You're stuck between a rock and a hard place.  Personally, I think the US might be headed into the same health care nightmare - not that we're not in one now. 
 
My only advice is some kind of appeals process that will allow for a second opinion from a specialist.  No GP is well versed in spinal procedures.  For that matter, not all spine specialists are either.   
 
Good luck, Dale 
		
		
		
		
		
			
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Dr. B in Bogen, Germany 
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