Smoking, Insurance, and just to say hi

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Hi all, I don't post often, but I try to read everything. This group is so

helpful when it comes to great information. Well I guess for those of you who

want to stop smoking, my first bit of advice is don't tell anyone right away.

When I stopped a few years ago, I didn't mention it to anyone. I had just made

up in my mind I would take one craving at a time. This way if I failed, like at

dieting, noone would have known and I was only looking at me for support. No

one asked me one million times, ARE YOU DYING FOR A CIGARETTE?, HAVE YOU GIVEN

IN YET? Things like that. Now don't get me wrong, it was one of the hardest

things I have ever done and it wasn't the first time I had tried to quit. But I

asked God to help me and He did, and I beat my poor husband to death. HaHa.

When I finally told him, he let me get away with that for a few more weeks when

he told me that was enough, get a grip. I know you can quit, it is hard, but it

can be done. Just take it like you do life, ONE AT A TIME.

Now for all of you that have CIGNA, I am in the same boat. They are getting

really cute now. I went to my PCP (the greatest alive) and my diagnosis was

obesity. They sent me notice that they denied paying my office visit. Still

trying to get in touch on that one. I did not think they could deny a routine

office visit with my PCP. I have faith that I will be approved and all will be

well. My biggest hurdle will be writing the paper for Dr. R, as I don't really

enjoy writing, but this paper will be worth it. I have met the good doctor and

was pleased and can't wait till I am in his capable hands. Well, I guess I have

rambled enough. For those like myself who are waiting, keep the faith. For

those on the other side, THANK YOU for all the time and effort you put in to

help the rest of us in our quest. , Trish, Flo and so many others, always

engaging and very funny. Blessings,