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FunPops · 11-01-2010, 05:27 PM

im stressed out according to the results of the test...and i worry about alot of things...ummmmmmm did i really need a test of 500 + questions to tell me this?

I was also told i may not recover well from the 2 level fusion.

1171 · 11-01-2010, 05:49 PM

it was probably done more to inform the doctors then you.

FunPops · 11-01-2010, 05:55 PM

1171 Wrote:it was probably done more to inform the doctors then you.

i am sure it was...i was kinda being a smartass. So if the psychosocial didn't go to well i keep sitting here? im not telling anyone i refuse to do anything, i have been playing ball with lib. mutual for about a year. When is it time to start healing? That's all i am worried about.

1171 · (This post was last modified: 11-01-2010 06:16 PM by 1171.)

comp is not a system that does well with long term "projects" or healing.
I suspect they'll be wanting to finalize your claim asap whether you are "healed" or not.

P.S. you should list your state in your profile as specific questions depend a lot on your state laws.

nursedina · 11-02-2010, 07:52 AM

FunPops Wrote:im stressed out according to the results of the test...and i worry about alot of things...ummmmmmm did i really need a test of 500 + questions to tell me this?

I was also told i may not recover well from the 2 level fusion.

Funpops - Don;t worry about it. I had a psychosocial eval prior to the insertion of my spinal cord stimulator. It didn't go well. The "expert" decided that the pain in my back (I have had two fusions, 6 screws, 2 bars and two cages) was due to the death of husband two years earlier. The surgeon ignored the "psychosocial" exam and went ahead with the surgery anyway.

By the way. The "expert" they went me to, to do the exam also suggested that my herniation od my disc and my drop foot was due to a PAST LIFE wher eI had gotten hurt and is forming itself in THIS life. ha ha ha....so much for experts.....

-Dina

jayne · (This post was last modified: 11-02-2010 08:53 AM by jayne.)

Funpops each Dr will do different things to find out how well you will heal....fusion is a long process.....and they take alot into the process my Dr also asked if I smoked and if I was a natural redhead no to the first yes to the last...they did the neck fusion.....it didnt take they refused to do the lumbar fusion....stress is a major factor...dont let it get to you find a new hobby.....I suggest darts......get a picture of your adjuster....blow it up to a 8 by 10 and put a target on it.....keep the original its a long process you may need alot o them.......sorry 1171 old habits die hard

chrischris · 11-04-2010, 04:52 PM

My first psyche exam was a little over 4 hrs and the 2nd one was 6 hrs. Same result; I'm depressed over a work situation. That's why I went and what I told them in the first place. LOL! Go along for the ride and behave yourself along the way. Keep a positive attitude and that's when you will begin healing. Tongue

Manley2 · 11-04-2010, 05:31 PM

Had to have two for me SCS because the insurance didn't like the first one. It was harder to sit and answer all those questions then anything else. I did so much moving around in my chair that it broke while I was sitting in it. And I've always said the last question on those tests should be did you enjoy this test. If you answered YES you are nuts!!!

FunPops · 11-04-2010, 10:56 PM

thanks for the replies....its frustrating as hell. its easy to type "keep your head up" but doing it is another. i come here for support and realizing that im not the only one. its fun how you guys keep a good sense of humor through all of this.

unbelievable some of the stories.