How would I keep my surgery private from my employer?

I work in a small office and EVERYONE knows EVERYONE else's business. For example: A woman in my office just had a hysterectomy for uterine cancer. The woman wanted it to be very private, well, our loud-mouthed manager let everyone know her business IN A STAFF MEETING. Seeing the way she was treated, I now know that when I go for surgery, I want to tell them I am going on "vacation." I am having open RNY, would 2 weeks be enough time for me to heal to return to a desk job? There is no manual work involved, I am young (23) and a fast healer (C-Section healed in 10 days, pulled wisdom teeth healed in 2 days). PLease advise. I also want to keep this from my family, they are not very nice people. Just my husband and I would know. Is this possible? -Erinn

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