Siccy hello I can relate with what you are going threw I have TOS and RSD also. I had the sympathectomy done also (cutting the symphatic nerve) do not be sorry or regret it Siccy it is somthing that had to be done I was told also. Funny my c-6/7 also has a bulge wierd like the very same thing with me you have.
I have had my rib removed and scalen muscles also still recovering sorry for sp I do not key good any more..