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For the first time in my life, I have hit my deductible AND reached my out-of-pocket maximum. I now have three months of actual free healthcare, which is unheard of in the US. What should I get done? (self.asklemmy)

submitted 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) by Reverendender to c/[email protected]

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Biologically male procedures only. EDIT: If the two people who downvoted this question could explain their reasoning, I would be super interested. No judgements. This is a safe space!

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[–] [email protected] 121 points 3 months ago (2 children)

Do you snore? Get a sleep study and a CPAP - thats pricy! Need a colonoscopy? Gel shots in your knees? Any family histories that would warrant testing for cancer markers?

[–] Reverendender 24 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (2 children)

Just had Inspire surgery. How do you think I hit my maxes lol! What I do think I have also is arthritis.

[–] [email protected] 28 points 3 months ago

If you're beginning to struggle with joints, get on the PT, MRI route while it's free.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 3 months ago (1 children)

I was curious so I looked up the inspire website.. this has got to be the best accidentally hilarious medical video I have ever seen:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=BOnZjPD6n5Q

Who directed this monstrosity!?

[–] Reverendender 1 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (1 children)

I only made it to the 0:28 mark. That may have been the worst “acting” I have ever seen.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 months ago (1 children)

I'm curious, how did you find the surgery? Did it work well?

[–] Reverendender 1 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (1 children)

I’m still in the “ramp up” period, so I’m not getting the full effect yet. I need to get used to having my tongue muscle electrically stimulated, with increasing intensity, forcing me to stick my tongue out. It’s a very odd sensation at first. And it’s been rough going, not gonna lie. But I think with some timing adjustments it will do its thing. I have only heard good things from everyone else who has done it, so I’m honestly not concerned at this point. Also, I am a cyborg now, and I have my own remote control, so that’s freakin’ sweet!

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Do you charge it with a magnetic charger like a Fitbit watch?

[–] Reverendender 2 points 3 months ago

Nay. The battery is good for something like 15 years.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 months ago

+1 for cpap. You might not like it at first but seriously try out different options. There’s different mask types. My wife’s blood pressure dropped to normal very quickly once she started using it. Mood and energy levels improved by a lot. Sleep is super important