Omada...

Lightbeamer

I was invited to work with Omada for weight loss. From what I can tell, it's a good program. However, none of the equipment is suitable to connect to MFP. It frustrates me.

They are offering a wireless scale, dedicated personnel, and two CGM's, plus 'more'. It sounds like a gimmick from my doctor. It came from my health app. It angered me, actually. I've known him for 20 years, and yet I've never received something like this.

Has anyone been on the 'new' Omada? I mean, seriously?

brownme616

I was on it for years. My coach convinced me to cut out empty calories and eat smarter. She was great. But I also needed MFP to analyze the food and count calories. My brain needed that too! So I used both to lose the weight. I have been in maintenance for going on four years thanks to this platform! Omada offers no support for maintenance. Anyway I suggest you give it a try.

kshama2001

I was not familiar with Omada so looked it up. It sounds kind of like Noom, but with more hardware. Like the previous poster, you may wish to log on MFP. I've seen users of other programs do that too. And I've seen MFP users log on Chron.

I don't understand your anger. It seems like you left out context. Do you wish your doctor offered it sooner or not at all? How much does this cost out of pocket?

Lightbeamer

It actually costs nothing to me, but I have told him and the dietician about MFP, and that it was my preference. I begin to wonder whether he actually meant to send a 'sales' message.

I've been wondering what was meant by a CGM, and a wireless scale. I know it's like the Freestyle Libre 2, but I would have to foot the cost for the 'sensor tags' that go in your arm for a bit of time. I think it's like a week at a time, but I'm not sure. I could use a better tracker, but I sweat when I go for walks, even in the morning.

It just sounded like a 'sales' pitch. Sales pitch stuff angers me. It's disappointing.

Anyway, it seems that my doc is trying to catch me on my tech knowledge. (Used to work for Marriot at their HelpDesk).

BeanieBean93

I work in sales and if it's a sales pitch, then he's benefitting off it somehow. Or else, he'd have zero reason to pitch it and be disappointed by you not signing on. If it's his medical opinion, than perhaps he can provide some additional information as to why he supports it.

It sounds like there is zero risk, minus the cost of the sensors. If those are inexpensive, then it's still very low risk. I would try asking things to see if there are future costs or requirements.
1. how will this help me in the long run
2. what are my long term commitments
3. when will i owe a payment (even if it costs you nothing now, you don't want to assume it's completely free.)
4. is this being billed through insurance (if it is, it's not free.)

Or he could genuinely be a good doctor and it sounds like you've had a long term relationship with him. It could be he got a few sampler packs and is offering them to his loyal patients. I'm just guessing but I'm also trying to look at it from a few angles.

Lightbeamer

It is being billed through insurance. Probably through Medicare. I wonder if they will try to run it through Medicaid. It will be interesting to see.

I will take the offer, just to see what it is, and anything like MFP.

Had to vent for some reason. You all bring up valid points, since you all have been through it. I am tired. I think I need to give my doc a chance, even if he gets something back.

OK, rant over.

Skyler103

My husband does a program with high blood pressure through omada. The program is through our insurance company. They want to encourage people to live a healthier lifestyle because it saves them money in the long run from having to pay for obesity related diseases. They're probably just encouraging your Dr to try to get people on board.

Lightbeamer

He explained it that way. He is a Family Medicine doc, and sees a lot of patients that are overweight. His assistant explained that to me. My doc thought it would be a good fit. So that's why the message through my provider.