Saw the doctor yesterday, no more brace! He said four more weeks of physical therapy to get my full range of motion back. Then four weeks of strengthening, after that - "do whatever you want." They are going to try to get my employer to let me do light duty in four weeks. That would be great, at least then I would get my base pay for 40 hours a week vs. workman's comp pay. (About 67% of my base pay) I will still be missing the OT pay, but I can manage for now.

Feeling like I am on the home stretch!

:) That's good news. Sounds like things are going well for you.

Damnit, my employer isn't able to accommodate me for light duty. Spoke with management today and got that news. As soon as I start strengthening in therapy, I am going to work on getting my car running.

My last doctor appointment is one week from today. They are supposed to release me to return to work on the 17th. I have already put a bug in the ear of my GM. I want him to know that they must not drag their feet on this. I am hoping to work the rest of December.

Good luck ,I hope they turn you loose .

Keeping my fingers crossed for you.

Sounds like you're doing good, glad to hear it. Good luck.

I hope it all works out for you. Have you been going stir-crazy, not being able to go to work?

Absofuckinglutely Tony. I got a puppy 2.5 months ago to help stay busy. And going to PT three times a week kills some time. But, even still - I have gained almost 20 lbs.

If my alternator would show up, I could get my car running and that would ease my mind for now. Tuesday can't get here fast enough. I am past ready to go back to work.

Good luck on your return to work.