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Old 05-30-2012, 05:52 AM
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Originally Posted by jlrob6 View Post
I live in Melbourne, Australia

Hematologist recommended staying on warfarin (blood thinner) for the rest of my life, as rib removal is quite invasive and takes a while to recover from, she's also set up an appt w/ another hematologist for a 2nd opinion
Rib removal is not terribly invasive and recovery times (especially for young people) are reasonable. I have had rib resection surgery on both sides and my recovery is going even better than expected.

Maybe you should try and see this guy for another opinion:

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Originally Posted by OzKira View Post
This is my specialist who see's a lot of patients with Vascular TOS

Terry Devine (Vascular Surgeon)

158 Lennox St
Richmond Victoria
Ph 9429 5922 (for appointments)

Also practices at Monash Medical Centre Clayton
South Eastern Private Hospital Noble Park
Knox Private Hospital Wantirna

I hope this helps someone in my state
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