I am going to have a first rib resection done by Dr. Dean Donahue in several weeks. I have a congenital abnormality in my first rib. I've done a lot of research and am very confident about Dr. Donahue. He's smart, conservative in his approach, and gets rave reviews. Obviously I'm hoping for a good or at least "better" outcome for pain I've suffered for most of my adult life.

I guess I'm looking for encouragement!