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if i am not happy with the Dr. that did my surgery she is the only one that can give me free fills for a year right? i mean i cannot switch to another dr. cause if i do i will have to pay for fills right? does anyone know?:eek:

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Every Dr and program is different. My Dr didn't include free fills for a year, only the first three months. I understand your frustration though because I've been unhappy with my Dr as well.

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if i am not happy with the Dr. that did my surgery she is the only one that can give me free fills for a year right? i mean i cannot switch to another dr. cause if i do i will have to pay for fills right? does anyone know?:eek:

Ya im pretty sure no other doctor will honor that... so your stuff with the DR! Why arent you happy with them?

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That's not the rule with all.....if there's another doctor or aftercare clinic you are interested in, just call and ask!! I did not use my surgeon for my fills for the first 2 years. The doctor that did my fills just charged me for a regular office call and I paid my regular co-pay.

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Yes if you go to another doctor they will likely charge you (or your insurance if applicable) for your fills...I don't see them allowing you to transfer your free fill offers to them.

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I am guessing you won't be able to "transfer" that program over. Although, if there is another clinic that your interested in, I don't see why they wouldn't take you. They just wont honor your old doc's program...

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