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05-05-2011, 10:46 PM
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I am 47 and just found out I have an extra rib under my collar bone on my left side. If I lift up my left arm above my shoulder I lose circulation. My Doc wants me to see a surgeon and have the rib removed. He is also worried about my artery as it runs between my extra rib and collar bone. I have had back and neck problems all my life. Anyone else been there? I am scared and frusteratd because I can't do half the stuff I need to. Getting dressed is a challenge and I am not suppose to lift anything over 2 lbs, my coffee weighs that! Please tell me that the surgery works and recovery is fast. I have 3 grandbabies that I want to hold and play with. Thanks Gladys |
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05-06-2011, 08:22 AM
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Hi,
Girl, you need a lighter weight coffee cup!!! 2lbs?!  whoa!Sounds like a surgery is in your future. Many here will give you valuable advice. Do your research, find a Dr who does these procedures on a daily basis and be prepared to have to travel to get proper care. This is a serious surgery and you do NOT want to compromise on quality care just because traveling seems a bother. Glad you found this site, Anne
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05-06-2011, 01:12 PM
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Extra cervical rib surgery usually goes fine.
Be sure to get a expert surgeon of course. get a few other opinions. We have many threads to search for more details on cervical rib & surgery. http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/search.php Just be careful during recovery . Don't go grabbing up the g babies too soon after.  Only a few have super fast recoveries , but everyone is different and so many other variables play a part.
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05-06-2011, 09:03 PM
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05-08-2011, 07:11 AM
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Since you are in Golden (CO?), you could easily get a 2nd opinion from one of the Dr.'s in Denver. See the Dr's sticky at the top of the threads here.
Presbyterian/St.Luke's Hospital is an awesome hospital, they are familliar with this surgery and their staff knows how to help you recover.
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