Program Description

At the initial visit each patient undergoes a thorough history and physical examination, a comprehensive body composition analysis, appropriate laboratory testing and extensive counseling.

Upon completion of these, a weight loss plan is developed which will address the unique needs and wishes of the individual patient.

Also during this visit general health maintenance for women will be discussed and specific recommendations for each patient such as cancer screenings, immunizations, etc. will be made.

Follow up visits with Dr. Baker are scheduled as necessary and appropriate based upon the weight loss plan developed. These visits allow for monitoring of progress (weight and health improvement), assessment of dietary and behavioral modifications, medication effects (if prescribed) and adjustments to the plan as required for improved efficacy.

Upon reaching the established weight goal, each patient will have a maintenance program developed for her that when followed will allow the patient to avoid the problem of regaining the weight previously lost.

Overweight and obesity are chronic conditions which to successfully be addressed, require an ongoing commitment by the patient and support from others . Dr Baker and the otherstaff members of The M.D.'s Weight & Wellness Center for Women, P.A. will provide much of that support.

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