deecrafty

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.

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!

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...

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!

That's a really good way to put it, appreciate the insight! Hope you're enjoying your travels sounds like a great experience and take on life.