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MDWL |
Other Weight Loss Plans |
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| Main Benefit |
Physician monitored and medical management of weight loss and obesity. |
Pre-packaged meal preparation. |
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| Best for… |
Individuals who need a multi-faceted approach to overweight and obesity problems |
People who don't want to prepare meals. |
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| Basic philosophy |
Focus on the problem, not the symptom. |
Emphasizes counselor dependence. |
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| Foods that are endorsed |
Real food. |
Cookie-cutter diet solutions. |
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| How much work is involved |
Simple, easy to follow. |
Can involve time in scheduling sessions and meal planning. |
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| Cost |
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Expensive weekly costs, long contracts. |
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Includes medication and 2 FREE Injections. |
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| Medical care provided |
Medical care following Bariatric Practice Guidelines, that includes comprehensive initial physical exam and healthy history, labs, EKG, bariatric nutritional counseling, exercise prescription and can assess other associated medical conditions. |
Does not provide medical care. |
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| Eliminates food cravings? |
Yes. |
No. |
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| Physician monitored? |
Yes. |
May or may not be physician monitored. |
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| Can prescribe medication? |
Yes/ can also review risks/benefits of any medications used during treatment. |
No. |
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| Contractual obligations? |
None. Pay month-to-month. |
Yes. Typically involves a minimum of 3 to 6 month contracts. |
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| MDWL's pioneering medically-based, physician monitored approach to weight-loss is second to none. Our physicians understand the pathology of obesity and can prescribe drug therapy. Other weight loss clinics can't. And while other weight loss clinics charge weekly and bind you to long-term contracts that build dependency, MDWL provides an affordable, flexible solution. With no contractual obligation. Take control of your life and get healthy again! We have two weight loss clinics conveniently located serving South County San Diego and North County San Diego! |