Treatment Plan!
The program is made up of the following visits:
Initial Evaluation
Includes physician evaluation for causes, risk and impact of the weight on general health and well being of each individual patient.
- Impedance Body Fat measurement
(*contraindicated for patients who have pacemakers, automatic defibrillators, are or may be pregnant) - Basic laboratory testing (lipids, BMP, Thyroid screening)
- Electrocardiogram if indicated
- Nutritional assessment
- Treatment (included in visit)
- Meal plan with shopping list
- If indicated - Medications and injections
- Handout/goals/journal
- Exercise recommendation
Weekly/Biweekly Visits
(frequency as indicated by the physician during visit)
- Measurement of weight and other physical parameters and evaluation by physician
- Meal Plan with shopping list
- Review and modify exercise prescription
- Referral to ancillary services if indicated
- Injections
- Medication will be dispensed with visit if part of the treatment plan
Weekly Injection only (as per Physician)
- Weight and waist measurement
- Injections(s)
12th Week Visit
- Review of initial assessment goals
- Re-measurement of BMI, hip and waist and impedance body fat measurement
- Laboratory testing (lipids and basic chemistry)
- Meal planning review
- Exercise prescription for ongoing weight control
Monthly Visit
- Re-evaluation of weight and lifestyle maintenance. Evaluation of meal plan adherence and changes to meal and nutritional plan
- Injections as indicated
- Medications as indicated (if medication is indicated and advised the visit cost is based on meds dispensed and any laboratory testing needed for monitoring will be at an additional cost)