The Wellness

Initial Consultation: Your first visit includes a comprehensive medical history review, discussion of previous weight loss attempts, and evaluation of current medications or health conditions that might affect treatment options. The physician will assess your weight loss goals and explain available treatment approaches.

Medical Evaluation and Lab Work: Complete metabolic panel, thyroid function tests, and vitamin level assessments are ordered to identify any underlying conditions contributing to weight gain. Body composition analysis using bioelectrical impedance or DEXA scanning establishes baseline measurements.

Personalized Treatment Plan: Based on lab results and medical evaluation, your physician creates a customized plan that may include prescription medications, nutritional guidance, and supplementary treatments like IV therapy. Treatment timelines and realistic weight loss expectations are discussed.

Medication Initiation: If appropriate, GLP-1 medications or other FDA-approved weight loss drugs are prescribed with detailed instructions on administration, side effect management, and dietary modifications. Initial doses are typically conservative to minimize gastrointestinal side effects.

Ongoing Monitoring and Adjustments: Monthly follow-up appointments track progress through weight measurements, body composition changes, and side effect assessment. Medication dosages are adjusted based on tolerance and results, with lab work repeated quarterly.

Long-term Maintenance: Once target weight is achieved, the focus shifts to maintenance strategies including gradual medication tapering if appropriate, continued nutritional support, and establishing sustainable lifestyle habits to prevent weight regain.