My surgery date is 1/4/13, and when I was reading over my pre op information packet, it said that they only grant 2 weeks off of work for FMLA. My question is....is 2 weeks just a standard number that they throw out there to give you an idea of your estimated down time? Because what if my body feels like I need more time off? I know everyone recovers differently.

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!

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!!

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.

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!

Congrats. Awesome weight loss!

Thx so much Ballermom!!