Hello David,

First of all, I am glad to hear that you started exercising from such a young age. I am impressed by your determination to improve your pectus excavatum deformity. You are doing exceptionally well.

Also, it is impressive to hear that you have already invested in a vacuum bell. I would highly recommend you start the vacuum bell therapy gradually. It would be best if you didn’t force yourself too harshly with applying the device because it can irritate your skin a lot, preventing you from wearing it in the days that come. Eventually, it would be ideal to wear it for as long as possible during the day, as long as you don’t experience any skin problems.

I highly recommend you start sleeping with the device applied to your chest if you can handle it and sleep without a problem. I wrote detailed articles about these topics, which you can check.

I used the LaceIT and Neo G pectus excavatum braces, and they helped me tremendously in improving my poor pectus posture and rib flare. If you have the budget, I would recommend you invest in a LaceIT brace as well.

However, see how the vacuum bell improvement goes. You may not need a brace unless you have severe rib flaring. I believe that you can improve your deformity without surgery.

Please, don’t let it bother you psychologically, David! You’re on a fantastic self-improvement journey that will help you become the strongest version of yourself.

You can message me anytime at mihail@mrpectus.com. Take care, and thank you for your comment!

Mihail.