[tinesh01]

hi every one..hw r u?im going for a surgery next wed...the dr is doing a scelenotomy for me...just forgot to ask him how long does it take to do?....does anyone here undergone scelenotomy alone...how long did it take?

[Coop42]

Originally Posted by tinesh01

hi every one..hw r u?im going for a surgery next wed...the dr is doing a scelenotomy for me...just forgot to ask him how long does it take to do?....does anyone here undergone scelenotomy alone...how long did it take?

Hi, I had a scalenectomy only, about 22 years ago. If I remember right, I think the surgery took about 4 hours. Good luck.

[heybro]

Originally Posted by tinesh01

hi every one..hw r u?im going for a surgery next wed...the dr is doing a scelenotomy for me...just forgot to ask him how long does it take to do?....does anyone here undergone scelenotomy alone...how long did it take?

Are you getting the rib out too?

2 hours min
4 hours if they find a lot of scar tissue

you will sleep for 4 hours after as well

mine was 8 hours from start to wake up

[tinesh01]

hi hey bro...no im just going for a scelenotomy..dr is not removing my ribs...

[tinesh01]

hey bro what kind of surgery u had?were u on any sling when u were coming out from ot?how many days were u in hospital?were there any drainage in ur wound?

[per834]

Good luck with your surgery! I am scheduled for one in October. I'll be thinking about you!
Where are you having yours done?

[heybro]

Originally Posted by tinesh01

hey bro what kind of surgery u had?were u on any sling when u were coming out from ot?how many days were u in hospital?were there any drainage in ur wound?

i had rib and scalene out and scar tissue removed from nerve

have you had another opinion? my doctor, and others, believe you have to take rib out too to leave enough room for scar tissue and not have to go back in.

2 days in hosp
no sling - this is not a broken arm
2 days hospital
they drained the wound daily yes - no biggie

all in all it was easy, pain minimal, moved my arm a lot like normal

[tinesh01]

ooo..thanks hey bro for ur opinion..acct i was thinking the same..is better to remove the first rib to provide enough space for the scare tissue to grow...ill talk to my surgeon again n see what he has to say...ill post once i see the surgeon..

[heybro]

Originally Posted by tinesh01

ooo..thanks hey bro for ur opinion..acct i was thinking the same..is better to remove the first rib to provide enough space for the scare tissue to grow...ill talk to my surgeon again n see what he has to say...ill post once i see the surgeon..

most surgeons are set in their ways
are you open for a 2nd and 3rd opinion
a part from 1st rib discussion, i would not recommend anyone undergoing complicated, hard to diagnose tos surgery without other opinions to either reinforce your decision or change it

[20YrsTOS]

Originally Posted by tinesh01

ooo..thanks hey bro for ur opinion..acct i was thinking the same..is better to remove the first rib to provide enough space for the scare tissue to grow...ill talk to my surgeon again n see what he has to say...ill post once i see the surgeon..

Hello, when u have a moment please read my story. i had my first rib removed with my first surgery, scar tissue formed, and had a second surgery. 20 years later, problem is worse. Please make sure you ask your surgeon a lot of questions. God bless you on your surgery.