How to not get fired (ADA/FMLA?)

Soon I will get a job and begin my proper saving for LL. Im wondering how I prevent getting fired when I have to take time off. If precise max is back by 2027 or so when I plan to do this, maybe I won't have to take long off, but precise 2 seems like its 3 months off minimum, especially to remain local.

The two paths I see as an american are the FMLA and ADA acts. I think you could take the first couple weeks off using PTO/ unpaid time off but after that maybe file for remote work with ADA. It would be great to use the FMLA to be able to get the whole period off to really focus. Using the ADA for remote work seems like a good way to lessen the financial burden.

Does anyone have any experience with this?

I have seen people on here mention FMLA however i've never seen anyone mention the use of ADA. The ADA requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to disabled employees, and LL would count as a temporary disability. Remote work could fall under this.

I'm pretty sure you can use FMLA for this, but I doubt you would get ADA accommodations for an elective cosmetic surgery, but it's worth asking your HR/Benefits dept.

Honestly man, from what I’ve seen here over the years, most guys doing LL in the US end up using FMLA, not ADA. FMLA is kind of the only “safe” option because it protects your job for a bit while you recover. The lengthening phase definitely needs time off, especially the first weeks.

ADA is kinda hit or miss. LL is cosmetic so most HR teams won’t say it’s a “disability,” unless you already had some medical issue before. Some people got remote work approved under ADA, but it’s not something you can count on… depends too much on your employer.

Timeline-wise for Precice femur:
first 2–3 weeks you really need to rest, like you won’t be able to go to the office at all
total of like 3 months before walking is good enough for normal work life
remote work is totally doable if it’s a desk job, but again only if they allow it

Most patients I know did something like:
Use FMLA for the early stage
then switch to remote work
or combine PTO + unpaid leave

Point is, it’s manageable, just don’t expect ADA to magically cover everything.
FMLA + remote is probably your best bet if you wanna stay safe and not get fired.

Bro you’re planning your FMLA strategy for 2027 while I’m still trying to plan what to eat tomorrow 😅 Worst case, just tell your boss you’ve come down with a severe case of “temporary vertical upgrade” and your only reasonable accommodation is working from the throne (a.k.a. hospital bed) for a few months.