Each new patient must have an initial Diagnostic and Health Assessment before beginning any of our weight loss program. This helps us identify the causes of your weight problems and is the basis for your individualized eating plan. Your initial visit will require two hours. Please allow for this time when scheduling your appointment. If you must cancel your appointment for any reason, please notify us as soon as possible since that time has been reserved specifically for you.

History and Physical Examination

When scheduling your first appointment, we will provide you with a medical and diet history form. Please bring the completed forms with you at the time of your first visit. We are interested in detecting any evidence of past or current illness that might be contributing to your weight problem or affect the treatment prescribed.

Laboratory Test

Blood and urine specimens will be obtained during your first visit and every four weeks thereafter. The diagnostic profile includes the following tests: complete blood count, urinalysis, lipids, thyroid, iron, liver tests, proteins, calcium, phosphorous, magnesium, and blood sugar.

Additional Information

If possible, do not eat anything for twelve (12) hours before your initial lab test. However it is important to drink plenty of water during this time period or you may not feel well. Continue normal eating patterns until your first visit. Dietary changes prior to this time may alter your test results.

If you are diabetic, do not fast for your initial blood studies