Dear Jo*mar,

Many thanks for your advice. In my MRI report it says:

"On the coronal images, there is no evidence of a cervical rib. I can see no evidence of fibrous band. The costoclavicular space however on both sides does seem rather narrow. Comparing sagittal images in the arms up and arms down position, there are changes of thrombus within the right subclavian vein. In the stress, arms up position there is significant narrowing of the subclavian vein as it passes through the costoclavicular space. This seems to be the case bilaterally. I think however there is a very thin fat plane around this. I am unsure as to wether this is a simply marked physiological change of if it is significant enough to cause track outlet symptoms. There is, however no evidence of compression of the artery and with contrast both subclavian arteries passing to axillary arteries are normal in appearance. No other significant findings."

I don'w know if somebody has experience and what can I make out of this.
My main concern is that I would go from zero issues to having pains and discomfort due to surgery(s) all my life. But the prospect of having another clot or staying on xalerto for life (and risking bleeding) is not appealing either.

Is it true that VTOS surgeries are more successful in terms of post-op pain? (does it make a difference)?

Does anyone know any good place in UK where can I get another opinion? Should I avoid any(all) physical activities in the meantime (running, swimming, etc...)

Thanks a million!