pt's thinks I am ready to go work. ( WI )

[bronco54501]

Still in Limbo Wrote:Bronco, I was a Class A Driver for a Major Moving Company, and My Territory was any State this Side of the Mississippi. I had a Crew, and also Loaded and Unloaded Myself Helping My Crew. I had Clearance to Move V.I.P. Clients, Corporate Heads, and Secret Service Agents, and Loved My Job to Death!! My Wife said She had Never seen Me More Happier, and My Son Worked by My Side. Folks Speak of the Different Pains that We All have to Deal with, Everyone has Their Own Threshold, but I Understand Totally where You are Coming from, Our Type of Work leaves Us Aching Daily. If I could I would be in My Truck Today and down the Road to My Next Client, but this Lower Back Injury has Left Me Totally Disabled. I Hope You get Back to Work and are able to get Back at it Again, Believe Me, I would in a Minute!!

Thanks Still in Limbo.

I loved my job too, even though I was not the boss I had no one over me nagging. I never called in sick for 13 years and worked 7 days aweek until I was hospitalized from crash. I think thats the only reason they have held my job this long. I am forcing my self to try again, pain or not I need to see if I'm done with this kind of work. If I cant I will go back to school somewhere where it is warmer it is down to 23 degrees right now.

[sparkey]

I think I am a good example of someone who had to think long and hard to give up my career of 15 yrs. One I loved so much and still miss everyday. I could not hold a needle if I tried right now. Or even open sterile packages, nevermind feel comfortable with a needle in someones arm and losing strength and control.

I do live in pain EVERYDAY, and it is not easy to work. If it was not for the medications and treatments I would NEVER be able to work right now due to the pain. I agree we all have aches and pains with our normal jobs, but sometimes it gets so unbearable I have to go home and put the TENS unit on and relax. Thank god I have that option with this new job I am at 10 mins. down the road from me.

I did not want to stay home unemployed and was offered that from my doctor. I just feel if I can get out and work it would help me with my self esteem and to get my mind off my injury. I am lucky I am able to do that as some are still not able to due to the pain they have. I know back injuries are much harder to sit, stand etc. At least with my dominant hand I can stop using it for a few hours or so and get alittle relief.

I would definitly think if you are going to be able to do your old job, or think of a job that you would be able to do. It is not fun being unemployed at such a early age. I see my brother that is 45 and totally disabled due to his back for almost 10 yrs. now and how he wishes he could work. Good luck.

[Lilly]

Hi,
Several yrs ago I had a big and nasty heart surgery that did not go well. I was off work for over 9 months. (yes , they held my job for me)
When i was finally healed up, my doctor did not want me to return to any type of work and said I must file for SSD.....I was NOT ready to give it up, and talked him into letting me RTW. He reluctantly did. I lasted another 5 years working (but it was a struggle, believe me!)) , until the shoulder accident put me over the edge...it was the straw that broke the camel's back. I worked one armmed for over a year without restrictions because of the Wc doc.....finally surgery was done as WC was so pokey, then another , then another....now dominant arm does not work much at all...and is extremely painful if I try to do anything with it. Yes, I too miss my beloved job, and would be back doing it , if I was able, in a flash!
One never knows what they will be dealt in life...my Dad always told me that "God never promised us a rose garden" ....guess I'm stuck pulling weeds in his rose patch forever!
Good Luck, and prayers for you! Lilly