Time off work???

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Hello all-

I have a Class III open bite. When I had braces in high school they

told me that I needed surgery, but my parents' insurance would not

cover it. Now I have braces as an adult (I'm 28) because my teeth

moved. I've had them on for 2 1/2 years already. Again the

orthodontist referred me to an oral surgeon and they recommended

surgery. I went through the entire referral/consult/insurance

process. My insurance has approved to pay for the entire procedure.

When I first talked to my oral surgeon he said I would be out of

work for 3 weeks. Now I talked to the office nurse and she said I

would need to go on disability for 6 weeks. My surgery is scheduled

for May 7th. I am having my lower jaw moved back only. How long did

most of you take off from work? I am sales manager, so my work

requires me to talk a lot...but not to do anything very strenuous

physically.

My boss is telling me I need to wait until December or January when

business slows down to have the surgery, but then I'll have to wait

an extra 8 months. He says this is elective surgery. Why is my

insurance paying for it if it's elective? I'm tired of my braces and

I want to get this done. So, I'd like to know how much time most of

you took off from work? Thanks for your responses!