Starting a new Journey

[Drez 30]

4 minutes ago, RNY2018 said:

I am new as well! Have my #3 appt next week! My insruance requires 6 months of weigh ins/ classes.

Hi! 👋 awesome! Keep us updated my first consultation is the 25th!

4 minutes ago, RNY2018 said:

I am new as well! Have my #3 appt next week! My insruance requires 6 months of weigh ins/ classes.

[Drez 30]

17 minutes ago, Syrina said:

I know it really can be. I'm torn between the app and mobile site but really is about the same.

Insurance is a pain in the rear. I know what I'm looking at generally and it's still a pain!

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Yes I agree!!!

[MommaMausteller 7]

Mine is Ochsner in Louisiana. I work for them so I have to use their doctors. Thankfully I like my doctors lol. And of course they can subsidize their insurance, or however that works so that really helps.

I'm shooting for December or January. Have to have insurance for 12 months before they cover surgery. Knowing how long this takes, I figured I'd get started now.

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Around here, the initial consultation is with a doctor in the weight management clinic. Then you have 3 classes, 1 per month while you work on losing 10% before you get to meet the surgeon. Then if they ok all of that, they do the psychology approval and finally schedule the surgery. All in all it's a 6-8 month process.

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Same for me here at Geisinger

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[ChynaDollMUA 23]

I know crazy. Well that’s good. I called my insurance today they require you to do a 6mntb program through weight watchers to get a approved for the surgery. I’m already getting tired from all this information I have to do.

Weight watchers do you have to pay for it? If so, that’s crazy, but in the end I’m sure it’s all worth it!

[MommaMausteller 7]

I can't imagine insurance would cover WeightWatchers

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[MommaMausteller 7]

Ok, anyone have any suggestions on how I can teach my muleish husband the difference between a good carb, a bad carb, and a Protein? Lol

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[Drez 30]

1 hour ago, ChynaDollMUA said:

Weight watchers do you have to pay for it? If so, that’s crazy, but in the end I’m sure it’s all worth it!

Nope covered my insurance. Don’t have to pay for it

[Drez 30]

22 minutes ago, MommaMausteller said:

I can't imagine insurance would cover WeightWatchers

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I dont have to pay its free with my insurance I think that’s why I have to do the program because the insurance covers it

[Drez 30]

18 minutes ago, MommaMausteller said:

Ok, anyone have any suggestions on how I can teach my muleish husband the difference between a good carb, a bad carb, and a Protein? Lol

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Lol. Hmm not for sure I mean I’m pretty sure you already tried to explain it to him. Idk use flash cards 😂

[ChynaDollMUA 23]

I can't imagine insurance would cover WeightWatchers

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Some policies do

[frust8 962]

Good carbs take a while to digest
Bad carbs digest right away and have hardly any food values- make your blood sugars bounce all over the place
Proteins are the building blocks of life your body uses them for repairs -doesn't bother your blood sugars- a good class of nutrients

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[MommaMausteller 7]

Too complicated lol. I think I'll need to put together a picture book entitled "Momma can eat this but not this" - he's not stupid, just stubborn. And he's from Idaho, so the idea of a meal without potatoes is like dining in a foreign country to him. [emoji15]

[frust8 962]

His philosophy: We made all them[emoji501]
By God we're going to shake all them[emoji501]

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[Syrina 13]

Well, drat 🙁. My doctor had to reschedule my appointment to next Tuesday because he has to go back to the hospital this afternoon. He must be on call or something. I was getting really excited, too!

Oh, well. At least I can still go ahead and get the stuff I need to make healthier meals. I kept telling myself today is my last carb day so I think I should stick to it. Thank goodness for Sam's Club lol, eating healthy is expensive!

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On 4/10/2018 at 11:47 AM, Syrina said:

I feel like I need to do ALL THE READING right this minute. And buy all the Protein Powder. You know, six months out, so I'll be prepared 🙄. My brain does some strange things sometimes LOL.

This is exactly what I've been doing! I'v been "taste testing" Protein powders and bars for weeks now so I'll have a good selection of ones I actually like once the time comes, but still have 3-4 months to go! I think the prepping keeps me distracted from the anxiety I have of possibly not getting approved by my insurance. Good luck ladies!