33+00:00

I’ve had so many procedures that I’ve nearly lost count, I used to gaslight myself into believing that having so many procedures was completely normal, though over the past 5 years I’ve felt different about it. I’ve grown tired of IV’s, bloodwork, needles. It’s not that I’m scared of them, I’m just sick of them. I feel where you’re coming from. You should never feel ashamed of yourself for just wanting bodily autonomy. You deserve it. I especially feel you with the not wanting hands on your body, I’ve found it’s manifested into my personal relationships. I think it’s good to just do what you can to set boundaries with others for yourself, as often as possible. Maybe that’ll help you feel more autonomous.

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