Question for carolina weight loss patients

Did you HAVE to take the 1 year nutrition program? Is it a requirement? Just wondering.

Lexi, yes, it's required, and since it's a contract that you have to pay the money, you might as well attend and get all the help you want/need. nancy

$$ are an issue right now so it will be tight but I can do it, don't get me wrong - I think its 100% worth it. My insurance will pay for 6 nutritionist visits if its ordered by a doctor so maybe they will reimburse me half of it or something, that would be nice. Thanks for the info!

Lexi- awesome question! Yes- it is mandatory for Dr B and Dr P's patients! I thought it was excessive and overkill when I was pre-op. At 6 months post op- GURL- let me tell you- it is SUCH AN IMPORTANT PRIORITY and for the $500 for the entire yr- sounds like you will get a good bit reimbursed. I like knowing I have the accountability each month and the sounding board and professional advice as questions come up. You do not have to pay as a lump sum- you pay each visit until the $500 is paid in full. It is important, but I can totally relate to concerns about $$$. Living 4 hrs away- I do 1 visit by phone and the next appt in person. Hope this helps! Good luck with your surgery- you have the best team!!! Sheila

Thanks Sheila - I saw the payment plan, I am so glad. If they didn't have that I wouldn't be able to afford it right now. My kids teeth "ate" up my health care FSA pretty quick this year lol