Pectus Excavatum Blog

This week has gone really well.  I have been very very tired from working full days, but I’ve made it.  I have come home and taken a nap.  Then I would wake up for dinner and then go to bed early.

I can tell that I can move easier, though.  Thursday morning I woke up finally feeling rested and decided to try my work out video because my muscles felt tight.  I did it!  I made it through the whole thing without pain.   Even stretching.  This is major progress because before I couldn’t move my arms or twist or breathe.

Today I drove myself to the bank and back.  This is the first I’ve driven in months!  This was progress.  I did fell tenderness in my chest, though, so I’ll take it easy and not go crazy driving everywhere.

Dan and I are concerned that my front incision might be infected.  It has drained off and on all week.  Plus yesterday it seemed red further from the site than before.  Marti had told us to watch for that.  I tried to page her today, but didn’t get an answer.  It didn’t drain at all today and it only looks a little red around.  I’ll watch it over the weekend.  I don’t feel anything, but I think I have some nerve damage around the incision.  I don’t have any feeling for about 1 inch around the incision.  Strange!

Well, I wish I could write longer, but I’m exhausted!  I’m glad it’s Friday and I can rest this weekend.   I only have 2 days of work next week so that is nice.  I’m thankful for the progress!