ADA, disability, and WLS

That puts it in a nutshell. I printed out the portion on the ADA(at the front of this site) but I'm still not sure I would qualify as disabled. I think I am but I'm not sure someone else would. Can anyone tell me in your opinion If I can honestly say that my weight has disabled me. My comorbids are sleep apnea, chronic leg pain, dyspnea,disfunctional uterine bleeding, incontinence, GERD, high cholesterol, low back pain, and clinical depression. For the past 5 years I have struggled with my job, and I have taken FMLA, and paid medical leaves at least 10 times. I am currently on leave for the next 3 months (hoping it won't really be that long) because my legs have been swelling so badly that I am having a hard time walking. I'm afraid if I though the ADA at my employer in the attempt to get them to fund WLS, they will say I am not truly disabled. By the way I work in a factory, doing somewhat strenous work - very strenuous for me- . Does anyone have any suggestions to offer. I'm getting ready to send my packet into my employer and want to be prepared for what ever they through back at me. Thanks, Kim

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