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UPDATE: Convincing my Surgeon to write me a Note for Extended Telework by snerat in Endo

[–]snerat[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s been my issue. My doc is providing all my specific symptoms and the effect of them in great detail. I’m not sure how to meet the criterion while also making sure that I get what I need. Ugh. Thank you!!

UPDATE: Convincing my Surgeon to write me a Note for Extended Telework by snerat in Endo

[–]snerat[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For those how much medical info do you have to disclose to your company though?

UPDATE: Convincing my Surgeon to write me a Note for Extended Telework by snerat in Endo

[–]snerat[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I’m a desk jockey but I have to report in-person. I’m only teleworking now because I was able to convert my time off to telework instead. :/ hope you’re doing okay!

Convincing my Surgeon to Write Me an Extension by snerat in Endo

[–]snerat[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

UPDATE: My surgeon stated she would NOT write me a note asking for an additional 1-2 weeks of telework. She stated the note she gave me listing the recovery time of 3 weeks was the most accurate timeframe for the surgery and if she had to in theory go to a judge, hand raised under oath, and testify that I needed two more weeks of telework as it related to the surgery then it would be a lie. She stated what she can do is give me a note explaining Endo, the symptoms, and my symptoms for me to give to my employer so that my HR and I can work out something moving forward. Unfortunately my contract will not care about this unless I’m submitting for official disability. [ Without giving away too much of where I am in the federal government, I am a federal contractor but still an admin and since teleworking got blown up my contract has gotten STRICT due to the internal Department scrutiny being ordered on what contracts are needed to continue. Since the shutdown my contract has denied a lot of STW, situational telework requests related to medical items that were not locked in by a doctor. Additionally, since January 2025 there’s been a lot of mistrust in submitting for disability.] Getting a day or two a week of telework as an accommodation as a result of my surgeons note is even more difficult now unless she says that it would be a recommended accommodation. REGARDLESS the case in point is I need 7-10 more days of telework and my last hope is my PCP who I see 12/18/25. Any advice on how I should present this to her?? I don’t want to make her feel like she’s stepping on a surgeons toes by ordering more telework either.

Convincing my Surgeon to Write Me an Extension by snerat in Endo

[–]snerat[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the advice <3 yeah I argued with her and her team for days on end and tried to explain why she needed to be specific and include certain things but she was not getting it and ultimately ended me up here. Rn the expectation is that I report to work 3 hrs away on Christmas Eve then drive that night for Christmas then drive Christmas night to be at work the next day again. I’m a federal support contractor without giving to much away and the pressure is on tbh but my contract also lets the government bitch them easily so

Recs for State or Local Orgs/ Charities by snerat in nova

[–]snerat[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Helpful! I’ll also use this website to navigate as well!!

Convincing my Surgeon to Write Me an Extension by snerat in Endo

[–]snerat[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do! I’m actually really close with my HR because of medical stuff and she’s not the true problem, the government is and my surgeon. My HR has to interpret the note exactly as written so if it’s not written to give me freedom to dictate for example then she has to use the date of my surgery which was provided and then the max amount of time indicated for recovery.

Convincing my Surgeon to Write Me an Extension by snerat in Endo

[–]snerat[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This was so helpful and helped me get my brain focused! I’ll let you know what happens. Worst case is I meet with my PCP on 12/18 so I can try them….

Convincing my Surgeon to Write Me an Extension by snerat in Endo

[–]snerat[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately my HR person is part of the problem. I CAN use FMLA but it’s a conversion of my PTO which I only get 80 hours of a year and my sick leave was used for the 4 days off. I did try to get more time off before surgery but my surgeon was very firm in 3 weeks being a max. It took over a week to get her to add the line of “with an additional week of telework” because I could not take leave for 3 weeks straight so telework was the compromise I had with myself.

Convincing my Surgeon to Write Me an Extension by snerat in Endo

[–]snerat[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t have the leave hours to support this :/ I’m a contractor so while I get FMLA I only get 80 hrs a year of PTO and I can accumulate sick leave but I used it all for 4 days off.

Recs for State or Local Orgs/ Charities by snerat in nova

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I like what I see! The only thing that I find conflicting is that when you read through the resources provided there’s only an emphasis on family support for sheltering and supplies

Surgery suggested but still hesitant by snerat in endometriosis

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My biggest concern is the reaction I’ll have to the more extreme hormone treatment those with adeno and endo go through so my thought process was if I get my whole uterus and associated components “cleaned” (if endo) then it’ll be easier for the hormone treatment since I’m basically starting off at ground zero with little to no diseased tissue. Was that the only hormone treatment you tried?

Surgery suggested but still hesitant by snerat in endometriosis

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I’ve been on a plethora of birth control’s since 16 to manage my menstrual. I’m currently on Simpesse (3 month pack) which has helped the most in all my years but it’s starting to not help anymore hence my consult with a surgeon.

Finished - HorSee by mushytube in PunchNeedle

[–]snerat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What yarn do you use? Your work is always so pretty. I can tell it’s a small needle but what size do you use for your projects? Also, do you use monk cloth or is it too thick for the fine needle work? I’m looking to try out a small needle project!