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Medically Supervised Weight Loss
.. Lose weight and keep it off with our scientifically designed
and medically supervised weight loss program. This is a comprehensive,
customized (individualized) program under the direct supervision of
Judi Goldstone , MD. Dr. Goldstone is a board certified internal
medicine physician and specialty trained in bariatric medicine
(medical weight loss
physician) and hormone balancing.
-Initial Appointment
Our program begins with a 1 hour face to face consult
with
Dr. Goldstone. At that time, she will perform an in depth medical
history and physical exam. She will also review and explain your lab
results to you. After ascertaining your needs and physical status Dr.
Goldstone will design a complete program emphasizing a lifestyle, not
just a quick fix (fad) diet. The program generally includes a
customized diet, exercise, behavior modification, stress management
techniques and neutraceutical supplementation. If medication to control appetite is warranted, Dr. Goldstone may prescribe that as well.
This is a comprehensive ten (10) week program The
program cost of $878.00 dollars, includes your initial lab
tests. These tests include screening
for metabolic syndrome, diabetes, heart, kidney and liver disease,
cholesterol, lipids and blood count. In addition Dr. goldstone tests
all the major hormones including cortisol which tends to be
unbalanced in people with difficulty losing weight and maintaining
weight loss. The program fees includes the initial visit and the nine consecutive
weekly
visits. The program fee is due at the time of your
initial
lab draw. Prescribed pharmaceutical supplements are
not
included in the program fee. This program is a cash
program,
we do not accept any forms of insurance for our weight
loss program.
-Follow Up Appointments
You will be required to come in one day a week for
nine (9)
additional consecutive weeks. During your follow up appointment you
will meet with Dr Goldstone who will
evaluate your progress and make adjustments as necessary.
You will also be weighed, have your vitals taken,
given your weekly Cyanocobolamine injection.
-Program Specifics
how to get started:
-Lab Work
You will come to our office and have your labs drawn
and
collect paperwork to be completed for review during
your
initial appointment.
-MIC Injections:
Consists of
- Methionine 25mg
- Inositol 100mg
- Choline 50mg
- Methylcobolamine 300mcg
The Methionine is an amino acid that asssists in fat transport allowing the fat to be more readily burned as energy.
The Inositol is in the B vitamin family also assisting in transporting fat through a seperate mechanism.
The Choline increases sugar metabolism and balances insulin levels which blunts the storage of body fat.
Mic Injections are used to assist in weight loss and are specifically effective in conjunction with the Medically Supervised Weight Loss program listed above. MIC Injections are typically given once a week for a period of ten weeks.
If you would like to schedule an appointment to start losing that unwanted weight, feel good, and improve your health. Please call (714) 549-6500 ext 0.
Click here to fill out a brief form to have someone contact you about our weight loss program.
download Patient Information Packet and fax completed form to (714) 549-6552
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