I am shocked by this thread.

If one does not want surgery, the work comp system CANNOT hold that againsgt you and must determine your pernanet disability and future med to include a future decision and close out your case (with either money set aside more more meds or keep meds open.)

Further, I am confused. Did you go to all of those surgeries with the same doctors? I would've flown myself to Denver (as I did) after the first surgery just to get another's view.

God bless you and I hope those infections are past.