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dotsie_d · 10-06-2007, 05:04 PM

Hi! My name is Dot and although I am new to the forum, I've been on worker's comp for six LOnnnnGGGG years with a serious back injury and have had one heck of a year. I've become more discouraged and jaded this year becaue my original attorney almost lost my case for me, with the help of my pain management doctor (who says I can work as a nurse but I know I can't); I have an over-the-top adjuster; and a new attorney who seems to feel like I shouldn't bother her too much. I am looking at my second spinal fusion in three years, but only under the conditions that I quit smoking, exercise more, and lose 30 more pounds (i've lost 125), and it just seems so overwhelming. HELPPPP!!! Any suggestions?

~~Still in Limbo~~ · 10-06-2007, 05:32 PM

Welcome to the Boards Dotsie!! Man oh Man it seems like You've got Your Hands Full, I wish I had an answer for You, but all I can do is Say Hi and Welcome!! I'm sure someone will be on here soon to lend a guiding Hand, and Best of Luck!! Wink

~~CRABBY~~ · 10-06-2007, 05:38 PM

Congradulations on losing the weight...and welcome..I too am not real up on giving advise, but I'm here for alot of encouragement and compassion...I quit smoking earlier this year I had the lazer done...but found that I was putting on the weight faster than my hand could reach my mouth...and when I couldn't attach or close my gun belt...I started smoking again...but really haven't lost the weight, how'd you do it?

vickinat · 10-06-2007, 05:39 PM

Hi Dot:
I welcomed you on the "off topic area" but I'd like to do it again, and to thank you for putting your state in your profile.

I think you'll enjoy it here, there are many knowledgeable people willing to help.

Good Luck
Vickie

dotsie_d · 10-06-2007, 06:41 PM

CRABBY Wrote:Congradulations on losing the weight...and welcome..I too am not real up on giving advise, but I'm here for alot of encouragement and compassion...I quit smoking earlier this year I had the lazer done...but found that I was putting on the weight faster than my hand could reach my mouth...and when I couldn't attach or close my gun belt...I started smoking again...but really haven't lost the weight, how'd you do it?

Bummer Knees · 10-06-2007, 08:19 PM

Dotsie welcome to the forum.

A good friend of mine also a nurse and injured worker is needing back surgery, her second. Wc refused surgery until she stops smoking and now she is going thru a series of nicotine test. After she stops smoking for four weeks her surgery will be scheduled.

tweety00 · 10-06-2007, 10:38 PM

Dotsie Welcome sorry im a youngen only 1 into this ..

~~mel1980~~ · 10-06-2007, 10:41 PM

hi dot welcome to the forum everyone on here is wonnderfull and great so supportive i cant offer any advice as wc has really just started for me but i can just offer some encourgement ...Oh and by the way how did you quit smoking and loose all that weight? Thats fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!!!

sparkey · 10-07-2007, 05:32 AM

Welcome Dot. You picked a great site. Alot of people are very good here about advice. We have alot of fun on the " off site" also. If you would like to join our trivia each day to get pain off your mind and have fun, just let me know or someone else on here and they can send you a invite also to play with us each day.

rholmes · 10-07-2007, 06:26 AM

HI Dot!
Welcome to the board where you are allowed to laugh ,talk, ask questions and even cry if need be. I wish I had your will power to quit smoking and loose some of this weight. That is something to be proud of, we as injured people tend to gain weight very quickly. I started gaining when I first hurt my back about 13 years ago and its been an uphill battlle every since. I don't know what to tell you about your questions but I just wanted to welcome you.

RH