Guest guest Posted March 10, 2004 Report Share Posted March 10, 2004 I'm relatively new to this group. This is my first time to post but I've been reading the posts off and on for a few weeks. I started the process for surgery in December of 03 by attending an orientation. My appointment with the surgeon was February 20th. I just found out today that my insurance approved the surgery (I have to add that I was initially shocked at what my pre-payment would be to the hospital, but I've recovered from the shock..I think) I have a surgery date of May 24th and I'm scared. I have panic/anxiety disorder (for which I take medication) and I'm a bit claustrophobic. I addressed this with the surgeon and he reassured me that I would be able to get my meds through an IV, but I'm still worried I'll have a panic attack while I'm in the hospital. Does anyone else in this group suffer from panic/anxiety disorder? I have a many other concerns but that's at the top of my list right now. Thanks in advance for any imput. Note: I still have to see the internist, cardiologist, bloodwork and have the psy eval, which I'm concerned about given my panic attacks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 10, 2004 Report Share Posted March 10, 2004 I'm relatively new to this group. This is my first time to post but I've been reading the posts off and on for a few weeks. I started the process for surgery in December of 03 by attending an orientation. My appointment with the surgeon was February 20th. I just found out today that my insurance approved the surgery (I have to add that I was initially shocked at what my pre-payment would be to the hospital, but I've recovered from the shock..I think) I have a surgery date of May 24th and I'm scared. I have panic/anxiety disorder (for which I take medication) and I'm a bit claustrophobic. I addressed this with the surgeon and he reassured me that I would be able to get my meds through an IV, but I'm still worried I'll have a panic attack while I'm in the hospital. Does anyone else in this group suffer from panic/anxiety disorder? I have a many other concerns but that's at the top of my list right now. Thanks in advance for any imput. Note: I still have to see the internist, cardiologist, bloodwork and have the psy eval, which I'm concerned about given my panic attacks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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