I was in the hospital 3 nights. I was really out of it for about 6 weeks. I was in a great deal of pain and didn't start driving for 2 months.

My surgery was not successful so I haven't been able to return to exercise or work. Even before surgery my doctor said I shouldn't go back to the same work that caused the problem in the first place (attorney) because the risk of re-injury was too great. I noticed you are a data contractor. That would seem like a very difficult line of work to return to.

You seem reluctant to have the surgery. What level of pain are you experiencing? Do you have a cervical rib or other anatomical anomaly or is it neurogenic TOS? Finally, how experienced is your surgeon? You want someone who has done hundreds of these surgeries, not a couple.

Good luck,
Kelly