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Peace That Comes with Security in an Uncertain Time. This is the Elite Member Success Story of Doug Pine.
On August 3, 2020, Doug Pine underwent a fourth surgery on his lower back. After four decompression procedures, the Marine Corps veteran has opted to have a fusion performed. “It has just got to the point where I’ve decided I have to be able to function,” says Pine. “If I can’t function, then you know what, that effects the quality of my life.”
Pine will be off his feet for three months rehabbing. As a civilian employee for the Army Corps of Engineers, Pine will be putting his 15-year career on hold. His wife, due to her own medical conditions, has not been able to work full-time for a decade. Pine’s daughter, 16, has college aspirations. Coupled with a global pandemic, you would not l blame Pine for feeling stressed.
However, Pine has a peace of mind that comes with having a 100% rating