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Hi guys, it's me again.

Just wanted to update a little and ask a few questions. I checked

out the Providence web site, and Dr. Emma is on the

site... she's who I think I want to do my wls (D/S). SO that means,

she's in the " network. " THEN, I came across this on the exclutions

page... what do you think?

" All services and supplies related to the treatment of obesity,

unless there are complications by an organic disease such as

diabetes or hypertension. A member may be referred for two (2) visits

for nutritional counseling. Dietary therapy including medically

supervised formula weight-loss programs or unsupervised self-managed

programs utilizing over-the-counter weight loss formulas are not

covered. "

I have sleep apnea, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrom, insulin resistance

(which will eventually lead to diabetes),infertility, and back and

knee joint pain. I do not have hypertension and do not currently

have diabetes. I have, however, been to *2* nutritional counseling

sessions in the past 5 years... one in Missouri, and one in Mayo.

I can not get any information regarding the surgery from Providence

because I've only lived in Oregon since April and I haven't been sick

enough to pick out a PCP. Without a PCP, I am not " offically " in the

computer and I can't call and ask questions about what they offer or

exclude. So, I'm winging it until I pick a PCP.

Thanks for your help in advance,

e

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There are two worlds:

the world that we can measure with line and rule.. and,

the world that we feel with our hearts and imagination.

" Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a harder battle. " -Plato

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> Hi guys, it's me again.

>

> Just wanted to update a little and ask a few questions. I

> checked out the Providence web site, and Dr. Emma

> is on the site...

> e

>

>

Hi e;

I don't know if you are already a member of Dr. 's group

or not. In case you didn't know about it, you can find her yahoo

group at < >

You might find others who've had experience with Providence

over there. Amber (Dr. 's manager) can probably offer

you some advice. If Dr. is in Providence's network, they

obviously are aware of what they're dealing with.

Good luck and see you on the OSSGDRPATTERSON group!

hugs,

gobo

DS/Pre-op

Surgery 7/9/01

Dr.

BMI 55

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e,

I am a Providence employee, and familiar with many of the physicians in the

area. What is your insurance? Maybe I can steer you toward a WLS friendly

PCP.

dina

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Hi guys, it's me again.

Just wanted to update a little and ask a few questions. I checked

out the Providence web site, and Dr. Emma is on the

site... she's who I think I want to do my wls (D/S). SO that means,

she's in the " network. " THEN, I came across this on the exclutions

page... what do you think?

" All services and supplies related to the treatment of obesity,

unless there are complications by an organic disease such as

diabetes or hypertension. A member may be referred for two (2) visits

for nutritional counseling. Dietary therapy including medically

supervised formula weight-loss programs or unsupervised self-managed

programs utilizing over-the-counter weight loss formulas are not

covered. "

I have sleep apnea, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrom, insulin resistance

(which will eventually lead to diabetes),infertility, and back and

knee joint pain. I do not have hypertension and do not currently

have diabetes. I have, however, been to *2* nutritional counseling

sessions in the past 5 years... one in Missouri, and one in Mayo.

I can not get any information regarding the surgery from Providence

because I've only lived in Oregon since April and I haven't been sick

enough to pick out a PCP. Without a PCP, I am not " offically " in the

computer and I can't call and ask questions about what they offer or

exclude. So, I'm winging it until I pick a PCP.

Thanks for your help in advance,

e

=====

There are two worlds:

the world that we can measure with line and rule.. and,

the world that we feel with our hearts and imagination.

" Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a harder battle. " -Plato

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I had the exact same exclusion.. but since I'm morbidly obese instead

of merely obese, I was not excluded. What's your BMI?

Liane

> Hi guys, it's me again.

>

> Just wanted to update a little and ask a few questions. I checked

> out the Providence web site, and Dr. Emma is on the

> site... she's who I think I want to do my wls (D/S). SO that means,

> she's in the " network. " THEN, I came across this on the exclutions

> page... what do you think?

>

> " All services and supplies related to the treatment of obesity,

> unless there are complications by an organic disease such as

> diabetes or hypertension. A member may be referred for two (2)

visits

> for nutritional counseling. Dietary therapy including medically

> supervised formula weight-loss programs or unsupervised self-managed

> programs utilizing over-the-counter weight loss formulas are not

> covered. "

>

> I have sleep apnea, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrom, insulin resistance

> (which will eventually lead to diabetes),infertility, and back and

> knee joint pain. I do not have hypertension and do not currently

> have diabetes. I have, however, been to *2* nutritional counseling

> sessions in the past 5 years... one in Missouri, and one in Mayo.

>

> I can not get any information regarding the surgery from Providence

> because I've only lived in Oregon since April and I haven't been

sick

> enough to pick out a PCP. Without a PCP, I am not " offically " in

the

> computer and I can't call and ask questions about what they offer or

> exclude. So, I'm winging it until I pick a PCP.

>

> Thanks for your help in advance,

> e

>

>

> =====

>

> There are two worlds:

> the world that we can measure with line and rule.. and,

> the world that we feel with our hearts and imagination.

>

> " Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a harder battle. "

-Plato

>

>

>

> __________________________________________________

>

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