Prescribed Weight Loss Appointment Options
Dietitian Visit
An appointment with the dietitian allows for personally tailored nutritional education. Our Registered Dietitian (RD) will guide you through various aspects of designing a successful, personalized nutritional plan.
Our Registered Dietitian will guide patients through the various aspects of designing a successful, personalized plan including:
- Grocery Shopping
- Meal Planning
- Portion Sizes
- Simple Lifestyle Changes
- Daily Caloric Intake
Provider Visit
An appointment with one of our weight loss specialists allows for a personal yet medical approach to weight loss. A provider visit can be made with either Susan Hanson PA-C or Dr. Brent Hella. Valley Weight Loss offers different medical weight loss programs depending on the needs of each patient.
First visits include:
- Detailed health history review
- Labs reviewed and drawn on-site
- Individualized medication adjustments and evaluation
Pharmaceutical Weight Loss Options
As part of the comprehensive care provided at Valley Weight Loss, there are times when prescription weight loss medications can be helpful. Through careful assessment and discussion with our patients, our providers identify the best options for each individual. They are well educated on new and upcoming medication options. An appointment must be made with either Dr. Brent Hella or Susan Hanson PA-C for evaluation prior to starting a pharmaceutical weight loss perscription.
Common medications used include:
- Phentermine
- Diethylpropion
- Metformin
- Topiramate
Equally important to our patients’ success is the thorough review of our patient’s current medications. We assist patients in understanding the impact these medications can have on weight gains and how they can deter weight loss as well.