I had a major jaw surgery in April and I finally got back to work after 3 weeks. I had two more post op appointments when this was up. These appointments kind of give me direction on wearing my bands, how the bones are healing, what to eat, and generally how things are progressing.
So I come back to work and tell my boss I have just these two post op appointments.
And she denied one because it was too busy that day they are too short staffed. And how expensive it was for my 3 weeks I was gone for surgery that they had a temp. And they don't have the money for a temp that day. Even though this is a medically necessary appointment. I may go to HR. If I cannot reschedule my appointment but I am afraid of retaliation.