How long in hospital and off work?

[Ginger Belle 54]

Well I can't take time off, no FMLA, vacation time or anything. So my doc said one night in the hospital supposed to be. My surgery is scheduled for 8/15 and supposed to be back at work 8/17. I don't know what to do.

[gina171 626]

Well I can't take time off, no FMLA, vacation time or anything. So my doc said one night in the hospital supposed to be. My surgery is scheduled for 8/15 and supposed to be back at work 8/17. I don't know what to do.

There's no way it would be safe for you to return to work 48 hours after this surgery. You'll still have anesthesia in your system! You can't drive.

Does your doctor agree with you going back to work this fast?

I fear you are going to seriously complicate your recovery, you are giving yourself zero chance to heal from major surgery.

Please reconsider. Call in sick and take unpaid sick leave if you have to.

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[KristenLe 5,980]

Well I can't take time off, no FMLA, vacation time or anything. So my doc said one night in the hospital supposed to be. My surgery is scheduled for 8/15 and supposed to be back at work 8/17. I don't know what to do.

This is dangerous. You will end up readmitted and out for a lot longer than if you took the initial time to heal. You can't possibly work 48 hours or less after major surgery.

[Ginger Belle 54]

Hey I called insurance today and she said I can do FMLA for 8 days... thanks you guys for the info. I will just have to be unpaid for that week.

[KristenLe 5,980]

Hey I called insurance today and she said I can do FMLA for 8 days... thanks you guys for the info. I will just have to be unpaid for that week.

I'm glad - good luck!

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