The balance I make of the experience is globally excellent. When they told us about the new surgical technique, it gave me some peace of mind. I had to wait almost two years before the operation while the corresponding permits were approved in my Community. Although I was looking forward to turning the page and having surgery, my parents and I decided to wait. Eventually, it was a total success.

Recovery a few days after surgery was quick and almost painless. Two months later I hardly even remembered that I had had surgery. My life before the surgery was normal as long as I didn’t show my chest. In the summer I was stressed because I was invited to friends’ houses who have swimming pools; sometimes I didn’t go for the same reason: explaining why I always wore a shirt. I could neither run much for fear of making my heart race too fast and I felt a bit of pressure.

As a family we were concerned on one hand with the risks, pain and length of the treatment for our son’s Pectus Excavatum, and on the other hand we saw the impact the issue had on his life. Fortunately the procedure was short, all went well  and we quickly returned home. Our son returned to a normal life after a very short time – just a few weeks – and his new appearance has improved his confidence. Hopefully the procedure will allow more room for his heart and lungs to develop normally. We are very happy with our experience and highly recommend Dr. Porello & Pectus Up to anyone who is interested. A big thank you to you and Ventura Medical Technologies, for bringing us into contact with the best medical professionals and helping us get through the entire process with a minimum of fuss.

I would like to express my sincerest gratitude for the support, the thorough information you provided, and above all the human warmth with which you handled my case from the very first moment. Feeling heard and guided throughout that process was invaluable to me, and I will never stop acknowledging the positive impact your support has had on my journey.