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Old 07-11-07, 04:41 AM   #13 (permalink)
jblack
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Re: Question for anyone who has had GBP surgery

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Originally Posted by Irving View Post
so it is really up to the doctor's discretion regarding what tests he wants to have done before he writes a recommendation letter to the insurance company so that they will cover this? that makes sense.
Pretty much yes. And it's for the patient's benefit. I am actually glad my doctor made fully sure that I was healthy enough to undergo the surgery.

Though I could have done without the colonoscopy.

In this case, however, the ends did justify the means.
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