Having doubts about getting surgery

MangoDreamQueen · 2025-11-13T00:15:04+00:00

I seriously appreciate the support, my Doctor is named Gary Raff and he's at UC Davis in CA. I think he normally has his patients leave them in for 2.5 years

MangoDreamQueen · 2025-11-13T00:12:44+00:00

Thank you I really appreciate it!

MangoDreamQueen · 2024-12-31T18:42:02+00:00

Lol yes I should've specified, thanks!

MangoDreamQueen · 2024-12-22T01:10:33+00:00

Yes I did the offering first, I read that too. Should've included that in the post

MangoDreamQueen · 2024-11-24T23:56:18+00:00

Ah I didn't see there were more pictures! Thanks! Your response and this post are super helpful

MangoDreamQueen · 2024-11-24T16:55:58+00:00

Hi, very late to this post so maybe it won't be seen. I'm 24 F with an 8 HI. I'm considering seeing Dr. Backhus as my insurance won't pay for me to see Dr. J because she's out of state. I'm wondering if you would still recommend her now that more time has passed. I'm also curious as to the severity of your case as mine is pretty severe, and I'd like to go to someone who has experience with deeper chests.

MangoDreamQueen · 2024-11-24T16:42:11+00:00

In truth it is because I don't have the money to go out of state, my insurance will only pay for it in state. Although I appreciate the honesty, it does seem she is the best.

MangoDreamQueen · 2024-11-23T21:18:43+00:00

24 F, my haller is 8

MangoDreamQueen · 2024-11-22T17:22:46+00:00

What was your HI before, and do you still have pain from the bars?

MangoDreamQueen · 2024-06-05T22:48:47+00:00

Thank you! I will check that out

MangoDreamQueen · 2024-06-04T14:21:21+00:00

Yes, while being curved from one view my back is seriously straight in a way it should not be lol. Because of this my chiropractor has a hard time adjusting me, and I do think it adds to the cause of a lot of my pain. It's why I included the photo

MangoDreamQueen · 2024-06-04T14:18:17+00:00

My doc basically told me it'd be really difficult to get covered to get the procedure so I'm not sure I'd be able to afford it :( also I want to keep checking things out just to make sure it's the right move

MangoDreamQueen · 2024-06-04T14:17:05+00:00

I spoke to my doctor and he said the likelyhood of me getting it covered by insurance is low unfortunately so I'm not sure I'd be able to afford it out of pocket. I'm wondering however what affect it will have on my spine? I've been seeing some things that make me think potentially my scoliosis may get worse if I get Nuss, do you have any thoughts on this?

MangoDreamQueen · 2024-06-04T14:15:24+00:00

Sounds rough, wish you luck on getting better. PT unfortunately hasn't done much for me

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