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So I've visited with both my Primary and Ob Dr's last month and both agreed to do the letter of medical necessity, I also had my phych eval and paid $180 in full for her to write it up and send it off to my surgeon, had my nutritional counseling.

So today I got a hold of my surgeon's office and all they have for me so far is my initial blood work :(

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It took 2 weeks for my psych eval to get to my dr don't get discouraged :-)

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@@daw3378

How long did it take to get your letter of Medical necessity sent in?

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If you have a medical coordinator at the surgeon's office, I would ask that he/she get in touch with the Psych office. That's what I did.

Lorri

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That my dr was pretty fast with only a day or 2

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Called all the drs.

Didn't get anywhere, Just a receptionist telling me she'll write them a note...

If I don't hear back I'll be calling tomorrow, and the next day, and the next day till my letters are sent in.

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It took 2 weeks for my psychic eval to get sent to my surgeon. Right now I'm currently waiting (2 weeks away) for my EDG with Bravo before I can get my surgery date.

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