pjarnold
09-02-2006, 07:59 PM
I had two back surgerys. One 30Mar06 and second 27Apr06. I had went to doctor due to past 10 years of back pain. Had a mri done and was told I had degenerative disc disease and bulging disc. I had physical therapy for 2 months and then finally sent to neurosurgeon. After a discogram and different xrays was told I also had scoliosis. I opted to do the surgerys, first one I had two plates and 3 bone rings inserted, second i had 6 screws and 6 rods put in. The first surgery I was in intensive care for 5 days and on a ventilater for 2 days due to losing 3 units of blood during surgery. The second surgery I was in Intensive care for 2 days. This was a very tough surgery. I was approved for std till 20Aug06. After twelve weeks I received a certifide letter stating that my FMLA was running out and my position at work could not be guaranteed. Called pr/hr and she told me don't worry she is just required to send letter. After I was released to return to work on 21Aug06 (20Aug was on a Sunday)I went to my work with my release and was told I no longer had a job. Not only that, I did not receive an exit interview (done to all employees who quite or get fired) and I have not received my last week pay for std. I did apply for unemployment but have not heard if I am going to receive this or if I am going to have to fight this too. My friends and family tell me I need to contact an attorney. Any comment on if I should or shouldn't. I have left a message with payroll on my last check but still have heard nothing. Good news is my back is a little better and my scoliosis is now only 20 percent curved. Thanks
