Another electronic sticky note from my world famous Electronic Sticky Note series. One of these days I’ll remember some of these posts for some of the recipes I wanted to try but never did. 19 Easy Corn Recipes – https://www.budgetbytes.com/corn-recipes/
After participants consumed peanuts daily for 16 weeks, researchers observed improved insulin responsiveness in a group of brain regions in the right hemisphere. These included portions of the lingual gyrus, hippocampus, parahippocampal gyrus, and posterior cingulate gyrus, all of which contribute to memory-related processes. Scientists discover a surprising brain benefit of eating peanuts every day […]
The video – https://www.vumedi.com/video/the-truth-about-your-metabolism-as-you-age/ The AI summary highlights curated by a human – Subtle daily calorie surpluses (50-100 calories) accumulate over time, leading to gradual weight gain. Resting metabolic rate (RMR) decreases by 5-25% over a lifetime, compounded by age-related muscle loss (sarcopenia). Reduced NEAT (Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis): Daily unconscious movements and activities decline with […]
Upon reading the news on how pizza chains are suffering due to consumer preferences for chicken I decided to personally try to make a difference by eating pizza. Here’s last night’s order: Look at those discounts! The small cheese was free, the medium thin was a semi-permanent special always discounted, I had a $5.00 loyalty […]
When the conversation centers on finding the next “miracle ingredient,” we risk losing sight of what truly matters: filling our plates with fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains, and other minimally processed plant foods. Health rarely depends on a single food. Rather, it depends on the overall dietary pattern and the synergistic interaction between thousands of […]
Will health insurance pay for a screening colonoscopy now at age 45?
Great question Dr. OlRedHair. The USPSTF changed their guidelines this year and ObamaCare added colonoscopy as an insurance covered screening test so my best guess is yes. BUT all insurance plans are different so there may be differences by plan and insurance company. ALSO if a polyp or other mass is removed the test can be considered diagnostic and the patient may be charged for the entire procedure. As an example, my test today was considered a screening test and will be covered 100% but since a 5mm sessile polyp (sigmoid) was removed that is considered surgery and I have to pay up. I also note the facility charges greatly exceed the physician charges.
That has been my experience with payment also. The facility charges are the greatest. Thankfully with my insurance, it covers even a diagnostic colonoscopy. All of mine are diagnostic forever because of previous pathology. Every 3 years. Yuck!
My test today was my 4th. I think I’ve been eating something every two hours so far today.
I have started referring people for routine screening at age 45.
Glad your polyp was found and removed! Glad the procedure is over. Time for some good food!
Thanks. I was prepared for any news, good or bad. Much better findings (1) versus my last screening (5). I think routine scopes starting at age 45 is a good thing. As a side note, my scheduled time was 9:00 AM. I asked the nurse how many scopes the doctor performed this morning. Five. He did five colonoscopies all before 9:00 AM.
$$$ The scope itself doesn’t take very long. I have had a total of three. After the last one I was in terrible pain from gas for hours. I didn’t eat for a long time. And with the whole process lost over 10 pounds. It was awful. I was the lowest weight I have ever been since about age 10. I don’t look forward to the next one at all. At least last year my scope was the first week of November, and Christmas was coming. So regaining the weight took place over the holidays.
Mine was smooth. I hope your next one goes better. (it’s nearly 8:00 PM and I’m still eating tons of food).