medical weight loss clinic

Our Weight Loss Program

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Who We Are:

We are not your standard weight loss clinic. We are bariatric professionals. The field of Medical Bariatrics is the science of weight loss and our governing society is The American Society of Bariatric Physicians (www.asbp.org) . We are bound to adhere to the guidelines set forth by the ASBP. Inland Empire Weight Loss has three trained providers to assist you in your individualized weight loss plan. Our training in this area is not simply one of opening a 'diet' clinic and issuing anorectic medications. Between our 3 providers, we have had extensive training from the ASBP (www.asbp.org) in designing an individualized plan to help you lose weight and become healthier.

Bariatric Medicine:

Because we are Medical Bariatric Clinic, we deal with any weight related problem. Many of our patients may be younger and overweight and have not yet encountered the metabolic problems that often go together with having an excess amount of body fat. For these individuals, the weight loss process can be more straightforward. However, many of our patients are older and can have multiple complicating medical problems that make the weight loss process more challenging.

These issues can be extensive and can include:

For those who have weight related problems, we are trained in treating these problems or referring you to a specialist who can assist in your weight loss plan. We treat all ages from the very young to the very old to either prevent weight related problems or to solve problems that have been created by a lifetime of being overweight.

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How We Help You:

Our clinic focuses on a multipoint program that addresses all aspects of weight loss.

Diet

We use a combination of education and medical grade meal replacements to facilitate weight loss. Each assures an appropriate amount of protein for healthy weight loss and avoidance of hunger. The education we provide helps you to keep your weight off forever.

Appetite Suppressants

We provide appetite suppressants to most individuals. Anorectic medications help you to avoid hunger and increases your metabolic rate to help in weight loss.

Medicine

Many of our patients also have medical and psychological problems as well. It is extremely important to optimize the medications that are used for these problems to assure they are not causing a gain or failure to lose weight.

Exercise

There is no doubt that exercise helps in the weight loss process. We encourage all of our patients to exercise regularly. However, we regularly find people who are exercising in the wrong way to promote weight loss. Often by making subtle changes in their exercise program, we can get them back on the right track to losing weight.

Support

We find that regularly scheduled visits usually at 2 week intervals is important in keeping people on track towards their weight loss goals. We have yet to meet someone who does not stray from the program at some point. By having you come back regularly, we provide guidance and emotional support to solve problems that come up in most individuals program.

Flexible Hours

We realize that most of our patients work and scheduling is important for them. Between our three providers, we have two mornings that start at 7:00 am. If you work locally, then we offer a lunch clinic. Additionally, our clinic has early evening hours until 6:00 pm 2 days per week so that you can come in on your way home.

Maintenance

When you meet your goal, we tailor the program for you to taper off the frequency of your visits so that we know that you can make it on your own.

Price

We usually accept PPO and Medicare insurance if you have health conditions related to your obesity. To qualify, you need a BMI greater than 30 and health conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, metabolic syndrom or arthritis. Please call for more details.

If your insurance does not cover the visit, you will find our prices very reasonable. Many of our patients actually save money when we get them out of their junk and fast food habits. The long term savings are more important though as you will be healthier at a lower weight. Consider it a long term investment in yourself.

The initial consult allows you to evaluate our program. When you decide to start, then the initial consult fee is waived and visits are charged on a sliding scale. Discounts are given when you purchase our meal replacements. The intake charge is added to the first visit due to the extensive nature of the visit. This will typically include a medical, diet, and exercise history, physical examination, EKG, program start instructions, and a prescription. Meals purchased through us usually assure more weight loss. Four meals per day are typical.