Hi everyone. I'm having my surgery on August 14 and I'm in the process of getting all my leave from work forms in order. I was wondering if anyone that has gone through the surgery had it covered by short term disability. I know it falls under FMLA. jUst wondering if people had to fight to get it covered under short term disability? Thank you in advance!

Mine was covered initially, but then I went back to work after only one week. The following week I was miserable and thought I should not have gone back so soon but the denied my claim and would not allow me any more time off....

Hi there. I actually had no issues with short term disability. I got all the paperwork in advance and filled out my part. Once it was returned they sent everything to my drs office for them to fill out. No fighting and it was covered. Best of luck to you!

I went back within 2 weeks...so it wasnt an issue for me. But I filed all the paperwork just in case and they approved me. Good luck!

At my job it's covered under long term disability, but I had no issues. I submitted all paperwork before the surgery and I was approved before I even went off. I took off 6 weeks, wish I could of had eight lol

Best wishes.

I took a month off and am on short term disability right now at three weeks after my surgery. My doc's office called a few days ago and just wanted to clarify with me on what date I wanted to go back to work. I probably could have asked for more time off but I'm happy that I at least asked for a month off. Sitting up for long periods of time still leaves me in pain.

Hi everyone. I'm having my surgery on August 14 and I'm in the process of getting all my leave from work forms in order. I was wondering if anyone that has gone through the surgery had it covered by short term disability. I know it falls under FMLA. jUst wondering if people had to fight to get it covered under short term disability? Thank you in advance!

I put in my paperwork 1 month before. It was covered under the short term disability and my doctor put me out for 4 weeks , he wouldve put me out longer but I was ready to get back in the swing of things ... If you can go back part time for at least a week because naps are def needed. It does fall under the fmla so your job is protected...you need at least the 4 weeks to get rest and get into a schedule with food... Although its liquids you gotta get use to it

Hi everyone. I'm having my surgery on August 14 and I'm in the process of getting all my leave from work forms in order. I was wondering if anyone that has gone through the surgery had it covered by short term disability. I know it falls under FMLA. jUst wondering if people had to fight to get it covered under short term disability? Thank you in advance!

I had short term for 6 weeks. I stayed off due to back problems as well. My surgeon didn't want me to rush it so he wrote me off 6 weeks. Had no problems, and I have metlife.

Thank you! The rep said he doubted it would be covered since it could be considered elective, but he didn't know. I wanted to tell him what I really thought if that statement but didn't. I really appreciate your help

I too used Short Term Disability. I was initially approved for 6 weeks off at the suggestion of my doctor. Right at the 6th week, after doing so well, I started having pain and threw up a few times. He did a scope and found I had a stricture. That got me 2 more weeks off. So I was able to stay off 8 weeks total to recover. I was happy that my STD was paid at 100%. It was wonderful!

I am using short term disability. I got 8 weeks and plan to use it all

I uses short term disability ad I was off 6 weeks. It was soooo great. It was in the summer and I got spend about month of great time with my kiddo.

Surgery date 7/25/12

My company didn't cover the surgery but did approve STD. I had my surgery on May 28. I go back July 1, take as much time as you can.