I had to get my first rib removed to save my life to stop it from crushing my artery and nerves completely shut.

    by amphibbian

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    1. Intrepid_Elk_4351 on

      Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. I’m really sorry you had to have the surgery…but happy you’ll regain function in your arm. I’m very lucky I was able to correct mine with PT.

    2. Won’t lie, if it was me I’d have it made into jewelry.  Make an example if it for all the other ribs.

    3. Ok_Palpitation_3602 on

      Oof. That gave me the tingles down my spine. I might be in your shoes someday. I broke one off after a couple different wrecks and now it just floats around. Sometimes I can pull it back into its spot. Other times it’s just right disappears from its spot.

    4. Negative-Bonus-1792 on

      Keep and eye on that. I’ve heard they have a nasty habit of turning into Women.

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