Before your appointment on Tuesday with your doctor to discuss restrictions, really take time to sit down and realistically assess what you would need in terms of restrictions and accommodations. Try not to get emotional about it, just write down what you can't do, what you can do, what you can only do for limited amounts of time, etc. Leave no stone unturned as you go through all these things. Think about every aspect of your job. Think about the commute. As LitLove said...can you SAFELY drive and/or navigate public transportation?

Now after this...you need to think about what things could make this all easier for you. I could not guarantee that these things would be provided to you but if you and your doctor don't ask then you will never know. Some things I have seen provided to employees by work comp (if requested by the doctor) are: car service to/from work, electric scooter/wheelchair, hands free typing software, doing some work from home, etc. So really think about what your restrictions are and if there are any accommodations that could offset those restrictions to make it possible for you to perform your primary job functions.

Have all this written down when you see the doctor and discuss it with him. It usually helps to have a job descriptions with you when you go over this with your doctor so they have a good understanding of what is required from you at work. Work notes tend to need to be very specific...some businesses actually have specific capacity forms they want workers to fill out. Make sure you read the work note/restrictions before you leave the office and check to make sure it has everything you think you need. If it doesn't, get that doctor back in the room and rewrite it. If the doctor doesn't agree with something you think you need in there then take the time to explain to the doctor WHY you need that particular restriction/accommodation. As someone else said...the doctor doesn't FEEL you pain and doesn't live in your body...YOU do. Try to arrange all your thoughts before the visit and stay as calm as possible about it. And again...have it all written down and have that piece of paper with you in the room so you don't forget anything.

I'm sure an attorney will be able to give you more advice based on your specific state laws and requirements...so it is important that you go over everything with them. They usually have experience dealing with different companies and work comp insurance companies so they can give you a good idea of what to expect. Hopefully they can handle the communications with work comp and at least take those worries off your shoulders so YOU can focus on your health and the medical stuff.