Jay:

All of these responses are extremely valid points. I've always thought about the Phrenic Nerve problem, but you'd have to solely rely on someone for your care and recovery.

I'm bilateral as well and the surgeons I have seen have used the one year marker. You won't know the full extent of the surgery until possibly a year or more out. You know the stats. If things fall into the bad stat area, would you want to lay 2 on the table at once?

I do know one person who had bilateral rib resections 3-4 days apart. He is the first and only one I have heard about. His outcome seems to have fallen below his expectations and into the bad stat range. Think long and hard!

Anne