Sheri, I had a bone tumor (benign) removed from my humorous a few years ago. I wonder if some people are just more prone to bony abnormalities like this. You had mentioned that your first rib had a similar anomaly to mine.

Blurto, I'll "talk" to you before then, but I'll be sending good thoughts your way on the 24th. Not to dismiss the seriousness of the surgery at all, but I think you and LadyLaura, and Nospam will be at an advantage for your 2nd resections because you'll sort of know what to expect.