working or on disability

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Hi,

I would like to hear from folks who have flatback syndrome (those who

have had surgery and those who may face it in the future) about

whether you were working (outside the home) before you had your

flatback surgery? I know that all situations are different, but I'd

like to hear at what point you stopped working, and then how long

after surgery can one expect to go back to work. Yeah, I am looking

for any shred of hopeful news I can get about my future. Also, at

what point after the surgery can one expect to do household chores,

drive, take care of children, etc. And if one isn't working and has

flatback or has surgery for it, has anyone successfully qualified for

disability payments from the government.

I have flatback, am very bent forward, find it difficult to stand for

very long, but have not had surgery for it yet. I stopped working

because working and trying to take care of a family was too hard for

me due to the fatigue from the imbalance and the pain from my hip

arthritis. Best wishes to you all and I look forward to hearing from

you,

(Note: I also just posted this same question on the Salvaged Sister

forum as there may be people who read that site, but not this

one).

Loriann