work leave for hernia surgery?

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i work at kroger as a full-time pharmacy technician, and i am scheduled for laparoscopic hernia repair in little over a month

i've applied for short term disability with metlife/kroger. from what i understand the doctor typically does two weeks' leave for this surgery but i will be given work release at my post-op followup two weeks after surgery. and i was told its possible i could need more time off, but i dont know.

at our job technically we request off three weeks ahead but the schedule is made beginning two weeks in advance. i dont want to request off longer than i need if i wont get paid for the extra time, altho i admit i'm excited about being off work. i have requested off for three weeks at this time but i dont know how this is going to work. will i be paid for this? i'm still waiting on a packet in the mail and a phone call

? · Answer

Typically it takes 4-5 days for most people to feel good enough after this type of surgery to then resume their normal, day to day activities, and usually about 7-10 days before they feel like going back to work.

A Hunch · Answer

You will be paid for the medically authorized time off through your STD program. You will have to ask your benefits department what the rules are. We don't know if you will be paid for all the time or not. There is often a waiting period to get paid.

Anytime that is unpaid you can use your accrued sick / pto and maybe other time to continue to get paid.

Eva · Answer

If you are receiving disability benefits, you don't receive your regular pay.  Usually there's a few days gap before the disability kicks in.  If you have PTO or sick days available you could use them to fill in the gap.

Maxi · Answer

You need to ask them this question, n one else knows your contract or their policy

Tavy · Answer

It's not a major Op. my friend was back at work as a Chef after 2 weeks.

Anonymous · Answer

You will almost certainly NOT be paid.

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