i have recently had surgery and my surgeon has told me that i can not go back to!


Question: I have recently had surgery and my surgeon has told me that i can not go back to work what so ever untill?
he tells me i am fit enough. My manager has got a bit of a problem she likes to think she is in control and has tried getting me back on light duties i told the surgeon this and he has told me under no circumstances should i go back to work as i need to make a full recovery and returning to work before then can cause me more problems.He has said im going to be off for up to 12 weeks depending on how i do, At the minute i am 10 ten days in to a 6 week sick note and i have received a letter from occupational health telling me to go in as they want to see if i am fit enough for work. Do i have to attend this appointment specially as my surgeon has signed me off sick?? He

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Go for the appointment, but take the letter. You could even offer to see if the surgeon could call.

The folks @ your job are being jerks, but stick with what your surgeon said.

Good luck.



By the way,what type of surgery did you have? Occupational Health is here to assist your employer in making the right choice for you while you are out on sick leave. The only thing I am going to tell you is that a note stating you are going to be out up to 12 weeks doesn't carry much weight. I have been their, I know, Your notes should be more frequent. This tells them that you are still under the care of the doctor.When you get the note that states that you are fit to work you have to go to Occupational Health not beforehand. Many employers try to use their employers when they are sick.. I have work for the federal government for years and know all the rules. Do have sick leave? Becomes, it is m more of an issue if you don't have sick leave. You are on borrowed time. You need to go above your supervisor. Also, if you have a Union where you work please contact them for help.

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