I'm new to this forum and was hoping to get some advice. First, a little background.
I'm 35, Male, in Northern California, and I weigh nearly 600 lbs. I've tried numerous diets and programs before in my past, to no avail. I've also tried to get weight loss surgery before through my insurance provider, Kaiser Permanente, but I always struggled with their rigid pre-surgery requirements (namely, the weight loss. Isn't that why I need the help in the first place?). Now that I'm self-employed, I'm no longer stuck with Kaiser and can get any health insurance i want.
My question for you all is: Which insurance provider and/or surgeon/hospital would you recommend? A family member recommended I go PPO for my health insurance so I can go to any doctor I want, but I don't exactly know where to go.
I've always been big but I feel like I'm running out of time. I've become a shut-in because it's hard for me to get around, my friends call me out for always bailing, and I get really anxious in social situations. I really feel like losing the weight will help me out of this prison I'm in, and open the door to helping me get better.
Any and all advice you have to help me get started would be appreciated. Thank you.
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