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Originally Posted by sidonia
I wasn't aware that the nutritionist referral would be extra where you are...that's so weird! It's always interesting what they consider extra or not. Even with insurance companies in NY.
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I've always considered it odd because of our provincial health care (where everyone is covered). If the obese are such a drain on the system (I keep hearing this in the paper every now and then) it would make sense to try and do as much as they could to improve that. Interesting point that I only ended up in the hospital while trying to lose weight though. Most larger companies have extended health care plans (eye glasses, dentist, non-hospital prescriptions, etc.) that might cover it. I've had some that cover lots of extras, just never looked into it. If I'd wanted to visit a nutritionist I'd have likely paid for it. The only time I've even talked to one was when I was in the hospital, and couldn't eat what they were giving me. Pretty much pure carb/fat breakfasts, pudding/cakes as a lunch/dinner desserts. Don't get me wrong, in my bad days I'd have probably eaten them, but they weren't good. One of the nurses on the first day suggested I talk to the nutritionist, and although we argued, I got my way. The best part of the meals were the oranges I got substituted for desserts.
