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Originally Posted by borked
Yeah, docs said the same. Plural membrane or whatever that is is fine. Docs said 4-8 weeks. They also said it's not uncommon that it never heals properly, but cos it's the second rib that is one of the smaller ones and isn't subject to large movements from breathing, it should heal.
The mandibular whatsit though - they did say if I've still pain in 2 weeks, it requires invasive complicated surgery to rectify  Don't quite understand what that injury is, but it's related to the top of the mandible not being able to descend when the jaw opens wide, which is why it's painful as heck after opening 20mm |
i broke a rib in high school playing lacrosse, it definitely takes more than 3 weeks to get over the pain...
so i feel ya, i've been there. its more of movements of your upper body that make it hurt, not just constant aching pain so maybe thats a plus to look forward to??
as far as the surgery thing, best of luck, hope it heals correctly. mine was a lower rib, they just said i couldn't move for 2 months or do anything contact wise.