Hello Everyone Newbie Here!

[Shauna29 47]

Hi everone, And I hope all Is well with you all. My name is LaShauna I'm a newbie and I'm Just starting my journey I've went to the seminar already and now I'm waiting on the referral to see the surgeon I don't know when my 6 month weight loss visits start yet but I have a question I want to know how much does the nutritionist cost and how many times do you have to see them???? since I have to pay out of pocket because my insurance does not cover that.

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[mskami77 295]

Hi LaShauna! I'm in the pre op phase too. I'm hoping to have my surgery in October. My surgeon offered a dietician for $350 for all 3 visits. I'm not sure if all programs require 3 visits.

[Shauna29 47]

Thanks for the reply Mskami77 okay. I'm so ready to get the ball bouncing do you have to attend workshops??

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[ShirleyJ84 41]

Hi everone' date=' And I hope all Is well with you all. My name is LaShauna I'm a newbie and I'm Just starting my journey I've went to the seminar already and now I'm waiting on the referral to see the surgeon I don't know when my 6 month weight loss visits start yet but I have a question I want to know how much does the nutritionist cost and how many times do you have to see them???? since I have to pay out of pocket because my insurance does not cover that.

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Welcome LaShaunda,

I too am pre op and just started my 6 month diet with my pcp. My surgical group offers all the dietician classes and appointments for $120 for life. But unfortunately, that varies from state to state.

Sorry I couldn't be of more assistance. Good luck!

[Shauna29 47]

Welcome LaShaunda' date='

I too am pre op and just started my 6 month diet with my pcp. My surgical group offers all the dietician classes and appointments for 120 for life. But unfortunately, that varies from state to state.

Sorry I couldn't be of more assistance. Good luck![/quote']

Hi Shirley, Yea I'm in Jacksonville,Fl so I don't know how they do It just yet until I see surgeon. I appreciate your feedback .

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[mskami77 295]

Thanks for the reply Mskami77 okay. I'm so ready to get the ball bouncing do you have to attend workshops??

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I am required to attend at least 3 support groups. I've gained so much knowledge from the groups that I try to attend a meeting at least once a week.

[Shauna29 47]

I am required to attend at least 3 support groups. I've gained so much knowledge from the groups that I try to attend a meeting at least once a week.

Wow this is my first time hearing of this meaning the support groups. They didn't speak of that at the seminar and the paper that I received like the checklist has nothing like that on there. Mabey I'll find out when I see the surgeon hey another question? At your first visit with the surgeon did you also see the nutritionist??? Or did you get a separate appointment for a consultation of how much was going to cost. I'm just trying to be prepared that's why I'm asking so many questions.

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