Originally Posted by hollyjohnson71

I can now look back and get a good sense of just how much pain I was in all those years. TOS pain literally takes over your life, and the slow progression can make it difficult to see just how much. Being out the other side now, it's painfully apparent how bad I was. I know there is a chance for scarring and a return of symptoms in the future. I heal really well and have had other surgeries from which I healed with minimal scarring...the amount of scarring can be genetic. Also, my physical therapist worked hard to keep the area mobile and help break up scar tissue as we went along. If you choose surgery, a commitment to therapy for the long hall is critical.

Anyhow, I just wanted to throw out my positive outcome for those that come looking for the surgical experiences of others. I'm over the moon happy that I had the surgery, and will not hesitate to have surgery on the other side when the time comes, as I have TOS on the right as well *sigh* (41 years old, rib resection/scalenectomy).