I had first rib and cervical rib resection, scalene removal, and subclavian artery aneurysm repair done by Dr. Thompson in St. Louis in 2012. (I was 35 at the time). I did not have any complications and was in good health otherwise. I was in the hospital for 5 days and then had to stay in St. Louis for 2 more days for monitoring. After that week, I was off work 3 more full weeks and then went half-time for one week and then back full-time. I don't think I could have done it any faster (I have a stationary job but one that does not require constant typing thankfully). Unlike some other posters, my pain was well controlled with my prescribed pain meds, but the meds made me even more tired than I already was from the surgery. I also did PT 3 times a week at first, and I was always worn out after that. I just needed a lot of rest and sleep. It's important not to push it too much in those early weeks. I wish you all the best moving forward!