Re: Re: I can't believe it! (long)

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Stevie,

You all are great. I didn't know there was a specific physical that was

required. I

will definitely take that with me but I have time to wait. I didn't mention

that I was

pregnant (due in Jan.) so that gives me plenty of time to schedule an appt.

BTW, I lived in Durham for 10 years and I sure do miss it. It seemed like many

of the

doctors there were much more progressive in their medical practices. I guess a

lot of

that was because of Duke but I'm in Winston-Salem and we have Wake Forest

Medical School

here but they seem to be much more conservative.

Thanks again Stevie

Stevie wrote:

> From: stevie@... (Stevie)

>

> Joyce:

> If for whatever reason your PCP doesn't support you on this, I have a great

one in

> the Durham area.

> As to what to bring, you may just want to get a copy of the patient manual to

LEAVE

> with your PCP after your appt so they can see about the surgery. Most denials

or

> refusals to support come from an archaic opinion of old surgeries and their

> complications. Education is your best weapon.

> And while there, schedule your physical (they're often booked months in

advance).

> Make sure you print out a copy of the physical info off Dr. R's website and

bring

> that along. I went in for a physical and my PCP thought it was a simple,

routine one,

> and didn't allow for enough time for all the bloodwork, etc. so I had to come

again

> another time! It's a good hour long appt and they need to have all the tests

on hand,

> so the more you can bring them,the better!

>

> Stevie

>

> appointment with my PCP is Sept. 30. I plan to have my diet history ready for

> > her but if you all know anything else I might need to take please let me

know.

>

> > Joyce

> >

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