Hello new here but I have been reading alot. Anyways i am thinking of doing the surgery. Are you allowed to submit

for FMLA and/or disability for gastric surgery. I have been there for 7 years and I did use it in the past for something else about

3 years ago and I didn't tell people what it was for and I believe that someone from HR told a person what I went on

leave for, of course I don't have evidence.

Not sure if I should use my doctor dietician for the 6months supervised diet or my own doctor??? I have proof I did

dieting and exercising last year but not sure if insurance will consider that since I only did it for about 4months. I have Medical

insurance if anyone wants to know...Thanks for the help

FMLA only protects your position at a company so long as you do not exceed 12 consecutive weeks in a 12 month period. Even then your specific position is to guaranteed. Only a comparable position within the organization is guaranteed.

. I had an employee that used FMLA, exceeded her 12 weeks and was let go when she came back to work. She almost died several times due to stage 4 breast cancer.

Best advice.....read up on the policies.

THANKS EVERYONE FOR THE INFO...I am sure when I do go to submit they will find out its for weightloss surgery because I assume the Bartric doctor would have to submit paperwork for me to be off. Wish me luck I just started the process of finally going to see a dr about the surgery.

THANKS EVERYONE FOR THE INFO...I am sure when I do go to submit they will find out its for weightloss surgery because I assume the Bartric doctor would have to submit paperwork for me to be off. Wish me luck I just started the process of finally going to see a dr about the surgery.

Not necessarily....my surgeon just called it abdominal surgery on the paperwork he filled out for fmla.

Thanks for the replies are really appreciate....Now the sit and wait game I think so far we are looking at Nov...this will be a challenge to turkey, dressing OH MY

Is there anybody that has gotten approved for STD? I am checking into it now. Sound like 3 weeks in common. My job sucks really bad and need a mental break as well. I have been getting pissed off for no reason other than the fact I am at work. Is there a form doctor can put 6 weeks on? I also found out the STD provider (Liberty Mutual) pays the employer and the employer will take out taxes and health insurnance out and provide a normal pay check. Liberty mutual said they can't open a claim until within 14 days prior nor 7days after start of disability off work date. The rate of pay varies by plan. Mine is based on years of service and at where I am it pays 100% for 3 weeks and 60% for additional weeks upto 25 total weeks.

Fatiniowa;

It is up between you and your Dr. I requested 3 weeks. I did read where people took 6 weeks. Talk to your Dr. explain you feel 6 weeks would be best for you. My Dr. did not even question when I asked for an extra week.

Very nice, tommorow I do the final appointment and schedule a date. Will ask him at that time. Thanks for the info

Update. I got scheduled for Oct. 8th. Doctor said no to more than 3 weeks. Filed with Liberty Mutual for STD 9/24. They called today and said they would process the claim but not to expect approval as it is elective and not immediatly medically necessary.

Did anyone's claim get denied? I don't know yet but it doesn't sound promising.

Update. I got scheduled for Oct. 8th. Doctor said no to more than 3 weeks. Filed with Liberty Mutual for STD 9/24. They called today and said they would process the claim but not to expect approval as it is elective and not immediatly medically necessary.

Did anyone's claim get denied? I don't know yet but it doesn't sound promising.

You should have no problem being approved for your STD.. By having surgery you are eligible because your surgery is medically necessary because of obesity.. You shouldn't worry..

Thanks for the encouragement. I'll keep you posted:)

I havent gotten approved yet for surgery so I hope that they will allow it...Good luck I hope you get approve

My company/STD will pay me %100 up to 8 weeks, but my surgeon only allows patients 1 week off. Not real happy about that b/c I have a very labor intensive job outdoors. I

Afraid I'm gonna get real fatigued or dehydrated when I first go back. Oh well, I'll just have to deal with it!!

@ careless... can u find a new surgeon? That seems extremely rediculous.... ur having abdominal surgery! My dr has different requirements depending on ur job but as a nurse, he wanted me off 6 wks... i ended up back after about 5, but there's no way in hell i couldve went back after 1!

Well my surgery date is set and I've already paid for it so I doubt it. I really like the guy, just not that specific policy of his. I didn't know if maybe I could go to my PCP and have him fill out the forms for me to be off longer. I have to turn in a form to my HR every 30 days I'm off.

I kinda figured :-(... i hope u get ur pcp to work with u! They should, but im not sure if regulations will let them solely vouch for how long u need off after surgery... ill keep my fingers crossed for u! U really should b able to be off 6 wks if u have a labor intensive job! Good luck!!!