Hey Mucker- Not that there are no scalenes attatched to the first rib, everything attached to ribs 2 and 3 are working overtime. I have a lot of soreness in that area myself, and did last time, too.

Glad to hear you are able to taper your pain meds. Don't rush it. It has just been two weeks....not really very long in the grand scheme of things.

*hugs*

Johanna