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Disability.... what's next

I have finally got approved for SSDI since 2018

I have had 2 rotator cuff surgeries on same shoulder. ACDF of C4-C7, permanent nerve damage because of spinal stenosis, meniscus repair, partial knee replacement that got infected, had a washout hospitalized 10 days, PICC line with IV antibiotics, large synovial cyst on l4-l5 had a laminectomy and fusion and was told not to lift more then 20 lbs forthe rest of my life. Neurotransmitter in c7 with 4 leads. That actually has helped with nerve damage... I also have RA I have been treated with IV DMARD for many years... oh I am only 54. So I got disability with first try . I did use a lawyer. So now my question, other then the obvious...care for myself, what's next? I mean I have always worked alot. I drove over an hour to work or more. Now what do I do? I am planning on keeping my license, because I have earned it. I just will never work again. And I don't want too. My husband makes good money. I only applied to disability in case something happens to him. Now how what do I do to keep my mind occupied. What have you done, retired or disabled.

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    I have been where you are. I got SS Disability at age 59 in 2018 after a CVA and developing chronic angina. I also used an attorney and was approved the 1st try. My advice is to enjoy your retirement. You will be eligible for Medicare two years after you became eligible for disability. I kept my license for two years and then let it lapse. You are and always will be an RN. If you choose to use the title, you just write it as RN, Retired.

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    Dacatster says, "What do I do to keep my mind occupied?" and that is such a good question!

    Joseph Campbell said we need to follow our Bliss, something we can do which is interesting and rejuvenating which can always be there for us. Mine is Art, and after nearly six years of retirement, I continue to rely on it every day, for hours on end to keep my mind occupied. My Art has taken me down several avenues, like Local & Family History research, communicating with old friends and family members in sharing it.

    If the Bliss is unknown, the second step of the Problem-Solving Process is to brainstorm, writing down anything and everything which comes to mind no matter how ludicrous. Ludicrous notations can open a pathway to other workable possibilities.

    Good luck to you Cataster!

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    I concur with previous posters. I am in a similar situation and have started the process of filing for SSD. I'll be 65 in about 18 months so will likely have Medicare before my SSDI come in. It doesn't help when you have a diagnosis of  Auto Immune inflammatory disorder not otherwise specified.  

    StilL What to do after retirement. I love two hobbies that I have done for years but have never had the time to fully embrace what I plan. 1. I have always maintained a large vegetable garden and I also like to cook with a whole "Farm to Table" kind of vibe. I'll likely take some classes and seminars. I have taken on the task of landscaping my front yard and building a she shed in the back yard. I do some consulting with regard to improving facilities JACHO surveys and patient satisfaction scores. I also groom dogs which is what I did before I went to nursing school. Of course I could just become a crazy cat lady.

    Hppygr8ful

     

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