Did anyone use FMLA to do their surgery? Were you required to have x amount of pto or pho before you were able to use it?

I will be using FMLA, and no, I wasn't required to use PTO before it kicked in.

Same here, I can use up to 12 weeks FMLA. The first week I have to put down as PTO, but I get it back when I return to work.

Whether PTO will be required is a company-specific issue. The law simply states that the employer may require the employee to use accrued paid time off. You will be much better served to ask HR in your company, as they will have the answers you need. All anyone on this forum can tell you is how it was in their company, which is of no use to you.

Thank you folks