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Old 10-25-2007, 01:45 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Old 10-25-2007, 02:23 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Usually we get our PCP to recommend the surgery, but since your's isn't seeing things eye to eye with you, you might have to get a different PCP. Remember your PCP is part of the team you'll need for support and to keep the ball rolling in the right direction.
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Old 10-25-2007, 04:52 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Judy is correct, your insurance wants a referral from your primary care physician. Perhaps it's time for a change. If you need to find one who is GBS friendly, I bet your surgeon's office can make recommendations.
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getting approval and then referal from my PCP was the hardest thing in the whole process.

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