do you actually have to drink SO MUCH water to lose weight?

zeejane03

estherdragonbat wrote: »

MichelleSilverleaf wrote: »

Phirrgus wrote: »

try2again wrote: »

Phirrgus wrote: »

I LOVE this thread! I've been trying to figure out how to stay hydrated properly while stuck in traffic for 2.5 hours and going between jobs. It can freaking hurt sometimes

Looks like I can cut back on my water intake during the workday because I'm one of those sick puppies that believe the advice given here. From some peeps anyway

Your posts are such a delight. You seem to always be looking to learn & improve... very refreshing!

@try2again Thank you! For all the good info as well as the encouragement. Very Kind

I scoured the web for over a year my first attempt at losing and in truth, did find some decent stuff, as well as junk. But you good folks here...your advice works.

Do you have any idea what I would have to pay a PT and an RD to get what you folks give for free? I would be living out of my truck

I find it really sucks that people would have to pay to see a RD, to be honest. I was recommended to one when my blood tests indicated I was likely pre-diabetic and my dr referred me to a dietician who also worked out of the office (it's one of those places with a few different doctors' offices, blood lab, pharmacy, etc). Didn't have to pay anything, just had to show up for my appointments and honestly it was really helpful when I was getting started. He was the one that recommended MFP to me. Not that everyone necessarily needs a dietician, but they're usually a good place to start for help.

Sadly, OHIP (Ontario provincial health coverage) won't cover RDs either. I've looked into it in the past and it seems like it's around $75/hr for the initial consult, then about $60 for each session thereafter. I mean, I contacted three in my area and they all came in within about $5 of that.

I'm in the states and we have employer sponsored insurance. It's a high deductible HSA plan ($4,000 oop initially and then it goes to 80/20 until $11,000, 100% coverage after that with no maximums), and we have to pay out of pocket for specialists until we hit the deductible (and then 20% from that point on). However, if you use an in-network specialist you get a discount right off the top (which can be significant). And some doctors will work out payment plans as well-you just have to ask.

We've paid out of pocket for allergists/allergy testing (which is a chunk of change), as well mental health doctors/counselors for testing/eval and then follow-up sessions. We've never not been able to get the care we needed, we've just had to be proactive and make the financials work with the provider.

As a side-note-it's been the same with emergency care/hospital stays. We've always had doctors/facilities work with us, and besides giving reduced rates being in-network, we've always been able to utilize zero interest payment plans (which have always had reasonable monthly payments). Also, in an instance where there was no in-network provider within a reasonable distance, our insurance company made an exception and let us go to an out-of network provider at the in-network rate/they covered the difference. But again, I had to call and ask/be proactive.

eta: $60 for a session with a medical specialist is a very reasonable rate!

estherdragonbat

zeejane03 wrote: »

estherdragonbat wrote: »

MichelleSilverleaf wrote: »

Phirrgus wrote: »

try2again wrote: »

Phirrgus wrote: »

I LOVE this thread! I've been trying to figure out how to stay hydrated properly while stuck in traffic for 2.5 hours and going between jobs. It can freaking hurt sometimes

Looks like I can cut back on my water intake during the workday because I'm one of those sick puppies that believe the advice given here. From some peeps anyway

Your posts are such a delight. You seem to always be looking to learn & improve... very refreshing!

@try2again Thank you! For all the good info as well as the encouragement. Very Kind

I scoured the web for over a year my first attempt at losing and in truth, did find some decent stuff, as well as junk. But you good folks here...your advice works.

Do you have any idea what I would have to pay a PT and an RD to get what you folks give for free? I would be living out of my truck

I find it really sucks that people would have to pay to see a RD, to be honest. I was recommended to one when my blood tests indicated I was likely pre-diabetic and my dr referred me to a dietician who also worked out of the office (it's one of those places with a few different doctors' offices, blood lab, pharmacy, etc). Didn't have to pay anything, just had to show up for my appointments and honestly it was really helpful when I was getting started. He was the one that recommended MFP to me. Not that everyone necessarily needs a dietician, but they're usually a good place to start for help.

Sadly, OHIP (Ontario provincial health coverage) won't cover RDs either. I've looked into it in the past and it seems like it's around $75/hr for the initial consult, then about $60 for each session thereafter. I mean, I contacted three in my area and they all came in within about $5 of that.

I'm in the states and we have employer sponsored insurance. It's a high deductible HSA plan ($4,000 oop initially and then it goes to 80/20 until $11,000, 100% coverage after that with no maximums), and we have to pay out of pocket for specialists until we hit the deductible (and then 20% from that point on). However, if you use an in-network specialist you get a discount right off the top (which can be significant). And some doctors will work out payment plans as well-you just have to ask.

We've paid out of pocket for allergists/allergy testing (which is a chunk of change), as well mental health doctors/counselors for testing/eval and then follow-up sessions. We've never not been able to get the care we needed, we've just had to be proactive and make the financials work with the provider.

As a side-note-it's been the same with emergency care/hospital stays. We've always had doctors/facilities work with us, and besides giving reduced rates being in-network, we've always been able to utilize zero interest payment plans (which have always had reasonable monthly payments). Also, in an instance where there was no in-network provider within a reasonable distance, our insurance company made an exception and let us go to an out-of network provider at the in-network rate/they covered the difference. But again, I had to call and ask/be proactive.

eta: $60 for a session with a medical specialist is a very reasonable rate!

I think it's more that I'm used to most other medical specialists being covered by OHIP so having one that costs and isn't going to be a one-off charge gives me a bit of pause. But in my case, I'm thinking of using one as I transition to maintenance. I may or may not need them. (Which is prompting the thoughts of "Is this really worth it? I've been doing okay without one so far, etc.") I guess I'll wait and see.

Phirrgus

I did some research and found out that there are 8 RDs within a 20 mile radius of me that are in network, so I would be looking at copay only until (if) I used up my allotment of 12 visits.

It seems cost per visit out of pocket would be anywhere from $50US>$150US were I to choose an out of network office. According to the info my source uses, none of the in-network are seeing new clients lol.

I think a visit or two would be worth the cost, if only to see their analysis and recommendations for me. Food for thought for me...

edit: Source I used is Accolade - employer provided "all in one" info center for benefits etc...