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Convalescent leave
Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2008 2:37 pm
by Rebelda
This is for those in the military, particularly Navy personnel:
How many days were you granted for convalescent leave?
I will be having double jaw surgery (3 piece lefort and mandibular setback).
Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2008 3:47 pm
by Luella
My office does surgery on a lot of MMSO (military) patients, and in our experience, they'll give you as much time as the letter we give the patient asks for! Ask your doctor to write a letter, on letterhead, detailing what you can and cannot do and why with time limits included. I'd definately have it all squared away before surgery! Sorry I can't be of more help than that!
Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2008 4:39 pm
by Delag
I don't know, but if what said Luella is right, you should ask for a bit more than you think you need. If you don't need it - great go back early, if you do need more time it will be one less thing to worry about. Good luck.
Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2008 7:45 pm
by Andantae
Rebelda~
Have you heard from your insurance yet?
Posted: Sat Apr 26, 2008 7:48 am
by Rebelda
My insurance will cover it, so i'm not worried about that.
Con LV
Posted: Sat Apr 26, 2008 1:54 pm
by bogiee
I just had mine done they gave me 21 days of con lv. I also in the navy.
Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2008 12:56 am
by kyhwa777
I had SARPE on 9 April...the Dr. gave me 21 days....I go back on the 1st....im not lookin foward to go back too lol..he also gave me a profile of doing nothing for the whole month of May.
Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2008 8:17 am
by nimo
I'm in the AF. They gave me three weeks of convalescent leave, and I was on a waiver for two months. I needed all three weeks, too. I didn't leave the house at all until the beginning of my third week. I wasn't in a ton of pain or anything, but the swelling was pretty hideous for me.
Posted: Wed Apr 30, 2008 3:34 pm
by Rebelda
so it's looking like 3 weeks...thanks for the replies people!