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My water weight fluctuates extensively so I was nervous about my last weigh in. Stay away from excessive sodium and hydrate as much as you can! I had protein drinks and minimal carbs 2 days before weigh in and was able to lose 4lbs. I scheduled early in the morning as well to get the lowest weight possible. Good luck!

That's great! Congrats! Mine was submitted yesterday so I'm hopefu

That's great! Congrats! Mine was submitted yesterday so I'm hopeful for a fast turnaround!

OP, I think we should move away from the concept of "cheating" as health providers officially call it "non-compliance" and "against medical advice." Do you want to be deemed non-compliant in the books? You made it this far! Don't give in! I wish you all the best!

I don't have Cigna, but my insurance also requires 90 days which is over 4 visits. The first visit is day 1 and day 30 is the 2nd visit, and day 60 is the 3rd. The last and 4th visit would be at least day 90. Maybe call and see if you can resume and have another follow up with the nutritionist for your final visit so there is no need to repeat the process. Vent all you need! This process is definitely frustrating! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I agree with the others; the type of exercises and the actual regimen could definitely impact muscle gain or loss. Are you working at 10reps max? Muscle strength and definition is achieved through overloading beyond current capability. Where do you notice the muscle loss? Gastrocs? Quads? Or uppers? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

The 35 is horrible! I dread having to drive and park downtown; but I will do what I have to. Based on what you wrote, it looks like going through this group and hospital is worth it! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm scheduled to meet with Dr. Lough next month. The office people seem efficient. I just wish he had more appointments available in Round Rock. Do you see Dr. Sherrod in Austin or Round Rock? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I am almost halfway through my 3 month MD supervised weight loss. I'm shooting for an April-May date! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi everyone! Has anyone been successful in qualifying for bariatric surgery with the Scott and White Health plan? I have been frustrated with the process so far in my research. My hospitalization fees (includes all MDs) should come down to $250 a night, maxing out to $750 per stay per insurance policy, but the Scott and White Bariatric Center quoted my yearly max out of pocket (>$4500!!!). I have called insurance to verify, but the customer service reps I talk seem to be confused by the the entire policy (one stated only >40BMI but policy documents clearly indicate > or equal to 35 with at least one co-morbidity). Anybody recently approved? What are the requirements? Any thoughts on the Scott and White Hospital in Temple, TX? I am considering changing insurance to BCBS FEP next year, but that may push my surgery date into the latter half of 2017. Thanks!