Hi Jo*mar -

Just got off the phone with my son. The test showed excellent blood flow and his surgeon said that he doesn't need the surgery. He will be coming off of the thinner/anti-coagulent in 2 weeks. While it is good news I am still collecting names/numbers of surgeon's who have done this. I lucked out this morning when a co-worker stated that his wife (who is a Catholic Health Services Hospital executive) works with a fellow that had the rib resection last year and everything worked out fine for him. I am getting his name/number for potential future reference. Perhaps my son has "dodged a bullet this time". I mentioned what you said about posture to him and he agreed. I had told him that a few weeks back. We will be shopping for a new ergonomic computer chair/desk tonight. Thanks for your help and advice on this. I am an Information Technology professional (30 years +) and I am naturally analytical/inquisitive, especially when it comes to health issues (I am a stage I Pancreatic Cancer survivor). When I began researching TOS and came across all of the horror stories regarding the surgeries I was stunned. Trying to stay a few steps ahead of cancer is one thing but to live in constant pain AFTER corrective surgery is unthinkable. There needs to be another way for these people. At least they have this board to go to. Thanks again!

Scott