Do I have to use all my vacation time?

My boss found out today that I am going to have surgery. I was told that I would have to use all my sick/personal time as well as my vacation time. I have made plans to take my son to Disney this year with my sisters and mom. I don't want to use my vacation time and don't see why I should be forced to use that time to recover from surgery. I am willing to use my sick and personal time. All I want is 5 of my vacation days. I am in NY and wonder if even though company policy says the vacation time must be used, is there any way around it?

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