Hi Nadine,
Have a chat with your employer & see what advice they can give. Before speaking with mine I booked off 2 weeks annual leave, but when I told my boss I’d need to be on light duties when I return, he asked me why. When I told him I was having an elective operation he told me to still take it as sick because I’m not fit for work & I shouldn’t have to take annual leave. I was shocked! It’s worth having the conversation!
Xx