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First Visit – Physician supervised weight loss

During your initial visit you can expect:

  • Lab testing including check of cholesterol, screening for low thyroid and diabetes
  • Your height and weight measured
  • An EKG
  • Measurement of BMI and a computerized assessment of muscle mass, fat mass and body fat percentage

You will meet with Dr. Carol to review your results and talk about a personal nutrition and exercise plan. Together you will decide if one of the appetite suppressants or fat blocking drugs can benefit you.

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