>>>>The part you have to pay for major surgery will never exceed a few 100rd pounds anyway.
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>>>Who determines whether the surgery needs to be done? I see from your picture that you are slouched over a bit. Did they deny you back surgery because they felt it wasn't necessary? <g>
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>>Who do you think decides ?
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>Why are you being 1) cryptic - just tell us - and 2) so serious when I'm making a joke?

Who decides if surgery is necessary ? Stupid question, the doctor oc, who else ?
And no he's completely free in his judgement, health service doesn't interfere...You're even allowed to a 2nd opinion if you feel like it.