I do not qualify for FMLA

I am being faced with a challenge with the leave of absence request for work. I have only been with the company for 6 mos so I do not qualify for FMLA. In my opinion, I work for a very legally sound company. When requesting the leave initially I was told that my job would not be protected and that it would have to be approved by my manager based on business need. I intentionally scheduled my surgery after the holidays as well as performance evaluation( so that I could complete all 25 of them before I go out). In addtion it is during a slow period. I am a little nervous though as I obviously cannot afford to loose my job. I am hoping to only be out 2-3 weeks as I am having the lap rny. I was told that I could possibly bring up a reasonable accommodation under the ADA, however I wouldn't consider myself disabled. I checked with my insurance to see if I could hold off until I was FMLA covered, but the approval is only good for 6 months. If I reschedule the surgery six months from approval, I am still 19 days away from FMLA eligibility.....sorry this is so long, but I am hoping I can get some good feedback! Thanks!!

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