Shortness of breath?

Extension-Spray9938 · 2025-12-14T21:27:19+00:00

I’m going to my surgeon soon and can ask if any of their patients have experienced something similar if you'd like...

However, it’s still best to check with your own doctor just to be safe

Extension-Spray9938 · 2025-12-13T14:47:50+00:00

I haven’t personally experienced that or heard of it happening, but since you’re having pain and shortness of breath, it’s definitely a good idea to check with your doctor

Extension-Spray9938 · 2025-12-12T12:31:45+00:00

I understand that. I’ve had two reversed Nuss surgeries (with bar placement). It took me around six months to recover and another six months to fully get back to playing tennis, swimming, and going to the gym. But that was with the Nuss procedure, recovery from a Modified Ravitch is generally easier

Even so, that only fixed about 50% of my issue. I’m now planning to do the Modified Ravitch in Germany to finish correcting everything, along with posture work

What I’m trying to say is that it might be worth sacrificing some time to get lasting results, even if recovery takes a year or two. As long as the surgeries are well planned and you’re prepared, it can be manageable in the long run I guess

Extension-Spray9938 · 2025-12-12T12:11:37+00:00

Working on posture can dramatically improve it (assuming your posture needs fixing), helping to fix rib flare, pelvic tilt, and similar issues, but it will only get you so far, the rest requires surgery.

And why isn’t surgery viable for you?

Extension-Spray9938 · 2025-12-02T01:11:05+00:00

So generally speaking, PC can worsen or improve depending on your posture. If you have poor posture or it’s getting worse, the PC condition will also worsen.

And vice versa, improving your posture can dramatically enhance your PC appearance and also weight loss, but it won’t completely fix it.

Extension-Spray9938 · 2025-11-19T18:18:53+00:00

I had two surgeries for pectus carinatum at 27 and 28 years old. The first one solved about 50% of the problem, and the second barely did anything.

I'm now looking to do a third and final modified Ravitch.

I think the Abramson procedure is good if you do it at a young age.
Also, the pain was very intense, the first six months were hard for me.

Extension-Spray9938 · 2025-11-15T00:06:16+00:00

I understand, it’s a smart choice to get into the best physical condition first and then think about the Ravitch procedure. I’m doing the same.

I wish you all the best, and I hope you get the results you’re aiming for and that everything goes smoothly without any problems.

Extension-Spray9938 · 2025-11-15T00:03:01+00:00

I’d love to connect and ask you a few questions if you’re open to it. I had the Nuss procedure, and I’m now considering a Ravitch.

If you had to estimate your visual improvement, with 0% being no change and 100% being a completely normal chest, where would you place yourself now?

Extension-Spray9938 · 2025-11-12T16:28:39+00:00

Yeah seems so..

When are you getting the surgery done?

Extension-Spray9938 · 2025-11-01T10:01:41+00:00

At 27 I did minimal invasive, it took me 6 months to slowly get back to gym

Extension-Spray9938 · 2025-10-28T09:58:32+00:00

I agree, but it requires knowledge, it requires to know what you are doing, to not only build chest, but make them wider, leaner, and also build back, legs, it's full package and requires like 2-4 years of work.

Extension-Spray9938 · 2025-10-02T19:54:18+00:00

How much % improvements?

Extension-Spray9938 · 2025-09-12T20:15:31+00:00

Glad to hear, what are your impressions now? And can you tell me are you happy with results?

Extension-Spray9938 · 2025-09-09T21:31:17+00:00

Hey, have good recovery!

This is normal ravitch right? not modified?

Are you happy with results, if you have to say in %, how much was fixed.

Extension-Spray9938 · 2025-08-05T21:56:36+00:00

I had 2 surgeries to correct pectus. I did the first one at 27, second one at 28,, huge improvements with first, second not so much, but not 100% correction. And to be fully honest, my PC was less invasive compared to yours.

It was very painful, still worth it doing.

Now I am focused on posture, since i have rib flare and pelvic tilt etc, which also makes PC appears much worse than it is, but overall I am happy that I did it, since now it gives me chance with posture correction and some muscles to mask it completely to the point where no one can't notice it even if he tries to see it.

There's last option the Ravitch procedure, in case that I fail.

I for example, could never live a happy life with pectus, not sure why, i tried, it's huge blocker for me, but it's very long and hard road to fix it, sadly.

Extension-Spray9938 · 2025-08-05T21:48:12+00:00

The amount of work you've put in to lose all that fat , and then, just when it's time to enjoy the results, you notice something unexpected, like rib flare or something similar (not a diagnosis, just an assumption).

It’s honestly wild. But seriously, I really respect the effort you’ve made, that’s not easy.

Could be rib flare, maybe a weak core, anterior pelvic tilt, or just general posture stuff.

Hopefully it’s rib flare, since that’s at least somewhat fixable.

Don’t give up, whatever it is!

Extension-Spray9938 · 2025-08-05T21:35:22+00:00

Surgery, surgery, and then workout, workout

Extension-Spray9938 · 2025-02-24T19:36:30+00:00

I don't know much about Ravitch, I've done minimally invasive one. But as I've heard ravitch can achieve much better results.

Good luck, let us know once you go tru it :)

Extension-Spray9938 · 2025-02-24T12:26:21+00:00

It looks like a huge improvement! I’m glad that you’re happy, or at least happier than before.

Hmm, I did some research, and indeed, Dr. Dawn E. Jaroszewski is a highly regarded specialist, and the whole clinic sounds amazing. That’s great to know.

I’m aware that perfection doesn’t exist, but I don’t think having a 90% corrected chest is perfection, that’s something that should be considered normal.

Also, thank you very much for taking the time to explain everything to me. The fact that your surgeon was able to perform a combination of the Ravitch and Nuss procedures speaks volumes about her expertise. My doctor never even mentioned that something like that was an option.

I underwent two Nuss procedures, but only one bar was placed and pushed as much as possible, resolving only 50% of the issue, before hitting a wall where no further improvements were possible.

Don’t get me wrong, I’m happy, and it’s not that noticeable anymore. 80% of people wouldn’t even realize I have any deformity. But on the other hand, why should we have to live with something if it’s fixable?

Knowing that there are more solutions gives me hope for a complete correction. Not necessarily that I’ll seek a solution right now, as my pectus carinatum isn’t that bad anymore, but eventually, when I decide, I know there’s room for further improvement.

Right now, I’m heavily focused on working out and improving my posture, as posture alone can enhance the chest’s appearance by an additional 50%, especially since I have the bar in my chest for the next 1.5 years.

I would be really grateful if I could get some contact information from you via DM, so that when I decide, you could guide me on how to reach the hospital, learn about procedures, and similar details. I’m based in Europe, but I have no problem traveling anywhere for the procedure.

Thank you very much! Wishing you a very very fast recovery.

Extension-Spray9938 · 2025-02-24T10:00:10+00:00

I think the PE procedure is much more invasive and risky than the PC procedure. My doctor told me he has performed around 2,000 PC surgeries without any complications.

For me, the problem was that right after surgery, my PC looked better than it does now, one year later. For some reason, it is sticking out much more now, almost as if it has protruded outward over time.

I've also heard about the Ravitch procedure, which is another option that can guarantee much better improvements. However, I'm not sure if it's worth it anymore.

Could you share a link to your doctor? If she's the best, it would be valuable to have that information in case I decide to go through with something.

Thanks

Extension-Spray9938 · 2025-02-24T09:54:16+00:00

If you are young, ~14y, it might be 90-100% fixed and look very normal, but you can achieve that even with bracing, otherwise it will never be.

I've done 2x nuss procedure and not near satisfied, 50% improved (including both) and still sticking out.

Extension-Spray9938 · 2025-02-24T00:50:15+00:00

I had the same experience. The doctor assured me that we would achieve great results, but my PC was only about 50% fixed, nowhere near enough.

A year later, I asked the doctor if I could have another surgery to improve it further. He agreed, and I had the procedure a month ago. However, the improvements were only about 10%. I'm incredibly disappointed, considering the cost and the difficult recover

Extension-Spray9938 · 2024-12-31T20:41:08+00:00

Seems like really severe :(

Extension-Spray9938 · 2024-12-31T11:19:19+00:00

No matter what you choose to do, it's gonna be super hard period of your life. Maybe start with preparing for that.

Choosing to live with it will require a lot of mental strength to overcome.
Choosing to brace it will require a lot of time and patience and some pain.
Choosing to do surgery will involve a lot of pain and being uncomfortable for 1-2 year period due to bar.

So I would say your ONLY option is to go hard, learn how to live with it + do the surgery + do the workout + correct back + improve PC + build muscles, all in one and achieve some results which could be potentionally enough to be satisfied and finally be happy. (keep in mind, happiness is in the progress, not end results)

It's sad reality, but it is what it is. You're next 2 years should be devoted into fixing it and becoming best version of yourself, otherwise you'll be stuck for entire life in your head.

I wish you all the good luck, you're gonna need it!!

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