PuddleJumper1 Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 (edited) We'd love prayers and good thoughts for her. She's having a Nuss Bar placed in her chest to correct pectus excavatum (sunken chest). We're hoping this will help with the chest pains and breathing difficulties she's had over the years. She'll be in surgery 2 - 3 hours and inpatient until Monday or Tuesday. I'll be with her until Sunday then dh will stay with her. Our older son had the same proceedure 3 years ago so we know and trust the surgeon. Unfortunately we also know how difficult the first week or two will be for her. Thanks :001_smile: Edited July 5, 2012 by StillLearning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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danybug Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 I will keep your daughter and family in my prayers! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebarefootamazon Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 Praying for her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Parrothead Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 :grouphug: Praying all goes well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 wow.. praying for your daughter. One of my son's has the same condition but we were recommended against the surgery. They did check his heart/lungs out to make sure they weren't being effected by it because it's very pronounced. DS was also against having it done - so he rarely pushed. I definitely got a lot of huffyness and rollyeye from him when I'd bring it up with the doctor and pushed to check it out.... but I was worried! I think he only has about 1-2" between his back and his breast bone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osmosis Mom Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 Hope it goes smoothly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmyontheFarm Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 Praying for all of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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2boysmom Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 praying for your daughter to heal and recover quickly.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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catz Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 :grouphug:Hoping for a smooth recovery!:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PuddleJumper1 Posted July 4, 2012 Author Share Posted July 4, 2012 Thanks everyone for the prayers and thoughts. I'll update when I can tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PuddleJumper1 Posted July 4, 2012 Author Share Posted July 4, 2012 wow.. praying for your daughter. One of my son's has the same condition but we were recommended against the surgery. They did check his heart/lungs out to make sure they weren't being effected by it because it's very pronounced. DS was also against having it done - so he rarely pushed. I definitely got a lot of huffyness and rollyeye from him when I'd bring it up with the doctor and pushed to check it out.... but I was worried! I think he only has about 1-2" between his back and his breast bone. It's a big desicion for sure. We've been following dd's for several years now. The surgeon waited until dd was sure she wanted the surgery before we scheduled. He did the same with ds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 It's a big desicion for sure. We've been following dd's for several years now. The surgeon waited until dd was sure she wanted the surgery before we scheduled. He did the same with ds. May I ask, was your son happy with the before/after results? Is there a noticeable difference. My son is 19 and the only one in the family who has it. We've heard it's genetic but I have no knowledge of anyone else in the family who has it. Of course my mom thought it was the fact that I didn't feed him enough (picky eater). :rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cin Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 I have 2 friends whose sons had this surgery. I would HIGHLY recommend that you follow the doctor's orders to a Tee. One boy was very humble and let his mom help him shower, etc. One was unable to let his mom help him with that stuff. The first boy healed MUCH quicker. Also, don't be surprised if the surgery takes longer. I don't remember how long it took, but I believe it took longer than that. I will pray for you and your family. The boys were both much better after their surgery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PuddleJumper1 Posted July 4, 2012 Author Share Posted July 4, 2012 (edited) May I ask, was your son happy with the before/after results? Is there a noticeable difference. My son is 19 and the only one in the family who has it. We've heard it's genetic but I have no knowledge of anyone else in the family who has it. Of course my mom thought it was the fact that I didn't feed him enough (picky eater). :rolleyes: HUGE difference. I'll check with ds and see if he'd mind me sharing the before and after photos. He is thrilled with the results. For us it is passed down through my dad's side. His dad's was really deep, my dad's not so much, my cousin and I both have it, two of my children and one of my brother's girls. My ds and dd will be the only repairs so far - my niece's will probably need to be done when she is a teen. Mine was never repaired but should have been. I've always had problems from it. Edited July 4, 2012 by StillLearning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan in SC Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 :grouphug: good thoughts for your dd! Please do update. One of my dc might need this in the future and I would love to hear you thoughts and recommendations after the recovery period. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PuddleJumper1 Posted July 4, 2012 Author Share Posted July 4, 2012 (edited) Hopefully it's alright to post these - it's my son's chest (with his permission). The first one is before. The second one is after. Edited July 4, 2012 by StillLearning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In the Rain Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 :grouphug: I've never heard of that condition. After seeing your ds's pictures, I can see what a huge improvement it could make in breathing difficulties. I'll pray your dd's surgery goes as well as your ds's did. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 prayers. My ex husband had a similar surgery for the same thing, and I know it was really really hard those first weeks (so he told me, it was done when he was in high school). hugs and prayers to you and her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Marple Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 Will keep her in our prayers. My son had surgery for pectus several years ago but it was a different surgery due to some strange malformations he had in his ribs. It's good you have the previous surgery to help you know what to expect :). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom31257 Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug: Praying! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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speedmom4 Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 :grouphug: Praying everything goes well!! God Bless, Elise in NC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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besroma Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Praying. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinmami01 Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 :grouphug: praying for your daughter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyB Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 :grouphug: praying all goes well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jean in Newcastle Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Praying. :grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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PrincessMommy Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Hopefully it's alright to post these - it's my son's chest (with his permission). The first one is before. The second one is after. That is a huge difference. Praying for your dd this morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfgivas Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 i woke up this morning thinking about your dd. i hope it goes really well. its hard to be a momma when our dc are in surgery, so we'll pray for you, too! :grouphug: ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PuddleJumper1 Posted July 5, 2012 Author Share Posted July 5, 2012 UPDATE She is out of surgery. Just short of three hours. We haven 't seen her yet but the surgeon said she did well and he is very pleased with how it looks. She is in recovery and we are waiting to get a room number. Thanks for the prayers! We have been at peace all morning :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justLisa Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Wow those before/after pics are amazing. Wishing a speedy recovery for your DD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrappyhomeschooler Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Glad to hear she's out of surgery. Prayers for a speedy recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Marple Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 That's great news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 praying for a speedy recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Thanks for updating. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnitWit Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Wow! Amazing difference! Glad the procedure went well. Praying for a quick recovery. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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