Am I out of options? Help!

I had a similar problem with my job.  I was going to try to work it out to where I would have to take less time off if I got my surgery done during shutdown.  So, after the dates not coinciding for a year I got fed up with waiting so long feeling miserable and took FMLA.  It wasn't as hard as I thought it was, your HR people should have the forms that need to be completed, they just send them off to your surgeon's office and your employer will approve the LOA once the surgeon's office completes and returns the paperwork, legally your employer can't refuse  you this right. 

Thanks for the reply.  :)  The date I am referring to, is my first consultation date, which takes all day.  I haven't got a surgery date as of yet; and one minute I am excited and the next I am nervous and scared. (over the surgery)

 Depending on which ins co you have, how the policy is written and what your health status is you may be able to get them to pay for WLS.  I would post your question on the "Insurance Help" board - there are some pretty smart cookies hanging out over there you may be able to help you out.  

Good Luck!