doctor's note for time off

[mzjay 30]

I work for a federal government agency and they are very particular about documentation when it comes to approved time off....my pcp is not supportive of my decision to go to Mexico so he won't write one for me.

I talked to alma and she said that they will get me on I just need to tell them what to put I it....any suggestions on what to say without putting them in my business

[Susysleever 265]

Can mex dr do the forms?

[mzjay 30]

I'm not sure how that works. I know for my job I just need a justifiably note from a doc but my pcp won't do it so I will see if dr garcia note will work

[Susysleever 265]

What about asking your coordinator?

[Ana Gram 13]

My doctor just said something like "Patient will be having abdominal surgery and will need to be out of work until (then I put it 1 month out from my surgery)" I was back at work within two weeks, but it was nice to have the extra time built in in case I needed it.

[monkeyfish742 4]

I had dr. Rodriguez email my filled out Fmla forms to the HE department where I work, he simply put no lifting greater than 10 lbs due to abdominal surgery and it was approved no questions asked. I used the federal FMLA papers on the .gov website, but I have sick time so didn't need to use disability pay. Good luck :-)

[monkeyfish742 4]

I meant HR dept not HE!! Darn auto correct