[gsxrken]

Sound like it could have been even worse, really. Good to hear you'll be alright.
I have had broken ribs twice in my life. Both were painful for what seemed like a very long time. I was traveling a lot the second time and was embarrassed as an otherwise physically fit man to have to routinely ask fellow passengers to lift my bags in and out of the overheads for me.

I hope you eventually go back and nuke the stump.