I did the trial and ended up having it fail big time. Yet, let me say this, I highly recommend you give it a try. Even though my experience was extremely physically painful, I'm glad that I at least tried. Because had it worked, I truly believe my pain would have greatly decreased and I would be much more active than I am now. And this could really help you in your work situation, if successful. One other thing. Yes, give it a great deal of thought. BUT... You are correct, you do have a short time frame in order to set this up and do, for the reasons you mentioned concerning your insurance, and given the fact that you must squeeze a psych eval in the time frame between now and when the surgery must happen, which is before the end of the year. So, you'll have to get after it quick, IF YOU do indeed decide to do it. If it were me, I'd go for it! AGAIN.. I'm no medical professional. I am just speaking from my own experience.

-Spike-