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My insurance, which is Molina, doesn't offer any classes. I wish they did. I would love this!

Does anyone, who may have attended these classes, have any info they would like to share on some of the things they may have learned in class?

I would really appreciate it.

I've learned a lot on this forum and it's great, but I thought someone may have a new perspective. Thanks

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My classes were conducted by my surgeon's office/NUT and not insurance. Have you met with your surgeon? They may have classes or one-on-one counseling.

If you google bariatric center of excellence patient manual you should be able to find some helpful information.

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My insurance doesn't offer or require anything, but the hospital where I hope to have my surgery has a support group. I went on Thursday night and although it was a small group of folks I found it informative. It is conducted by a nurse who works with bariatric surgery patients so being able to ask her questions was awesome. I would like to find another group or two where I could meet patients IRL and ask questions, still looking for that.

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Same boat here. I'm relying heavily on online resources tho. There is so much out there!

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It's way too much to give on here but I could email the information to you. I had to go through 7 monthly classes. From learning to read labels to how to cope emotionally post op. DM me your email and I'll work on it for you

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If you read these two books thoroughly, you'll get most of the info you would get in the classes. Don't let the titles sway you, they are solid resources.

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