[ERvet]

Well, folks, at this juncture I have decided to stop the appeals process for the moment. I actually had one of the benefits managers for my hospital's corporate parent tell me: "insurance companies have your best interests at heart...." to which I (politely, but very much to the point) replied, I don't THINK so... Couldn't believe that statement. Anyway, I spoke to the folks at Prodisc, and then to my insurance company (whether they would give me a straight answer or not, it was a very simple question) about continuing to pursue the appeal, or to stop now and reapply at a time when I was perhaps closer to actually having surgery. I am lucky, as my back has settled down to a dull roar more recently, and I am not so annoyed with it. Other injuries are rearing their little heads up, demanding attention, and saying "ooooo, pick me, pick me!!" So I'm going to wait a while, and pursue this more seriously. I'm going to get Laurie Todd's book, and gather ammunition. Probably also going to get one more surgeon's opinion in the next several months. Folks at Prodisc actually seemed like they would be very helpful. When the time comes. So, in the meantime, I will continue to lurk, pop in with comments now and then, try to inject a little humor now and then, assuming nobody minds. Laughter is truly the best medicine. Along with a good NSAID.

Susan/ERvet