Hello everyone...I am booked for my rib-resection on July 12. Was hoping others could share their post-op experiences. I am curious to know what I can expect by means of pain, how long will I be out of commission, how intesnse is the pain etc. How long were you in the hospital? What was your pain management regime etc etc.

My surgeon suggested it is about a 6-8 week recovery. It sounds like a long time, but I can imagine the overall experience is both draining and painful, so makes sense I suppose. I would appreciate your thoughts and input.

Thank you!