What the program will do for you
Questions often asked about this program
Forms you will need to complete
Medical Weight Loss Support Group meetings
The CAMC Medical Weight Loss Program provides a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to weight loss. Your care will be monitored by a Registered Dietitian, an Exercise Physiologist, and a Nurse Practitioner. Meal planning and exercise routines are tailored to meet your individual preferences and abilities. With a focus on improving your overall health, educational classes are offered on a routine basis, along with individual counseling appointments. Individuals also gain support from other members in the program.
What the program will do for you
Upon completion of the Medical Weight Loss Program, you will:
Understand how a balanced approach to nutrition enhances overall health and wellness, facilitates long-term weight management, and decreases risk for chronic disease
Obtain the knowledge necessary to make healthful food choices
Adopt nutrition practices that facilitate health, energy, and vitality
Learn how to increase physical activity in fun, maintainable ways
Improve your physical fitness
Reduce your risk for diabetes, heart disease, and stroke
Nutritional
monitoring
A Registered Dietitian will monitor your nutrition and provide education on various nutritional topics. The Registered Dietitian will meet with you initially to review your nutritional history and tailor a meal plan to meet your individual needs. This meal plan will consider your preferences, dislikes, and your daily schedule. We believe a very personalized approach will better ensure your success in the program. Our goal is to teach you a way of eating that you can maintain life-long. The Registered Dietitian will meet with you one-on-one routinely to review your nutritional plan and guide you through the process.
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Exercise
monitoring
The CAMC Weight Loss Center provides a 1500 square foot exercise facility with state-of-the-art equipment. Our Exercise Physiologist welcomes you to join her to start exercising, improve your health and enjoy life. The Exercise Physiologist will meet with you initially for a one-on-one session to get you
acquainted with the equipment and develop a personalized exercise routine for you. This appointment will be made after you are seen by the Nurse Practitioner at your initial appointment. The Exercise Physiologist will monitor each of your exercise sessions to assure proper use of equipment, proper technique, and assist you in attaining your fitness goals. After your first individual session, you may access the gym at your convenience for your work-out sessions.
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Medical
monitoring
Because we offer a holistic, comprehensive approach to your weight loss process, your health care will be managed by a Nurse Practitioner throughout the program. This includes necessary laboratory testing, education, and oversight of your medical condition. The Nurse Practitioner will meet with you initially to review your medical history and then periodically throughout the program. Please bring in any recent
blood work (within 6 months) to your initial appointment.
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Questions
often asked about this program
How do I get started?
Should you have further questions regarding the Medical Weight Loss Program that are not answered here, please contact the Director of the Medical Weight Loss Program at (304)388-4973 or email:
Dawn Bacchus. If you are ready to schedule an appointment, please contact the receptionist to schedule at (304)388-4965. Please allow at least two hours for your initial appointment date - you will meet with the Registered Dietitian and Nurse Practitioner.
How frequently will I be seen?
Click here to view visit frequency
table.
How much exercise will I have to do?
It is recommended that you exercise at least three times per week, or more. You are welcome to exercise in the CAMC gym facility. Exercise is an essential component of the program, and just as important as following a restricted calorie meal plan, as advised by the Registered Dietitian. We will monitor your gym compliance weekly and address any noncompliance issues as they occur.
Click here to view gym hours.
What type of meal plan will I be placed on?
We offer a very practical and reasonable approach to meal planning. Meal planning is based on the Exchange Lists under the American Dietetic Association. This type of meal planning utilizes regular foods and is helpful in maintaining a steady blood sugar level and metabolic rate, both of which assist in your weight loss process. Your meal plan will be individualized for you by our Registered Dietitian. We believe the more user-friendly we develop your plan, the more successful you will be.
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Forms you will need to complete
Click here to download and print all required
forms. Complete this paperwork as thoroughly as possible and bring it in with you for your
first appointment. This paperwork is required to begin the program.
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Monthly
educational calendars
Educating you about better nutrition, health, and wellness is our goal. We offer a variety of classes on topics such as nutrition, medical issues, lifestyle awareness, relationship issues, exercise, and psychological health issues. We hope to provide you with the knowledge and tools required for life-long success with your weight management. All health care professionals in the office take part in these classes - including the Medical Director/Bariatric Surgeon, Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Coordinator, Registered Dietitian, Psychologist, and Exercise Physiologist. Educational classes are offered on a routine basis for all Medical Weight Loss clientele.
Click here for a current calendar of classes.
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Medical Weight Loss Support Group
meetings
Support Group meetings are held monthly for the Medical Weight Loss clientele. We strive to provide a variety of events/speakers to spark the interest of all. Guest speakers are occasionally brought in to share their expertise on topics of interest. Click here to view examples of past Support Group meetings.
Click here for information on upcoming Medical Weight Loss Support Group
events.
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Additional
information
Contact us at:
(304)388-4965
Toll-free (866)788-4965.