Originally Posted by sec161

Been on and off reading this board since 2008 but rarely post. Quick history - 34 yo female. Had 1st rib resection with Dr. Gelabert in 4/2009 after 10 years of chronic pain. Symptoms returned 11/2012 and have been struggling to get treatment through workers' compensation. After a year of tests and unsuccessful PT and acupuncture, finally had surgery approved and got scalenectomy 2 weeks ago, on 2/11.