So, after meeting with Dr. Thompson today, we decided that I am a good candidate for surgery. On March 11, I'm set to have an anterior and middle scalenectomy, cervical and 1st rib resection, brachial plexus neurolysis, and bilateral pec minor tenotomy. Whew, sounds like a lot!

I have a little under 3 months to prepare for the surgery. Any advice would be appreciated. Like things I need to do in advanced, or be prepared for discharge.

Does anyone recommend flying vs driving post-op? It's a 6 hour drive for us. I'm not sure how I will handle it.

Any suggestions for hotel accommodations for my fiance? I'm hoping I can get a private room so she can stay with me and us avoid the expense of a hotel. And there's the Barnes-Jewish lodge.

Any advice or insight is welcome!