I participated in the Amwell blog program as a member of One2One Network. I received compensation but all opinions are my own.

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As a patient or as a parent/caregiver, it can be really frustrating when you can’t get in touch with a doctor when you need one. That’s why I am so excited to introduce you to the Amwell app from Amwell, the nation’s largest telehealth company. Through the free Amwell app, patients and caregivers can talk to board-certified, licensed doctors face to face (through video via desktop or a mobile device) and get the help they need!

I tried the Amwell app (for iPhone or iPad) today, and it was such a big help and so easy to use! I had bunion surgery on Tuesday and have been having a really stressful week. So I used the Amwell app to speak to a nutritionist, since I am looking for ways to eat well and keep my weight down while my foot heals from the surgery. (I have to keep off my foot for 4-6 weeks!)

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Easy to Use Amwell App

After a quick download of the Amwell app onto my iPhone, I opened the app, where I was asked a few questions about myself. I entered information like my health concerns, what type of advice I am seeking (I checked off weight concerns as one of my issues) and medications I am taking. I noted that I am on medication for underactive thyroid disease and that I have experienced weight gain because of my condition.

I was asked to check off what kind of advice I was seeking: medical, nutrition or psychology. I chose nutrition.

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I then saw a list of nutritionists who were able to speak with me, and I chose nutritionist Margaret Apura.

Within a few minutes I was hooked up to a 30-minute video chat with my selected nutritionist. (Amwell regular doctor visits are 10-15 minutes, a session with a dietician is 30 minutes and a meeting with a therapist is 45 minutes.)

My nutritionist suggested that I eat more frequent, smaller meals during the day, and to make those meals healthier ones. She suggested buying pre-chopped veggies so I can eat more veggies during my recuperation (without much effort).  She also suggested pairing the veggies with  1/4 cup of hummus or a favorite dip.  She said to make veggie and fruit smoothies and create a balanced plate at meals: 1/2 plate veggies, 1/4 plate protein and 1/4 plate starch.

She also advised me to make smoothies for breakfast, with mixed berries, spinach and dairy like milk or yogurt, or just water/ice. Another healthy breakfast item would be cereals with 3 or more grams of fiber per serving and 8 grams or less of sugar per serving.

Healthy Snacks

My nutritionist gave me some healthy snack ideas, like cottage cheese and whole grain crackers (like triscuits); fruit with a cheese stick; edamame drizzled with olive oil and a little salt, pepper and garlic powder; and air-popped popcorn.

Quick and Reliable Medical Advice

I was so surprised at how quickly I was able to speak face to face with a nutritionist! When I opened the app, I thought I would have to schedule an appointment for at least a few days from that moment — not within a few minutes!
While I chose to speak with a nutritionist, Amwell can be used day or night to speak with doctors about minor illnesses or injuries, quick prescriptions and general health and wellness questions. I used a coupon code to get my chat with my nutritionist for free, but it would have cost me $25 (prices may vary) if I didn’t. (To see a physician, Amwell offers a $49 visit.) Those prices are pretty darn impressive! Even with paying just a co-pay, it could cost more than that to see a medical professional.
Each visit with Amwell is secure and HIPAA compliant. Most major insurers accept Amwell, and patients can enter their health insurance information into the app for a low cost visit in 46 states.

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