Originally Posted by MaryG

I met with Dr. Thompson this week. He was very friendly and thorough. I don't doubt that I am in good hands. It was a relief to finally have a diagnosis after 5 long years. Neurogenic thoracic outlet with pec involvement. I was scheduled for a scalene injection the next day. However, he said that since there was no doubt about my diagnosis, that I did not need to have this procedure done. He wants me to have 6 weeks of PT and I have a follow up appt with him May 29th. I asked him what the probability of surgery was. His response was that I will more than likely be having surgery. That my symptoms are pretty progressed. He also told me that with the nature of my job that I will be out on recovery for 2-3 months. While relieved to finally have a diagnosis, I am worried about surgery. I have never had surgery nor any hospital stays aside from having my children. My job is strenuous on my body. I move and lift patients. Also pushing carts constantly. Which worries me that after I go back to work that I am going to mess up the progress from surgery.