I was snacking on peanut butter when I read this: Recalled Food -Jif brand peanut butter Sold at stores nationwide. Many types and sizes were recalled, including creamy, crunchy, natural, and reduced fat. Lot code numbers 1274425 through 2140425. Four of five (80%) sick people reported eating different types of Jif brand peanut butter before […]
Yes there is. https://usdrybeans.com/ This is another post in my world famous Beans for Breakfast series. I post links like this to remind readers no one can possibly teach you everything. There is a ton of information on the internet to research and read to improve your food and nutrition knowledge. But you have to […]
It’s hard to know what to think about the recommendations for alcohol consumption when the narrative around it changes like the wind. Numerous studies have come out in support of moderate alcohol consumption because of its potential health benefits only to be countered by similar studies arguing that it’s actually more harmful than beneficial, according […] […]
The study, published online in JAMA Internal Medicine by Dylan A. Lowe, PhD, also of UCSF, involved 116 participants who were randomized to a 12-week regimen of either three structured meals per day or time-restricted eating, with instructions to eat only between 12:00 pm and 8:00 pm and to completely abstain from eating at other times. Time-Restricted […]
“How did you make this?” The last time I wrote about zucchini was back in 2019 when the same question was asked (probably by the same friend) which motivated me to write down how I make Zucchini, Corn & Red Pepper. This super simple recipe is the perfect side vegetable when you have your grill fired […]
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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).