LOOKING FOR A NEW DR NEAR ST. HELENS

My PCP in Portland is not supportive of WLS and I need to find a new dr. I am now living and working in St. Helens so hoping to find someone here that anyone can recommend. Also, I was so close to being approved by insurance and then when the final papers were submitted, it came back denied and want me to do 5 things:  1) 6 month weight loss program within the last 2 year with physician chart notes documening partcipation in a dietary program which consists of a very low calorie diet and includes monthly weigh-ins and nutritional analysis;  2) at least monthy clinical encounters with a healthcare professional who does not perform WLS; 3) documentation of a regimen of increased activity and exercise (how do I document that?) 4) participation in a behavioral modification program supervised by a qualified professional to reinforce dietary terapy and increased physical activity; and 5) documentation of a weight loss management history that includes any pharmacotherapy with physician prescribed weight loss drugs....... I called the insurance company and they were very rude on the phone and gave no further explanation. I did do 6 months of Weigh****chers within the last 2 years, but I don't have my book they write in. Has anyone had any success getting any documentation from Weigh****chers in the past? I am bummed. I already did everything and even met with the surgeon and thought everything was ready. Supposed when Legacy called the insurance company they were told I had no requirements to meet....and of course, now they say they never said that. I am tempted to just self-pay they surgery now and not go through all the rest of this crap. Just curious if anyone else has had this same situation and how you resolved it. I thought just with the 6 months of a program it would be good enough, but oh no..... That's why I am also looking for a new dr. to see what they might recommend. Thanks for any help you can suggest! Sherri

linda lallonde OHSU clinic SH. good luck tee

Tom Dyehouse, Family Wellness Center, Vancouver WA. He will work with the things YOU want for yourself and do your followup labs/care. Jennifer