Question:
how do you cope with anxiety of the wait for ins.approval

Now that I have made my decision to have the surgery I find myself very anxious,frustrated,excited,scared and wondering if I am making the right decision. I am really having problems with my nerves I am very edgy and I have no patience and all these symptoms have appearred after my decision to proceed with approval. Please give me advice on how you passed time between ins. approval and surgery    — Diane S. (posted on March 6, 2000)

March 6, 2000
I am going through the same thing right now,,, Its extremely nerve wracking,, the site helps alot I honestly dont have an answer ,,just want you to know you are not alone!,chatroom is great!!!!!
   — [Anonymous]

March 7, 2000
I am 6 months post op but I remember those feelings like it was yesterday... what helped me was writing all my feelings in a journal and also a line I read in a book... '...leaving the results to God, or who you see as God, builds Faith instead of fear...' it really takes the pressure off... and also gets you off of the emotional rollercoaster we all have been on due to the waiting... put it at the top of the first page of your journal and write, write, write :-) I wish you the best... Take Care...
   — California J.

March 7, 2000
HI DIANE, I AM GOING THROUGH THE SAME THING RIGHT NOW I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO REALLY KEEP MY MIND OFF OF IT, SO HOPEFULLY I WILL BE APPROVED, IF NOT I WILL BE DISAPPOINTED BUT I WILL NOT GIVE UP, SO FAR I HAVE HEARD A LOT OF GOOD THINGS ABOUT CIGNA MY INSURANCE COMPANY SO I AM HOPING AND PRAYING THAT THINGS WORKS OUT FOR ME. GOOD LUCK TO YOU !!!
   — Regina P.

April 6, 2001
Hi, and what you wrote i can relate big time!!! Its sheer hell right now waiting for the BIG YES OR NO for the surgery.Everyday when i wake up my first thought is, is my surgeon's office going call today.Talk about mood swings!! My family thinks iam crazy right now. If anyone is on the phone i tell them over and over if the phone beeps they better answer. Its been just about 2 weeks and i hope something happens soon. My life is on hold until then.
   — Laura G.