Doctor is Not Wanting to Write a Referal Letter!

Last month, my PCP was very supportive and willing to help me get surgery approval. He wanted me to have a sleep study first and then he would send a letter requesting a consult to the insurance. Well, due to several time contraints, I have to have surgery in December or wait an entire year. Obviously I don't want to do that. So I called his office and asked that he go ahead and request surgeon consult. By the time that got approved and I got back from my consult, my sleep study would be over with. THen we would have that additional information to to the insurance company with. Today I got a call from his office stating that the insurance company will not pay for the surgery. His nurse did not know if he had even called the insurance company. I asked because I don't understand why he would just up and contact them. He is a new doctor to this state, and as far as I understand does not deal with the insurnace company, his office does. I am almost 25, weigh 375 lbs. have GERD, some mobility issues, possible sleep apanea, back problems, and stress incontinence. I did tell his office to tell him that I would like a letter despite his feelings of insurance non-payment. If he does not feel that he can give that to me, I'll find someone who can. My insurance has paid for this surgery before, it's a bit difficult but can be done. I guess, I just need to know if anyone has had this situation before. I do not understand why he would just up and call the insurance company about it, when he wanted to wait for a sleep study to begin with. Am I just being unreasonable and he knows what he's talking about. Sorry this is so long, but any advice would be great. Thanks

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