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Financial Questions & Answers October 2020
How much does the sleeve procedure cost: Cash patients: Sleeve starts at $8500 and if a Hiatal Hernia is present cost is $11,750.00. Depending on insurance company, Hiatal Hernia could be covered by insurance even if Bariatric Procedures are excluded. Insurance...
One-pan cauliflower “nachos”
Servings: 4 calories: 320 fat: 19g Carbs: 22g Pro: 20g Ingredients: For roasted cauliflower: 1 head cauliflower 2 T olive oil 1 T garlic powder 1 t chili powder 1 t cumin Salt and pepper to taste For the topping: ½ c cheddar cheese 1 lime,...
Consider Paying for Surgery with Health Savings Accounts or 401(k)
Consider Paying for Surgery with Health Savings Accounts or 401(k) If you are considering bariatric weight loss surgery, paying for the procedure and follow up care can be a challenge. Health insurance coverage for bariatric procedures has become more accessible...
Importance of B Vitamins
Vitamin supplementation is necessary after Bariatric Surgery to prevent nutritional deficiencies. There are a handful of vitamins and minerals that bariatric patients may become deficient in quite fast. A group of these vitamins are called the B vitamins. There are...
Spaghetti Squash au Gratin
Servings: 8 calories: 153 Fat: 12g Carbs: 7g Pro: 7g Ingredients: 1 medium spaghetti squash 3 T butter 1 small onion, thinly sliced 1 t red pepper flakes ¼ t garlic powder ¾ c Greek yogurt 1 c shredded cheese, low fat Salt and pepper to taste Instructions:...
Exercising at Work
One of the hardest things to overcome on your weight loss journey is time. Schedules and work can be hard to exercise around and that is why adding some exercise during work can be beneficial. The best way to do this is to get up every hour on the hour and do a...
Curried Chicken Salad
Calories: 156 Fat: 3g Carbs: 1g Protein: 29g Ingredients: 2 c rotisserie chicken, shredded and chopped 1 t onion, finely chopped 1 t celery, finely chopped ¼ c non-fat plain Greek yogurt 1 T water 1 t curry powder Instructions: Combine chicken, onion and celery....
Beef Lettuce Cups
Servings: 3-4 or 6-8 cups calories: 217 fat: 8g Carbs: 10g pro: 25g Ingredients: 2 t neutral-flavored oil like grapeseed or peanut oil 1 lb 95% lean ground beef 1 T soy sauce 1-2 T sriracha sauce 1 T granulated garlic 2 T water Zest and juice from one large...
