I want to take a month off but I found out my surgeon only gives 2 to 3 weeks.

I have really been looking forward to my break from as a long need vacation. I fill that I will need a month off to deal with the emotional and physical aftermath of this surgery. As I was arranging for the California State Disability Insurance form to be mailed to me I learned that they only cover you for the length of time the surgeon authorizes. My surgeon only authorizes his patients for 2 to 3 weeks. Would it be inappropriate to ask the surgeon to extend this? What should I do? Has anyone else ever dealt with this. I don't have money to just be off of work without pay so I really need the insurance.

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