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Your Name	Rosemary Conlon
Where are you from	New York
Your E-Mail	[email protected]
Your Web Site URL	http://
Comments	Interested in finding any non-surgical techniques, treatments etc. available for my 13 year old w/ mild PE
Does your pectus deformity affect you psychologically?	Yes. My son refuses to take off his shirt. Because he is 13 and 5'10 adn thin - his mild PE is very noticeable. We ahd to consult w/ surgeons because he wanted to consider surgery for correction.
Does your pectus deformity affect you physically?	No
What do you think of this website?	Great

Your Name	Kelly Campbell-Rutherford
Where are you from	Surrey, BC Canada
Your E-Mail	[email protected]
Your Web Site URL	http://
Comments	Great site! Clear and informative. I have always had a sunken chest and never bothered much about it. I had surgery when I was 10 (Ravitich)but it never quite become normal. I had not thought much about it but now that I am hoping for children I am wanting to learn more about this 'condition.
Does your pectus deformity affect you psychologically?	No, as a child it was neat to me and I don't recall it ever being mentioned even. I had surgery when I was 10 and that helped a bit. My chest is still noticeably sunken but I am healthy, active and well.
Does your pectus deformity affect you physically?	Yes, I had surgrey (Ravititch) but the sunken look is still there. I am a very healthy 32 year old woman. It is no bother.
What do you think of this website?	I think it is very helpful and well organized. Thank you

Your Name	Aris P.
Where are you from	Greece
Your E-Mail	[email protected]
Your Web Site URL	http://
Comments	I really cant recall when was the first time I noticed I had a funnel chest(P.E). I remeber my self posing in front of the mirror many times trying to give an explanation for my chest deformity. My parents were aware of it but they didnt pay attention as they though it was just the way I was borned. The past 2-3 years or so, I started thinking about it almost every day. I was wondering why it had happend to me and why couldnt I be like every other kid in my age. Till 3 days ago I didnt know that it is a recognised condition(omigosh!) nor that the medical term is Pectus Excavatum. Furthermore, I wasnt aware that it is curable and there is a surgical operation available... After a 6-8 hour research on the internet I finaly found the first site, the one that led me here. I knew that I wasnt the only one, eventhough I never met in person somebody with the same problem. As I gather more information regarding Pectus Im starting to feel more confident about this problem Im facing so many years. I will have the operation done when I get the chance. If it didnt conflict with my college scedule(Because It needs some days in hospital), tomorrow would be my last day with P.E. PEOPLE, IT IS NOT ONLY ABOUT COSMETIC REASONS. IT IS ABOUT REGAINING YOUR SELF-ESTEEM, CONFIDENCE AND WAY OF SEEING SOME PARTS OF YOUR LIFE. IT IS ABOUT ENJOYING THINGS THAT OTHERS HAVE FOR GRANTED. HAVE THE OPERATION DONE. I WILL. Sincerely, Aris P. P.S: Feel free to frop an email.
Does your pectus deformity affect you psychologically?	Yes, I do not enjoy certain things like going to the beach or beeing topless in front of people. As the matter of fact, I avoid doing that many times cause I feel embarrassed. It didnt affect my love life at all(thank god! :o) Close friends think that it looks cute. HAHA, maybe for them, thats why I think the operation is important mostly about regaining your way of seeing your bod than others to apreciate it. Generally I just want to get rid of it, for me.
Does your pectus deformity affect you physically?	Maybe a little, sometimes my heart beats faster than normal but other than than, Im pretty energetic, eventhough I dont work out at all.
What do you think of this website?	This site really changed my day. If it is possible please put some kind of severity meter and more photos. Keep up the great work. Thanks for your time.

Your Name	Oliver Bird
Where are you from	Birmingham, UK
Your E-Mail	[email protected]
Your Web Site URL	http://
Comments	At 32 years of age its now 15 years since my Ravitich operation to correct my very prominent Carinatum (I didnt know many people who could balance a cup of tea on their chest whilst sat watching telly - what a party piece!). For those considering such a treatment all I can say is it was the best thing I could have ever done. Yes it is a major piece of work and the road to full fitness and mobility is a slow and sometimes painful one but the results are quite amazing. I feel perfectly comfortable with the fact that people notice my scar (and lads, the ladies love it!), and people are genuinely interested to understand how it got there. If anyone would like to discuss the procedure or life post op please don't hesitate to contact me at my email address above.
Does your pectus deformity affect you psychologically?	I developed a P.C from an early age, and although I knew i was different it didnt affect me drastically. My friends sometime joked about it but I joined in and I was fortunate not to experience anything more serious. Reading this site I realised that I too exhibited many of the common effects - lower self esteem, quieter personality etc. Just how much of that could be attributed to P.C is hard to say.
Does your pectus deformity affect you physically?	Apart for the usualy issues of having to find clothes which minimised the effect, the only noticeable physical issue was a difficulty lying on my front on a hard surface. I do have mild asthma and a slightly irregular heartbeat, didnt know until reading this site that these were common to sufferers.
What do you think of this website?	Great! Wish it had been around when i was going through the process.

Your Name	Cheryl Morrison
Where are you from	Canada
Your E-Mail	[email protected]
Your Web Site URL	http://
Comments	I was thrilled to find your site and read on the conditions associated with Pectus deformities. I have Pectus excavatum and live with Asthma, shortness of breath, frequent URI and and fatigue.
Does your pectus deformity affect you psychologically?	I am very aware of my chest deformity. I had two surguries for correction which caused other problem. I live with scaring and psychological results. I want more information.
Does your pectus deformity affect you physically?	Yes, I experience asthma, shortness of breath, extreme fatigue with cardiac exercise.
What do you think of this website?	Wonderful! Finally something for me!

Your Name	Josh
Where are you from	Aus
Your E-Mail	[email protected]
Your Web Site URL	http://
Comments	it was not until recently i was told i had pc. i just assumed my "prominent" chest was to with my asthma or something. i dunno what to say really. its just nice to know i am not the only one.
Does your pectus deformity affect you psychologically?	sure. i feel uncomfortable when people ask why i am wearing a heavy jacket in the middle of summer...
Does your pectus deformity affect you physically?	don't know
What do you think of this website?	great! the local gp really didn't know much about this stuff, but this website has lots of good info. thanks!

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