A question about Medicare and secondary coverage. I have Medicare. Not Advantage.

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11. yes, I can imagine. Surgery is always scary. My doctor

this morning rec. an MRI for me (ugh) and said if it shows as he thinks a tear in my meniscus (knee) surgery MIGHT be needed.
-depending on the damage, and we'd first try exercise.
but still hearing that (and I don't know yet if it will be needed) freaks me out.

but later I ran into someone who is in his '80's, - I'm 66- and he had knee surgery some years ago, and felt a lot better after.

so that was somewhat reassuring.

Are you into meditation?
Bec. meditation can reduce anxiety -unless the person really doesn't like to do it, and then it probably raises anxiety.

Apparently it can improve surgery outcome bec. you are relaxed.
But that depends on the individual.
Just wondering if you have considered it.

I meditate on and off, and right now... since I've had this health issue for the past 7 weeks- being a medical mystery as no one can figure out what the problem is - is very anxiety-producing, and my friend sent me a meditation which I have been doing and find relaxing, and also feel like my head is not so f"ed up.

In any event, I do wish you the best.