How do I tell HR without telling them everything?

I work for a BIG entertainment company and the Human Resources Department is more like "gossip central." How do I get the time off for this procedure without having to go into details with the HR personell? I'm pretty much out of sick leave and not much vaction time left. So do I take the time off with state disability? I don't have my surgery approval or a date set yet..but am actively working on it. Any and all sugestions will be helpful. Many thanks in advance...

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