Today marks 10 weeks post-op from my Slipping Rib Syndrome surgery and at 1 month post-op I had a virtual follow-up with the always amazing Dr. Hansen. I will probably need another follow-up before my next scheduled appointment in June. We discussed my back pain and on-and-off nausea since surgery. We also talked about the... Continue Reading →
5 Months Post-Op — Back to WV
Now that my birthday celebrations have settled down, let's talk about my ribs. I am just shy of being 5 months post-op and I've been having pains in my ribs again since week 9 post-op. I spoke with my surgeon, the amazing Dr. Hansen, and I was given a round of steroids to see if... Continue Reading →
Slipping Rib Syndrome – 11 Week Update
For those of you keeping up with my ribs - I wanted to post a quick update. I am 11 1/2 weeks post-op from surgery with Dr. H in WV. I am also one year post-op from my last failed VA surgery. I will say, healing isn't going as great as I'd hoped it would... Continue Reading →
Any Way You Slice it – Thoracic & Hand Surgery, Again
Long story short - Thoracic surgery is confirmed for Wednesday - with my COVID test #1. Then, just shy of 2 weeks later, I'll have my first surgery on my right hand - with my COVID test #2. Any way you slice it, June is really going to be fun for me. ๐ But anyway...... Continue Reading →
Slipping Rib Syndrome | IT COULD BE WORSE BLOG
I'm going to begin this blog by discussing Slipping Rib Syndrome and these wonky ribs of mine. I know I have mentioned it many times but I am hoping this is the last time I have to think about it. I will repeat some things you may have already read in prior blogs but I... Continue Reading →
Stelara Self-Injection #2 & Rib Pain | It Could Be Worse Blog
Three weeks have passed since my last blog post, May Delays, and I've suffered through some migraines, I've had my Stelara, and I've been extra busy here lately. I've had a few doctors appointments for all of my ailments and I've got quite a few things scheduled, with appointments, scans, and, follow-ups. Since May Delays,... Continue Reading →

