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Posts posted by DougNichols
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Hey guys!
If I really apply myself, I can lose weight fairly quickly. So I'm concerned that once I go on this mandatory insurance-hoop 4-month diet plan that I'll drop quite a few pounds (which is a good thing, only problem is that I'll gain it back).
So if I lose enough weight, will insurance say "just keep doing that, you don't need the surgery - DENIED" ??
I'm wondering if I need to regulate the weight loss, and not lose a ton during that time period.
thanks
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bearwitme: what class are you referring to?
The only outstanding items I have are:
- behavior modification program supervised by a professional
- exercise regimen supervised by a professional
Edit: The two above items are part of the Dietitian's program that she puts you on.
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Nick Nicholson I assume? From people that have used him before, and had Aetna - what was your total out of pocket cost?
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Info from Dr. Nick's office told me:
Choice: - 6 month diet plan with your doctor or - 4 month diet plan with a nutritionist
Mandatory: sleep test
Mandatory: EKG
Mandatory: psychologist visit
and something else that I forgot. If your doctor's closer than the nutritionist, may be a better deal, despite the extra wait. if you make other appts while doing the diet, earliest is 4 months.
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Thanks for the reply, that really helps!
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Hey guys, I'm undergoing the horrid process of insurance hoops at the moment, and wondering how long after the surgery were you able to really exercise again?
I am an avid weightlifter and normally do an hour on the elliptical (at level 15) on non-weight days. So that's a bit over average for "light exercise".
Would I be back to normal in 2 weeks or so?
thanks!
Losing too much weight before surgery cause insurance to cancel?
in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
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LOL ankle weights? That's pure win. So I can lose all I want, just wear a little something extra to my appointments.
Thanks!