Add another recommendation for Dr. Donahue. I have bilateral TOS and recently had the 1st rib resection on my right side. I'll go in again this summer for the left side and I'm actually not dreading it. I was hesitant about the surgery at first but know now it was absolutely the only decision I really could have made.

As for your timetable, I'd encourage you to let the doctor set it. With my second in late July, I'm planning on being able to go back and teach the first week in September. After my 1st surgery in February, I missed about 5 weeks of teaching school. I felt like I was ready to go in almost two weeks out but as Dr. Donahue will tell you, he's very conservative and encourages you to "pay your dues now" as it will aid your long term recovery.

Whether or not you get the surgery, I cannot recommend Dr. Donahue enough. He's fantastic.