[keepspeechfree]

y, I took FMLA or tried to when our son was born, they weren't happy and were letting me know they were trying to find any loop hole they could to get out of it, and said there might or might not be a job for me when I came back.

I ended up taking the leave with them, I ended up finding a new job while I was off that started when my FMLA ended.

As far as if you die, don't worry about how your employer will find out. They don't worry too much when they let employees go. As an employee that shouldn't really be a concern for you to worry about.

Focus on your health and having a successful surgery. Good luck, I hope it improves your quality of life.