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deecrafty7 karma

I know someone who had a similar surgery when he was younger, upon removal of the bar his chest eventually sunk back in. What are your risks for this happening and how can you help prevent it? I can't stress enough that you should do whatever the doctors say to help ensure this is minimal loss after the bar is removed.

deecrafty3 karma

I can't remember the exact age, between 10-13? But the doctors recommended chest exercise to build the muscle up at that time (this was probably 2000ish). He didn't really do it so we're not sure if that was the root of why his sunk back in to basically as bad as it was originally. BUt yeah no problem, do that physical therapy and best of luck!

deecrafty2 karma

How do you you travel at this age knowing full well that your parent(s) may die or become ill during your time away? Something that always has been the biggest "oh I can't do this" factor is just me feeling obligated to stay close so I can be there for those around me, I feel like I'd just be bailing on them if I left to travel. Makes me feel like I'm giving a big middle finger to my family...

deecrafty1 karma

Yeah I'm sure you're in a better position as far as body structure goes! Sounds like the doctors have had a chance to figure this surgery out a little more since then. Best of luck!

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Thanks for the reply! Death was just an example as it's something that happened to my family recently, I know if I wasn't nearby my mom would have had a lot on her plate to deal with alone. I guess what I meant is the aspect of taking care of your family out of respect for what they sacrificed to raise you. But I fully understand about what you mean with living your life for what you dream of, I just think that sometimes it can come off as selfish to fully follow your dreams regardless of the needs of those around you.