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Good luck, Marcy

Marcy,

Good luck with the surgery, I am in the same situation. I just had 2 mri's yesterday on my brachial plexus on left and also right sides. They will determine from there how to proceed. I am not looking forward it either, but in the long run it sounds like the best option for the rib re-section. Please keep me posted on your progress and let me know how the surgery goes.

Thanks and good luck, Rob

Becky,
I'm scheduled to have a rib resection surgery January 23,09 and I'm scared as heck. I have been having pain for a year now and I hope this helps me. I hope I have as good of luck as you did. I'm just scared of all the pain afterwards. Do u have any pointers for at home, things I should need or do duringy recovery, I know you said pain meds. How long until you were able to get around or drive? My husband works nights and I'm nout sure how long to schedule help with my kids. I would appreciate any feedback.
Thanks,Marcy :)[/QUOTE]

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Originally Posted by astern (Post 439812)

I had 4 months between rib resections. It felt right.

Just be sure you have support at home: someone to cook for the first 4 weeks, drive for the first 2 months, laundry, shopping, etc.

Allowing your body time to recover is almost as important as having an experienced surgeon.

Thanks for these good thoughts-they will stick with me as I make my own decision about going ahead with rib resection surgery or not.
Very informative, reading others experiences-scarey too. not sure if its helping or complicating my decision?
~Robin

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Originally Posted by rbn4jsus (Post 469278)

whatever you decide I'm behind you :hug: