Interesting medical question...

[Brian-]

I was wondering if any of you chaps have ever seen anyone in the marines/army with a concave chest. The reason I ask is that I have one - it's not that extreme but obviously very noticeable - but I don't know if it would prevent me from joining any of the forces. (I won't be joining any for quite a while yet, although I do want to.)

I did email the army careers people but they said I would have to write a letter, take it the AFCO and they'll send it to a doctor. The AFCO's about an hour away by train, so I thought I'd try here first.. Obviously I'll go if I have to, not that big a deal.

It would be pretty crappy to fail a medical for something I have no control over, so I bloody hope that doesn't happen!

Thanks in advance

PS. if for some reason anyone was wondering, I'm 19..

[_T.K_]

Orite Mate,
I had my medical on tuesday and this was a worry on my mind as i also have a concaved chest.
The Doc asked if i had any problems with it before, which i had not, and he said theres nothing to worry about. So passed me medical and awaiting my PJFT. Can't Wait!!
Hope this helps mate,
Regards,
Tom

[Brian-]

Thanks a lot mate, that's exactly what I wanted to hear! well read anyway

[Grimey Vibes]

I have a friend who is in 3rd week of training with the Royal Navy, and he has a slightly concaved chest, shoudln't worry too much good luck.

[Guest]

I'v never herd of this can someone explain what it is?

[El Prez]

It used to be known as 'pigeon chest' one of our squad had such a chest, but he made it, I think th efags slowed him down, not his lung capacity.

[pegasus]

The medical term is Pectus Excavatum!
Try the link below for further information

http://www.pectus.org/
Hope this helps.

[Brian-]

just looked at that site, and the photos on there look about a million times worse than mine!

[Chappy]

When I was at uni a lad had this and he would put sprits in the dip of his chest and let girls lick it out like cats in the milk bowls.