Hi guys,
In my experience, most DAMES are pretty good. CASA medical department are excellent to work with. They actually care. I have heard of a few pilots who have been screwed, but they really helped me out.
I had my left arm severed and reattached. It took 3 years to heal, I only got about 60% use back.
It wasn't easy, but I got my medical eventually. Many letters written, meetings with lawyers. gps, surgeons and occupational therapists.
I now fly a falcon for a living... Not to bad considering that two years ago, I was a groundie for a Darwin GA company, earning about 20k a year.
Sounds like you will be fine. Just dont ever give up.