[Sam Malc]

Hello Everyone,
Well I have now read sooooo many of the threads and I am just so confused and scared about my operation. I am goin in on Thursday 5th Feb 09. It has taken approx 18 years to find my problem and I have had pain all that time. I have had every kind of treatment and alternative therapy going, I never gave up on myself getting better and having a normal life, but everytime I thought we might be onto something, that great big brick wall was slammed in my face again. I had a shoulder operation 2 years ago and the doctors were convinced that that would resolve all my worries.... guess what it didn't. Then mid 2008 I actually had an MRI scan and xray ( which I did ask for when I was 18, but I was told I didn't warrant it... hmmm ) anyway, guess what, from that and the diagnosis they have now said that I have 2 cerviacle ribs and a scalene muscle to be removed, well I must say It took myself anf my husband a while to agree to the operation, but as he so sweetly said to me, I can't continue to be in this anmount of pain everyday, I just don't know how I function sometimes. My pain ranges from severe Head and neck pain ( the kind that you want to jump off a cliff) to arm, hand and finger pain, also numbness in my hand and agony when it returns back to life, also if you pinch my fingers as hard as you can I cant feel them.. I could go on but I don't want to bore everyone. I just need to know what to expect, I was told I would only be in hospital one night unless they punctured my lung !!!!! ( which scared the ***t out of me ), they said it so matter of fact, has this happened to anyone else ), but that I would need care at home after. Well at the moment My Mum is coming up from devon to look after me for 2 weeks as my husband will need to return to work a few days after ( to pay the billls), but is this long enough ? I have some many questions, but If I go on and on I will write a novel. So if anyone can give me the main good and bad, I would really appreciate it. Thanks everyone in advance.
Kindest Regards
Sam

[pabb]

you need to post in the thoracic outlet syndrome forum...just scroll down till you find it......good lluck

[Alffe]

Sam, Welcome to Neuro Talk...These forums are great for making new friends and sharing information. Here is the link to our TOS forum...http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum24.html

[Doody]

Hi Sam. Don't be afraid! And do stop by that linked forum. All members here are so supportive.

[weegot5kiz]

Welcome Sam to Neuro Talk, explore the site and take your time but dont miss out on getting to know some really caring and helpful people here at NT. Again welcome to NT

[watsonsh]

Hi Sam,

I am a TOSer that has had the scalene removed but not the rib. Please do swing by the TOS forum and some folks there might be able to give you some insight. There are also some good posts on what to expct from TOS surgery.

Gentle

[Sam Malc]

Oh my goodness, I am so daft. I really am confused now. I am not sure how to move the post onto the correct part ( ie TOS section), you all seem so lovely and I am just not cut out for this computer forum type thing ( as you can see ), so sorry.
Thanks though Sam

[Curious]

You are doing just fine Sam.

Most members venture into other forums, like the TOS forum after they introduce themselves like you did.

There is not right or wrong way. We were all new and learning once. Let me know if you need any help. (except spelling..I'm a typo queen )

[Alffe]

You are doing fine Sam...I saw your post in the TOS forum. *grin

[Sam Malc]

Ok thanks again. I will leave it all alone now then. ( I hope thats the right choice ). I will check up tomorrow and see if I have had any more posts. Have a good night.
Sam ( I checked my spelling LOL - seems ok this time ;0)