Had to get another CT scan of my ribs for Dr. H. The cover photo for this post is an older CT scan - but you get the idea. I'm about 8 months post-op from my last Slipping Rib Syndrome surgery and I've already had my follow-up with Dr. Hansen a few weeks ago. We... Continue Reading →
Slipping Rib Syndrome – 7th Procedure
Warning - Post-Op Images Shared! So, my latest surgery was on May 11, 2022. See my previous post about being 3 months post-op and needing another surgery - Slipping Rib Syndrome – 3 Months Post-Op and Scheduled for Another Surgery. This procedure was my 7th thoracic surgery and my 3rd with Dr. Hansen. All went... Continue Reading →
Slipping Rib Syndrome – One Month Post-Op
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 →
Slipping Rib Syndrome Update – One Week Post-Op
Days Before Surgery Made it safely to West Virginia yesterday with only one speeding ticket. Completed another at-home COVID test in my hotel room this morning - hallelujah, negative again! Completed my blood labs and COVID test at the hospital, too. Now all we have to do is wait for surgery in the AM -... 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 – Hansen Technique & One Month Follow-Up
Since my last blog update in February, 3 Years & 5 Surgeries, the past month and a half have been chaotic, to say the least. I ended my February blog by updating you all on what was to come, so it is long overdue that I fill you in on what happened and what is... Continue Reading →