Wow! You move fast! Sorry I'm coming to this so late--I try to restrict my computer use as much as possible.
I'm so glad to hear that your surgery is over and that you seem to be doing well. How strange that the extra cervical rib didn't show up on any of the testing. I've always thought X-rays are definitive (?). Makes me wonder about my own case--I've been told that I have an extra cervical rib, but that it's supposedly too short to be the cause of my problems.
Hope your recovery is smooth, that you are able to enjoy a little pampering from the parents

and that you are able to get on with your wonderful "real" life very soon.
Please do keep us posted on how you're doing when you are able.
A big gentle hug to you,
Stardust