[FATHEAD56]

I am going to have my right upper rib removed on Thursday. I have been dealing with pain and numbness for the past 8 years. I should glow in the dark for all the x-rays, MRI's, CAT scans and who knows what else over the past 8 years. I have gone threw I don't know how many different DR's to try to see if they can "FIX" me. Well I think I may have finally found him. His name is Dr. Duvall. He is a Cardiothorasic surgeon. He is considered one of the best at LSU Hospital in Shreveport. All I know is that he is my blessing from GOD. I don't know if he has ever done this surgery before but I feel like he is the one Dr that can "FIX" me. I have to acknowledge another Dr that finally saw just how frustrated and in true pain I was really in. His name is Dr. Mosura. He is a pain management Dr. He could have kept me strung along for months or years (like other pain management Dr. did) but he didn't. He got on the phone and talked to Dr. Duvall after my first appointment.
I have been reading different threads on this site and I am excited and apprehensive at the same time. I'm overweight and the most activity I do is clean house or mow the lawn (riding lawn mower) I plan on doing good after the surgery but you just never know. I am lucky that I have a good support team. My husband and my sisters will be here to help me. I hope to hear from other TOS sufferers so I can get some knowledge about what to expect. Thank you for letting me vent. I'm so glad I found this site.

[Hopeless]

Originally Posted by FATHEAD56

I am going to have my right upper rib removed on Thursday. I have been dealing with pain and numbness for the past 8 years. I should glow in the dark for all the x-rays, MRI's, CAT scans and who knows what else over the past 8 years. I have gone threw I don't know how many different DR's to try to see if they can "FIX" me. Well I think I may have finally found him. His name is Dr. Duvall. He is a Cardiothorasic surgeon. He is considered one of the best at LSU Hospital in Shreveport. All I know is that he is my blessing from GOD. I don't know if he has ever done this surgery before but I feel like he is the one Dr that can "FIX" me. I have to acknowledge another Dr that finally saw just how frustrated and in true pain I was really in. His name is Dr. Mosura. He is a pain management Dr. He could have kept me strung along for months or years (like other pain management Dr. did) but he didn't. He got on the phone and talked to Dr. Duvall after my first appointment.
I have been reading different threads on this site and I am excited and apprehensive at the same time. I'm overweight and the most activity I do is clean house or mow the lawn (riding lawn mower) I plan on doing good after the surgery but you just never know. I am lucky that I have a good support team. My husband and my sisters will be here to help me. I hope to hear from other TOS sufferers so I can get some knowledge about what to expect. Thank you for letting me vent. I'm so glad I found this site.

Wishing you the best. Let us know how the surgery goes for you.

[Darlene]

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It is great to have you come and be with us. You will fine a great number of dear friends to listen when you are in need of ears. Please, just let us know how we can help you out. You will find out we are supportive and relaxing place.

Check into the TOS forum by clicking here. There some dear friends there to help you with questions.

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Please keep us up to date on your condition. Again welcome, looking forward to seeing you around. My thoughts and prayers are with you.