We went Friday for her 6-month check-up, and Dr. Berch said everything looks great. He released her to do anything she wants to do...even play football if she wanted to...LOL. Nothing but ballet is on her agenda, though - she's looking forward to starting back next week.
She still has some discomfort every now and then on her sides where the bar is attached, but it's nothing she can't live with for a couple of years until she has it removed. He said we would discuss at 2 years post-op when to have it removed. She will be 12 1/2 then, and he said we may even stretch it to 13 years if it looks like she still has some growing to do. As it stands now, she'll get it removed in February 2013.
I'll update if she has any changes. Otherwise, we'll let you know how the removal goes in a couple of years!
Shalom,
ReplyDeleteI have been following Lauren's progress. Amen! Thank you LORD. What a blessing and what a courageous young woman. May she and all of you continue to be blessed. I think she would make a better cheerleader :) !!
In Yahshua with love & blessings,
Cassie
Hi there,
ReplyDeleteMy name is Penelope and i'm 21 and from New Zealand. I have pectus excavatum and though i've been to a specialist who says i can live with it unless it gets any worse i still feel i should get a second opinion. I feel i need the operation but am hopeless with pain, it terrifies me. I was hoping to get your's and Lauren's opinion on whether it is worth it with all the pain and stress. My email is pedg011@auckland.ac.nz
Also Lauren, you're an amazing young woman to go through this and be so brave. Definitely one of my role models <3 Enjoy living life to the now fullest it can be :)
I have a 12 year old daughter who also petcus excavatum. I was wondering how did you know when it was time to see a specialist? She has her yearly physical with the ped. She is an avid volleyball and soccer player, playing on 3 teams at any given time.
ReplyDeleteWhen she has been playing alot, she has severe chest pains for a week or so after. With seasons over and just practicing twice a week, these eposides seem to be happening more.
I just don't know when we should seek out something more than her ped saying she has it and give her something for pain when she is hurting.
Any information would be greatly appreciated.