Just an FYI: Dr. Angle told me that people that don't have symptoms too bad and are able to work a little, etc, are even better candidates for surgery and can expect better outcomes. It is likely that I will be having surgery this summer --- I just don't know who I will use yet.

As far as goals of PT or surgery, it all depends what is acceptable for you. For example, I am able to live with minimal pain if I keep my activity level low. I can even work 2 days per week. However, this is unacceptable --- I must be able to work full time. PT and Chiro give me relief, but once I start working full time again, my TOS starts getting out of control ---- starts to take over my life and destroy it.