Last wednesday i was due to have surgery to have my extra rib took out on my left side, i even got to the vascular ward at the hospital i was sooo scared i felt pathetic..Before i got my gown on he consultant came to have a chat as they do and it was then i asked one final question before letting them cut me open..IS THIS THE LAST RESORT << now bear in mind all i have had was ibruprofen and an anti depressant..They forgot to mention i could of tried PHYSIO, i have an indentation on my subclavicle artery at times my arms real dead the pain in the neck is the worst for me and the stinging shoulders. basically now im a mess scared confused angry i am waiting for an appointment to come through for physio obviously if i can avoid surgery i will as the recovery takes ages apparently,all i need is reassurrance someone who understands, should i of had the surgery??? this is so hard to deal with