I had my left top rib removed 5 weeks ago. My symptoms that got me to that point are still happening. I went back to my surgeon and he ordered a CT scan and that showed that my vein has damage. Tomorrow I go back for a venogram and they are going to dilate the vein. My dr says that if that doesn't work he doesn't know what to do. Really? I asked if a stent could then be put in and he said he would look into it. I sure this whole surgery wasn't a waste of time and I still have to put up with swelling and numbness! At least he did finally approve me for PT which I hope helps! AAAAAHHHHHHRRRRGGGG! There done venting now