Valentine Weight Loss & Wellness Center - Medically Supervised Weight Loss
Call: 770-833-7739
Freqeuntly Asked Questions
What is included in an initial consultation?
- A detailed review of your personal, medical and weight history
- EKG (if deemed necessary)
- Complete body fat and BMI analysis
- Comprehensive blood panel
- Dietary education and resource and information
- Prescription appetite suppressants if indicated (up to one month supply)
- One month supply of dietary supplements
- B12, Lippotropic and other newly formulated multi-vitamin shots specific to energy levels, weight loss and detoxification
- Nutritional and exercise coaching
What happens after I reach my desired goals?
Dr. Valentine has created an effective and safe maintenance program designed to help you keep your unwanted pounds off and maintain your level of health and wellness.
Who can join the program?
The American Society of Bariatric Physician’s guidelines allow us to evaluate and treat men and women 12 years of age and older. We can also treat people who need to lose weight for their employment (Military, Law Enforcement, Utilities, Television, Print Advertising, etc.)
Do I need to be obese or extremely overweight to join the program?
No.
What are the benefits of your program?
Your individualized program provides a safe, and monitored method to lose weight and reach your health goals. Healthy weight loss can help prevent or reverse ailments like:
- Heart disease
- Diabetes
- High blood pressure
- Elevated cholesterol levels
- Sleep apnea
- Pain related to osteoarthritis and other joint pain
- Increased self-esteem and confidence
- Certain cancers
What does the program costs?
Because our weight loss and wellness plans are unique to each individual, the cost associated with the programs vary. A basic initial consultation which includes a medical exam, a personalized eating plan, diet pills, and B12 injections is $120.00 (without labs). The ASBP requires we get certain lab work (CBC, CMP, TSH, Lipid panel) to ensure your safety in the program. You can bring the labs from your existing doctor or have them done at our clinic for an additional $60.00. Basic monthly follow-up consultations range from $80 - $100. Please note that we carry many supplements, protein bars, and meal replacements that are available for an additional cost. PLEASE NOTE THAT WE DO NOT ACCEPT CHECKS. Below are our itemized prices.
| a. Initial visit: | $85 |
| b. Follow up exam | $55 |
| c. Diet Pills | $20 to $65 |
| d. Injections | $10 to $25 |
| e. Vitamins and supplements | $10 to $100 |
| f. Protein Bars & Meal Replacements | $2.50 to $60.00 |
