Get Well, think well. Best of Luck man.
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Get Well, think well. Best of Luck man.
Hang in there James. Time is your BEST friend!!! We're all here for you!!!
Thanks Teresa, and thanks for calling last night , it was good chatting with ya ! View attachment 928681
Welp so here is the short version, neuropsychological testing results were normal
except for my memroy , short term memory is not good ..
We talked about the tests, who they were made for, how they come up with scores and so I am confident in what was done and the results.
Thing is , I cannot tell that their is a problem, I was hoping to get back to work in a week or 2.
He told me most employers require a doctors approval to get back to work, he then calls my boss up and sure enough he needs that.
Then the doc asked if there was some other tasks I could do for now such as sweeping or whatever , my boss then says they are slow right now and he wants me back 100%. Long story short, it looks like I am out of a job.
The doc says 3-9 months is normally what a person in a crash like mine is layed up and out of work. Test results go to my doc shortly and I see her again then. He thought I should retake some tests in a month or 2, maybe.
Its been 3 months since my wreck! Id like to get back to work but I cannot because my doc and boss, thing is , my bills aint gonna go on hold.
Thats fine , my 25-30K worth of tools at work better not have been fvcked with or I am gonna snap!!!!!!!!
I talked to a therapist about it an she says she can take me by there to get them, ha ha I said ,!! Um no Its a thousand+ lb Matco tool box and a cart full of tools.
Problem is , I need to go back to work to surive, hmm and they are fvcking me anyways. View attachment 928682
Welp thats it, im basically fvcked for now , this may or may not change.
Welp so here is the short version, neuropsychological testing results were normal
except for my memroy , short term memory is not good ..
We talked about the tests, who they were made for, how they come up with scores and so I am confident in what was done and the results.
Thing is , I cannot tell that their is a problem, I was hoping to get back to work in a week or 2.
He told me most employers require a doctors approval to get back to work, he then calls my boss up and sure enough he needs that.
Then the doc asked if there was some other tasks I could do for now such as sweeping or whatever , my boss then says they are slow right now and he wants me back 100%. Long story short, it looks like I am out of a job.
The doc says 3-9 months is normally what a person in a crash like mine is layed up and out of work. Test results go to my doc shortly and I see her again then. He thought I should retake some tests in a month or 2, maybe.
Its been 3 months since my wreck! Id like to get back to work but I cannot because my doc and boss, thing is , my bills aint gonna go on hold.
Thats fine , my 25-30K worth of tools at work better not have been fvcked with or I am gonna snap!!!!!!!!
I talked to a therapist about it an she says she can take me by there to get them, ha ha I said ,!! Um no Its a thousand+ lb Matco tool box and a cart full of tools.
Problem is , I need to go back to work to surive, hmm and they are fvcking me anyways. View attachment 928682
Welp thats it, im basically fvcked for now , this may or may not change.
BV I don't know anything about anything, but can't you file for unemployment benefits, or workers compensation, or disability with social security ? Keep your chin up, something will work out for ya.
Met with my neuropsychologist again yesterday , I expressed to him how upset I was about him not letting me back to work.
So in January he is gonna retest me and see if my memory has improved
or not.
I told him great, then my doc can write
me a note saying I can go back to work. He says , we will see. View attachment 934170
I am leaving my tools at work for now , if I pull em then they are
gonna think I quit. I aint quitting !
I hope I can pass the testing in January! View attachment 934171
So in January he is gonna retest me and see if my memory has improved
or not.
I told him great, then my doc can write
me a note saying I can go back to work. He says , we will see. View attachment 934170
I am leaving my tools at work for now , if I pull em then they are
gonna think I quit. I aint quitting !
I hope I can pass the testing in January! View attachment 934171
it's good to hear that you are regaining your physical abilities...sorry to hear the mental is taking longer...unfortunately, this is normal but i know that doesn't make it any easier to deal with or accept...have you been able to get any help from disability benefits or anything...know that you are in our thoughts and prayers and we are pulling for you
U know Sir, Im not going to wish U good luck. U know why? Bcuz youre not a loser. I know what the average Joe Blow would have done if he was in your shoes. He would be crying and looking for sympathy. Then he would have been looking for freebies. But U (in case U havent noticed) are doing the opposite. Youre determined to get your life together. U want to put this all behind U. Im not saying this to make U feel better....its true. If Im wrong, please someone, let me know. Look at U, look how quickly U have recovered this far. And look at what this forum has done for U. Why, bcuz youre incredible!
I can in someway feel your pain. Im single. Have a dog. I have a no better half to lean on. But I do have a few loving/supportive friend and family. Basically, Im on my own just like U. And Im the same way like U about working. But maybe I need to remind U, youre only human. And sometimes, U do have to slow down a little to let your body heal. I know U are not letting that doctor put U down. And remember this, doctors are not always right. Take it from me. Im 39 yrs old. Hearing impaired. They said I wouldnt be able to do alot of things bcuz of my hearing. Well, I proved them wrong.
Walk with your head up high. Keep up your positive attitude. Is ok to cry and get angry. Be U must always be in control. Be safe!
PS: Is ok to take apply for programs that U may qualify for like SS or workers comp, etc. Thats only a temp solution for now. U pay taxes just like all of us, so take advantage of it if U qualify.
I can in someway feel your pain. Im single. Have a dog. I have a no better half to lean on. But I do have a few loving/supportive friend and family. Basically, Im on my own just like U. And Im the same way like U about working. But maybe I need to remind U, youre only human. And sometimes, U do have to slow down a little to let your body heal. I know U are not letting that doctor put U down. And remember this, doctors are not always right. Take it from me. Im 39 yrs old. Hearing impaired. They said I wouldnt be able to do alot of things bcuz of my hearing. Well, I proved them wrong.
Walk with your head up high. Keep up your positive attitude. Is ok to cry and get angry. Be U must always be in control. Be safe!
PS: Is ok to take apply for programs that U may qualify for like SS or workers comp, etc. Thats only a temp solution for now. U pay taxes just like all of us, so take advantage of it if U qualify.
Time for an update. My doc finally told me its ok to return to work. The insurance ran out for my therapists that had been coming by my house. I saw them since 10/25 or so after I got home from Evergreen.
They helped me alot.
Ive been looking for work , even been to a few interviews. I hope something comes thru soon. My old job appears to be no more , which is fine with me.
I did tell them I was ok to go back to work . They have a full crew and not
alot of work , its always slow in the winter in the auto repair business.
Physically I am better , much better. I get some soreness and pain here and there but it never lasts too long. After I get back to work I will have a better idea of how things are for the kind of work i do. Physical therapy has helped alot. Only physical problem that really bothers me now is how much weight ive put on. Damn I got fat. Well it did not bother me until a few weeks agp....so now that I know about it something will get done.
Getting back to a 40hr a week job will sure help alot.
Oh well, I feel good at least.
Mentally ,I am certainly better but I still have some healing to do, I
expect its gonna get better with more time.
March 2nd will make it 7 months since this accident.
Brain injurys like mine can improve well over a year after the
injury.
Well Evergreen care center where stayed for 1.5 months after
I got out of Harborview has been trying to contact me.
They did not have my new numbers , but they found Eric's from pnwriders
number and called him.
I went down there today and got a bunch of cards, pics , a few other
nick nacks and a whole mess of DVDs that Buz (from pnwriders) gave to me to watch
course I dont remember that time but some of you did so I am happy
to be able to return Buz's stuff.
I sure hope to find a job soon, cause until then I sure as heck aint gonna
get another bike, and these nicer days that weve had here and there
so far this year just makes me druel like hell when I see a bike on the road,
damn I want to ride again!!!!!! Now would be nice!! Id go for a ride right now if I had something to ride.
They helped me alot.
Ive been looking for work , even been to a few interviews. I hope something comes thru soon. My old job appears to be no more , which is fine with me.
I did tell them I was ok to go back to work . They have a full crew and not
alot of work , its always slow in the winter in the auto repair business.
Physically I am better , much better. I get some soreness and pain here and there but it never lasts too long. After I get back to work I will have a better idea of how things are for the kind of work i do. Physical therapy has helped alot. Only physical problem that really bothers me now is how much weight ive put on. Damn I got fat. Well it did not bother me until a few weeks agp....so now that I know about it something will get done.
Getting back to a 40hr a week job will sure help alot.
Oh well, I feel good at least.
Mentally ,I am certainly better but I still have some healing to do, I
expect its gonna get better with more time.
March 2nd will make it 7 months since this accident.
Brain injurys like mine can improve well over a year after the
injury.
Well Evergreen care center where stayed for 1.5 months after
I got out of Harborview has been trying to contact me.
They did not have my new numbers , but they found Eric's from pnwriders
number and called him.
I went down there today and got a bunch of cards, pics , a few other
nick nacks and a whole mess of DVDs that Buz (from pnwriders) gave to me to watch
course I dont remember that time but some of you did so I am happy
to be able to return Buz's stuff.
I sure hope to find a job soon, cause until then I sure as heck aint gonna
get another bike, and these nicer days that weve had here and there
so far this year just makes me druel like hell when I see a bike on the road,
damn I want to ride again!!!!!! Now would be nice!! Id go for a ride right now if I had something to ride.
And the lawsuit , in Canada a court case is rarely needed since its ICBC who
is the insurance ( Insurance Company of British Columbia) aka the govt.
So its me and my lawyer against ICBC and the steel company who owned
the truck that pulled out in front of me.
My lawyer got a date for the hearing, looks like its gonna be 9/08.
Which is cool cause by then I am gonna know better about what injurys
wont go away..both physically and mentally.
The drivers story is funny , says we were trying to pass him on the left shoulder
before he made that left turn.
Now I may have forgotten this whole thing , even weeks before and months after
are gone from my memory. But I know myself enough to know that id never in a
million years try and pass a car on the shoulder, well unless they were shooting at me or some
crazy **** like that.
08' is a long ways away though, meanwhile I gotta get my life back and back on 2 wheels.
is the insurance ( Insurance Company of British Columbia) aka the govt.
So its me and my lawyer against ICBC and the steel company who owned
the truck that pulled out in front of me.
My lawyer got a date for the hearing, looks like its gonna be 9/08.
Which is cool cause by then I am gonna know better about what injurys
wont go away..both physically and mentally.
The drivers story is funny , says we were trying to pass him on the left shoulder
before he made that left turn.
Now I may have forgotten this whole thing , even weeks before and months after
are gone from my memory. But I know myself enough to know that id never in a
million years try and pass a car on the shoulder, well unless they were shooting at me or some
crazy **** like that.
08' is a long ways away though, meanwhile I gotta get my life back and back on 2 wheels.
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