New Patient Orientation:
- Wednesdays and Thursdays at 8:30 am
The New Patient Orientation is about 3 1/2 hours and includes:
- A nutritional presentation in a small classroom setting with 3-4 other new patients
- A Body Composition test to measure lean muscle, water, and body fat composition (a 60 second scan)
- Blood work, including: CBC, CMP, TSH, Lipid Panel, and DM test
- May include an EKG, depending on health history and age
- A private consultation with Dr. Zechmann, who may recommend and prescribe certain medications depending on the results of the blood work
- Protein bars, snacks, shakes, and drinks are available for purchase at the office
How to prepare for your first appointment:
- Complete the medical history form and read the informed consent and privacy policies
- Include all prescription medications and their dosages on the medical history form
- Obtain a copy of all lab work done in the last year and bring it with you
- Obtain a copy of any EKGs or heart tests that were done in the last year and bring them with you
- Do not eat or drink anything but water after 9 pm the night before
- It’s OK to take high blood pressure medications on the morning of your appointment
- Do not use lotions on the day of your first appointment
We encourage you to let your family and close friends know that you are seeking treatment for a disease and that you would appreciate their support. Schedule an appointment online today.
Monthly followup appointments include:
- A private consultation to review progress
- A Body Composition test to measure lean muscle, water, and body fat composition (about a 60 second scan)
- Renewal of/adjustment to any prescribed medications
Maintenance Program:
- Following the active weight loss phase, patients enter the maintenance program
- To protect their weight loss
- To keep their disease of obesity under control
- Patients will see the doctor less frequently
Medication:
- The use of medications may not be indicated or necessary for successful treatment
