Your Patient Service Representative is available to you personally through a toll-free number throughout your decision-making process. It's a free resource that you may find invaluable.
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Tips
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After your consultation, we encourage you to visit one of the local Barix Support Groups and talk with others who've had the surgery. You'll learn about the new life they've gained and the changes they've experienced.
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Whether you have the opportunity to utilize health insurance or our Advance Payment Option, our team of insurance specialists will support your efforts so you can expend a minimum of effort.
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Learn to manage your stress through deep breathing, meditation and/or regular exercise—you’ll find less need to calm with food.
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Your patient service representative can answer many non-medical questions. Be sure to make a list of questions that you have before each call.
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One of the valuable tools you'll receive as part of the complete Barix Clinics program is our exclusive Guide to Good Health. It's an easy-to-follow guidebook that gives you detailed information on the eating program we recommend during your recovery and on a lifestyle that supports a healthy weight.
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Barix Clinics Patient Service Representatives are trained and knowledgeable. They can help you find the answers you need and at the same time keep your information and conversation completely confidential. They'll stay in touch with you to provide guidance and support as you decide if surgery is right for you.
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Whether you have the opportunity to utilize health insurance or our Advance Payment Option, our team of insurance specialists will support your efforts so you can expend a minimum of effort.
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One of the best results of bariatric surgery is the relief of your related conditions. Many people find that the chronic ailments they have experienced go away after bariatric surgery. Diabetes, sleep apnea, cardiovascular disease and hypertension are all examples of conditions that have been significantly reduced or even eliminated by bariatric surgery--sometimes even before the weight is lost.
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If your employer's health insurance does not cover bariatric surgery, you may still have options. For example, your spouse's plan may provide coverage and you may be able to sign up during the next open enrollment period.