surgery blues

So, sounds like a hit song, doesn't it? Well, my surgery has been postponed pending the workers' comp decision. Talking to my HR manager I am bracing myself for my employer to throw me away like my old employer did when I got hurt the first time. I see them denying my surgery which means I will end up on short term disability instead of workers' comp. What this means to my job is that I will be off until I can return full duty, which is supposed to take 4-6 months after the surgery depending on my rehab. Though they may still take that step and cover me I am planning on the worst but still hoping the best.