FMLA after surgery

[krystalb4rny 26]

So I had RNY 11-29-2016. I know its been a while but I'm still going through the dumping often caused by things that I can eat just fine the day before. My dumping is very hit or miss and often im really unsure of what is causing it as I eat the same things. One week I can eat tuna for 4 days straight with no issues and sometimes I eat a few bites and I dump for hours. Long story short this has caused me to miss time at work as I work the front desk at a busy medical office. unfortunately my employer is now threatening my job even though I have not used any leave without pay. I always use my sick time. But now they say that I have to have a doctor's note everytime I call out. So I asked for FMLA papers to protect my job. Has anyone else had to use FMLA or dealt with this.

[hmills653 365]

I've used FMLA. Basically you just have your doctor whether surgeon or family physician fill it out and its good for one year so they'll need to fill out a new one each year. When you call off, I always tell them I'm calling off and I have FMLA. That way they cannot fire you over your call offs. I got it the one year when I sprained my ankle then again when I had a pinched nerve in my neck that was causing excruciating pain in my arm.