Hi Brandi,
They should be able to tell you how big your C ribs are.
Some have partial and some might have smaller ones, etc.
That info might help you decide if a full set or large set- more of a definite reason to have surgery.

If you would like to focus on phys therapy and body/posture work for a longer time will they let you do that?

But if vascular reasons - swelling, color changes ect -
there can be a possibility of clots.
Did they do any checks of your veins and arteries-
I think called doppler or a ultrasound or even a special MRI.

You should be able to use FMLA and short term disability for time off.