letter from pcp

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Hi all. I just got off the phone w/my pcp's secretary. Here is my

dilema. My pcp of many years, one who I had talked to about this

surgery with and who supported my 100% passed away recently. The

younger doctor that replaced him wasn't AS supportive when I spoke to

him breifly a few months ago. I called today to ask for a letter to

be sent w/my insurance stuff. I already have a letter from my OBGYN

who put me on glucophage and my back surgeon. The doctor now has to

see me before he will write anything up. What kind of stuff should I

ask him for? I'm a little apprehensive about it now because I don't

know how he's going to be about it. Will I have a problem asking for

my records to be copied for the insurance? Anyway, the secretary

wanted to schedule my appt. after my appt. with Dr. Hess. I told her

that wouldn't do much good, I wanted to be prepared going into it. I

just get the feeling they aren't sure what I need. HELP! I want to

be prepared! Thanks in advance! Jodie