Beverly- I have to agree, that it does not sound like you are prepared to handle rib resection surgery at this time...

Having just done it myself and going in with "excellent" prospects and absolutely no other complications...I still feel like a train ran over me.

If you can share any more details about your experience, maybe it will make more sense, but something does sound odd.... surgery decisions like this require sound thought and thorough understanding of your personal situation (maybe you have this and I am mistaken). I Second the advice that pain control is an excellent first step. there are many here who have made hasty surgical decisions while in severe pain, and lived to regret them....