FMLA/time off question

[ebonisekim 1,713]

I don't kno 2weeks might be standard I can take off up to 12 week and get more time if doc says so but I think you might need more I don't kno I plan on taking 4 months so I can have my meals and Water intake under control

I mean 4weeks

[Ballermom 803]

The surgeons office filled out my FMLA. They just asked me how long I wanted to be off my response was' date=' at least 6 weeks. (I'm an MRI tech in a hospital setting & it's very physically demanding) I didn't want to do any lifting on pts & tear anything, & I'm exposed to some very bad diseases & didn't want to be around any of that with open wounds. With all that being said, the dr office filled out my fmla paperwork for 8 weeks!!! It was great to have that time to concentrate on myself & healing, getting used to the new way of eating & all the fluids. If I worked at a less physically demanding job & no germs, I could've went back to work within 2 weeks easy. Best of luck on your journey!![/quote']

I will ask for at least 6weeks off. I have a job that require lifting.

How soon did you let them know?

Thank you

Good luck!

[Tesla1979 12]

I will ask for at least 6weeks off. I have a job that require lifting.

How soon did you let them know?

Thank you

Good luck!

The dr office turned in the paperwork @2 months in advance. I think they just needed 1 month notice but I didn't want to put anything to chance. I had surgery on 10-29-12 & this was my first week back. Already 47lbs gone since surgery!!!! Best of luck to everyone on their journey!!

[MsThickSlimSexy 65]

Standard seem to be 2wks, more movement/duty 4wks and 6wks total heal time. I was given 3wks but will request additional time for my sake. I don't want to go back to soon only to have to go back out on leave.

[Ballermom 803]

The dr office turned in the paperwork @2 months in advance. I think they just needed 1 month notice but I didn't want to put anything to chance. I had surgery on 10-29-12 & this was my first week back. Already 47lbs gone since surgery!!!! Best of luck to everyone on their journey!!

Congrats. Awesome weight loss!

[Tesla1979 12]

Congrats. Awesome weight loss!

Thx so much Ballermom!!