Posts Tagged ‘Work’

I’m Looking To Go Out Of Country For Surgery, How Does This Work With Cost And Medical Coverage?

Thursday, October 22nd, 2009

I’d prefer to go to Rome, but I’ll go anywhere that will take me. I have disc degenerative disease and need mt L4 disc replaced. I refuse to have fusion surgery, I’m trying to get the artificial replacement surgery done but I’m on government medi-cal and we all know how screwed our country’s health care [...]

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How Fast Can I Go Back To Work After Trigger Finger Surgery(i Do Accounting)?

Monday, October 19th, 2009

I am a right handed person and will probably need surgery for a trigger finger in right thumb as cortisone shots don’t seem to be working. I am accountant and use my computer for work so can I go back to work after 2 days. Also has surgery helped you with this problem Bookmark It [...]

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If Someone Has Had Quadrupal Coronary Bypass Surgery And A Stroke, Can They Go Back To Work?

Sunday, October 18th, 2009

So my mom was wondering, after having quadrupal coronary bypass surgery, and a stroke if it was okay to go back to work. She is worried about our monitary situation, and at this point is considering going back to work. I would appreciate any answers or advice you all can give us. Thanks so much. [...]

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How Soon Can I Go Back To Work After Bunion Surgery?

Saturday, October 17th, 2009

I’m 25 years old and I’m getting bunions removed off both of my feet. My doctor said that I should fully recover after 4 weeks but I’d be able to go back to work after 2 weeks providing I wear these special orthopedic shoes (no cane or crutches required). He is doing the type of [...]

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How Long Before You Were Back To Work After Laparoscopic Gallbladder Surgery?

Tuesday, October 13th, 2009

I had surgery 8 days ago and I am still not feeling good and very sore. I have a pretty labor intensive job, and I wanted to know how long it took others who have had the same surgery to return to work. I know if you have a desk job, its easier to go [...]

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My Husband Has Recently Had Back Surgery? Can We Get Disability For His Time Off From Work?

Monday, October 12th, 2009

He had back surgery and will be out of work for a total of 6 weeks. Would he be able to somehow recoup his pay? How could we do this? Thanks in advance. Bookmark It Hide Sites

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How Safe Is Fusion After Artificial Disc Replacement And Does It Work?

Thursday, October 8th, 2009

I had ADR 2 years ago and after 6 months of smooth recovery suddenly went back into terrible pain. The doctors can only identify that the facet joints around the ADR are inflammed. Steroid and nerve block injections do not work. I am on tons of pain meds and a spinal stimulator but still in [...]

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The Doctor Perscribed Me Robaxin For My Back Pain It Dont Work?

Friday, October 2nd, 2009

It doesnt help the pain plus upsets my stomache and gives me a headache. I wonder what medicine should I try or ask for? The pain is near the middle of my shoulders, and I read Robaxin is for lower back pain,,,any advice? Thanks! Bookmark It Hide Sites

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