What is a medical weight-loss program?
The medical weight-loss program offered at Seven Hills Medical Center is a physician-supervised, nonsurgical weight-loss plan that follows the guidelines set by the Center for Medical Weight Loss®, the largest successful MD weight-loss program in the United States.
Dr. Venkatesh received extensive training so he can provide the weight-loss program to you. He not only focuses on helping you lose your unwanted pounds, but also improving your overall health. Your weight-loss plan is designed specifically for you, taking into consideration your basal metabolic rate and underlying health conditions.
What are the components of a medical weight-loss program?
The medical weight-loss program offered at Seven Hills Medical Center is comprised of three phases:
Quick start
During the quick start phase of your weight-loss program, Dr. Venkatesh provides you with a low-calorie diet plan to follow, along with FDA-approved products to assist in your weight-loss efforts.
Transition
You continue to follow your low-calorie diet with the FDA-approved products when you enter the transition phase of the program. As you lose the weight, Dr. Venkatesh helps you incorporate some of your favorite healthy foods so you can learn how to eat healthy and maintain your weight loss.
Maintenance
Once you reach your weight-loss goal, Dr. Venkatesh continues to help you make healthy food choices so you keep the weight off. He also provides continued support when you hit roadblocks or experience setbacks.
In addition to your diet, Dr. Venkatesh provides tools to help you modify behavior and be more active throughout each phase of the weight-loss program. Exercise isn’t a mandatory part of the program, but Dr. Venkatesh encourages activity because people who engage in regular exercise tend to have an easier time maintaining their weight loss.
Can weight-loss medication help me?
You may benefit from weight-loss medication to help you on your weight-loss journey. Dr. Venkatesh offers FDA-approved weight-loss medication to help control your appetite. He monitors you closely as you lose weight while taking the medication.
You can lose weight quickly and easily when you have the right help. Call Seven Hills Medical Center today to get started on your weight loss, or book an appointment online.
What to expect when you visit our Medical Weight Loss center for an initial consultation: Initial consultation fees start at $99 unless there is a promotion. Call our local center for more information.
If you already made an appointment for initial consultation its just three easy steps to your personalized weight loss plan:
1. Your Medical History Your visit starts with the doctor asking for your medical history, including any prescription or over-the-counter medication you may be taking. It’s very important for your CMWL doctor to understand your overall health when designing your personalized plan.
2. Body Composition Analysis (BCA) The doctor will ask you to step on a special scale that will give you a total breakdown of the percentages of fat, muscle, and water in your body. Your resting metabolism and blood pressure will also be taken. This gives your CMWL doctor a baseline of where you’ll start your weight loss plan.
3. Consultation with the Doctor Finally, your Doctor will review your medical history and BCA results, and then will sit down to get to know you. This is the time to open up about your weight loss goals and challenges, and what you truly want to get out of a weight loss plan. In order for your CMWL Doctor to design your personalized plan, he or she needs to get to know the whole you. At the end of your visit, you’ll have a plan, personalized just for you! If you decide to move ahead with your personalized weight loss plan, you’ll not only be following a medically proven weight loss approach, but you’ll be building a relationship with your CMWL doctor, who will be your greatest support throughout the process.
*Disclaimer all weight loss consultations are $99 unless promotions running!
