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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? (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 21 hours ago* (last edited 20 hours ago) by [email protected] 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] 106 points 21 hours ago (1 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?

[–] [email protected] 16 points 20 hours ago* (last edited 20 hours 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] 4 points 12 hours 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!?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 8 hours ago* (last edited 8 hours 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 8 hours ago (1 children)

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

[–] [email protected] 1 points 8 hours ago* (last edited 8 hours 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 8 hours ago (1 children)

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

[–] [email protected] 1 points 7 hours ago

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

[–] [email protected] 22 points 19 hours ago

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