Nuss Procedure (pectus Excavatum) after surgery.?
I'm almost 6 months into recovery of the Nuss procedure after having my pectus excavatum fix. I'm a very active person and still experience some pain with the bar especially after jogging. Mainly my question is. To those of you who have had the Nuss procedure done how long did it take you to have no pain? I also still have alot of trouble with pull-ups, where as before the surgery i could do them no problem. How long did it take you to notice you could to pullups without any assistance?
Pectus excavatum surgery time line (nuss)?
I had the Nuss procedure done in late 2005 at the age of 22, I'll try to answer your question as posted but feel free to email with any further questions or clarification. - Recovery time varies widely between individuals. Minimum recovery time is usually 2-3 weeks (but can extend all the way out to 2-3 months). You will be able to do mild forms of activity within a few weeks usually, lifiting and other heavy activitites usually need to be avoided for 2-4 months. Most people feel "completely" recovered about 4-6 months after surgery. - The bar is kept in for 2-4 years usually - this depends upon the preferences and experience of the doctor as well as your individual progress/compatability with the bar. - Yes, having at least two months to recover before heading back to school would be very prudent. From my own experience and the research I've done into the subject, this should be considered the mimimum amount of time to allow for a full enough recovery to get back to school/work. I've linked a site (source) to this answer - pectusinfo.com. This community was extremely helpful to me before and after surgery. Hope everything goes well
Anyone out there have a baby born with pectus excavatum?
yes, my son was diagnosed with a moderate PE at 12 months by the pediatrician. The pediatrician said there's nothing to do until we wait until my son is a teenager. I spoke to a specialist after talking to the pediatrician because waiting around for a dozen years seemed ridiculous. The specialist , who performs the Nuss Procedure often, agreed with the pediatrician and provided some other information that I needed to hear from an expert on the subject. 1) he said it is genetic (just because we don't visably see family members with this issue, doesn't mean its not in the genes) 2) surgery should not be considered until the child has a fully grown chest (early teens). The risk of the PE returning is high, should the surgery be performed too early. 3) PE doesn't interfere with childhood in any way, and our son could play sports like anyone else. 4) The visible condition might lessen, even to the point where it is not noticed.... so "wait and see" is actually the specialists reaction to my son's situation. The rest of the ribcage may help lift these deformed ribs into a more appropriate position as the child grows. 5) a severe PE can cause the heart to shift over from proper position.. as well as hinder respiratory capacity. - Surgery has excellent results, should one find themselves facing this situation. There are medical tests to determine the severity. 6) I estimated the cost of the Nuss procedure , and follow up care ... around 10k, since it is not always covered by insurance. From my research, the insurance companies consider the procedure mostly cosmetic, although the sever cases would probably be covered. I am trying to be helpful because I found very little information on the web....but my answer does NOT replace a sound discussion with a medical profressional. - Good Luck
Nuss procedure for pectus excavatum?
After i get a ct scan, and assuming my haller index is above 3.25, what do i do next? I live in edmonton alberta canada and am a 19 year old male and looking to get the nuss procedure. But like i said, if its found out that my haller index is above 3.25, what do i do next? How do i convince my parents to let me get the surgery also? How is the procedure anyways? Ive read and watched alot and am willing to go through the process but just want some testimonials. I want to have the surgery locally as well. How long does it take to get a consultation with a surgeon that does the procedure? And how long from the consultation to the actual surgery date usually? The more info the better.
Pectus Excavatum Nuss surgery cost?
I have PE and it's not to severe that I can't breath but sometimes when I eat or when i'm just laying around I have shortness of breath. I'm 16 and sometimes the shortness of breath gets to the point were I have to lay done until I get air back in my lungs. I want to get the Nuss surgery but I hear it is very, very expensive. So my question is how much does the surgery cost for me at least and would insurance cover the surgery and if so how much would they cover.
Should i get Pectus excavatum surgery?
i am a wrestler going to intensive camp looking to become a varsity wrestler. if i get this surgery i will have to stop wrestling. I feel i cant live wit this condition anymore and i cant decide weather to get it this summer or after i finish my wrestling career
Nuss procedure or no Nuss procedure, That is THE QUESTION...?
That is a very big question to ask and it took me two years to make up my mind. Anyway, I had the Nuss procedure in December last year. Even if you don't have breathing problems I would still very much recommend having Pectus Excavatum corrected as it brings many benefits. Already I can feel that I am much fitter, even though it is still quite painful to run (or even jog). There is no question about there being a lot of pain after the operation however the pain is bearable and isnt as bad as I was lead to believe. There are several adverse effects that will be experienced after the operation, they are: -It can be difficult or painful to breathe at times (mostly gone after two to three weeks) -Moving about is difficult and painful. This is a big problem in the week after the operation but becomes less of a problem as time passes. You should be fine after a month or so. -You will need to have your bed propped up with pillows as it is difficult to sleep lying down flat for the first two weeks after the operation. It is very important to time the operation correctly. For example: I had mine the day after my final exam of the school year. This meant that I had six or seven weeks of holidays to spend recovering and it consequently had minimal effect on my schooling life. Time your operation so it will have little effect on your studies/job you will probably have to make some kind of an arrangement with your employer as the recovery period is probably longer that your yearly holiday allowance. If you have any other questions either: -Visit the pectus excavatum pages on Facebook and ask a question there (there are plenty of others who have had it fixed and will answer any questions you might have) http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2232992754&ref=ts http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=32406051371&ref=ts -Or email me (cs_tfz@yahoo.com)