Medical weight loss clinics. Anyone been to one?

bluebike2013

Recently they opened one near me which is located in my dr office and run by his office manager. Don't know much about except they offer some kind of lipolean and b complex injections every week combined w a lower calorie diet. Like a medi wight loss clinic. Anyone have any thoughts or experience w this? Thanks so much.

Nanba007

Google lipotropic you may want to rethink this. Good luck.

svbattista

I did something like this a long time ago and lost alot of weight very quickly but gained it all back plus some and feel that my metabolism has been slower ever since

bluebike2013

thanks, i will google lipotropic.

mkerdock

I would check into that and look at the cost, there are so many other programs out there that are affordable and get the job done without extensive programs like that. Let me know, I have one you may like

fbmandy55

I would stay away from these. MY cousin works for one and it has ruined our relationship. She is 125lbs and one of the 'doctors' as he likes to call himself, keep putting her on HCG. She's dropping and unhealthy amount of weight and gaining it back with an extra5-10 lbs every few months. The worst part is, he is charging his OWN EMPLOYEE to do this dangerous cycle on her body. Then she sells it up to others for him. They have her boyfriend loaded up on HCG also, for hormone treatment, testosterone and about 10 other things they found wrong with him.

Any reputable doctor is not going to have anything to do with these 'clinics'. Stay away, these places prey on people with low self esteem at their most vulnerable to make money off of them !

doubleduofa

I went to a medi weight loss clinic. I did injections (B vitamins and other stuff) and ate a low carb, no dairy, reduce calorie diet (about 800 cals) for about 3 months. They provided appetite suppressants and did a full blood work up and EKG before starting me on it. It can get expensive, but for me, I needed something to give me a push. I low 25 lbs or so have maintained since then. I am now trying to lose again, but am working on changing my lifestyle habits now. Hope that helps!

bluebike2013

yes, that does help. thank you for responding everyone. Someone there said it was not the HCG with 500 calories they are doing there but of course i would have to come in for consultation to see since the Dr. is too busy to answer phone calls all day long since he also seeing patients. He has an internist practice going on there too.

I know i am having a hard time staying under 1600 calories per day and basically have not been able to do that for even 3 days straight. I dont believe i could ever do 500 to 800 a day for even one day. I am just being honest with myself.

Maybe that is just not the answer for me. thanks

Mini_Medic

I went to one for a while at the beginning of my "lifestyle change". Clinics frequently offer appetite suppressants or stimulant drugs. These are not the "eu naturale" method of weight loss but they are an option. Appetite suppressants work for some when cravings and eating large amounts of food is normal for them and they have difficulties with portion size but they come with lots of side effects and possible addictive qualities. Stimulants are very dangerous as they are often chemically similar to illegal drugs and they cause increased heart rate, high blood pressure, racing thoughts, dizziness, jitters and other unpleasent side effects. I have tried both and after "testing" them out decided that exercising and changing what I put in my mouth works a whole lot better and is much more comfortable and safe.

fbmandy55

yes, that does help. thank you for responding everyone. Someone there said it was not the HCG with 500 calories they are doing there but of course i would have to come in for consultation to see since the Dr. is too busy to answer phone calls all day long since he also seeing patients. He has an internist practice going on there too.

I know i am having a hard time staying under 1600 calories per day and basically have not been able to do that for even 3 days straight. I dont believe i could ever do 500 to 800 a day for even one day. I am just being honest with myself.

Maybe that is just not the answer for me. thanks

Just keep in mind, the other methods used can be dishonest. For example, appetite suppressants. If your body is telling you it's hungry, it probably means you need to eat. Too many people don't realize that they can eat 1500-200 calories or more daily and still lose weight. Our bodies are designed to tell us what they need. Medicines and supplements shouldn't be used to control your body and are not sustainable either.

best of luck!

maricash

I know i am having a hard time staying under 1600 calories per day and basically have not been able to do that for even 3 days straight. I dont believe i could ever do 500 to 800 a day for even one day. I am just being honest with myself.

Maybe that is just not the answer for me. thanks

You shouldn't have to eat 500-800 calories a day to lose weight, especially if you have a lot to lose. I am eating 1600-1900 a day and losing just fine. Using MFP works for many people and it can work for you too.

If you want to both lose weight and keep it off, then making sustainable lifestyle changes is the way to go. Eating 800 calories a day is not sustainable. Eating a bit less than you burn in a day and getting regular exercise is sustainable. Try that first.

Good luck to you.

zyxst

The one I went to just wanted to put me on their special "vitamins" for the low, low price of $200 a month (that cost is with me being under the poverty line). They didn't provide me with any more info than what I already found online.

bluebike2013

Thanks everyone. Lots of good answers and input here.
His program is called nexslim. Seems like lots of dr.nare sponsoring it now.

bluebike2013

I meant lots of dr. Are opening clinics in their offices.

kathyanne112

Obviously not the popular answer here, but I have had alot of success with Medi. I joined 4/4/12 and plan to continue into their Maintenance and Wellness Phases. It is expensive - true - but I needed help and got it there. That being said, I'm sure other clinics have successful programs to offer as well.

alesnie

A majority of my extended family is going to one of these in my area. At first, I really wanted to go because they were losing weight SO quickly and looked great! However, once I started to get informed on here, I realized how dangerous this man really is. My little cousin just recently went off to her freshman year at college, and before she left her dad spent 900 DOLLARS on supplements and special foods just for one semesters worth. Her mother was on the HCG shots. They are all pretty much on an all protein diet. My other aunt who is 65 is on the same high protein diet, and she said some days she eats less than 1000 calories, and is only losing about 1 lb a week. And believe me, just with the money my extended family has given this man, hes definitely making a great living.

I've been on here getting educated and just logging my calories, and I'm still losing just fine.

jynxxxed

Don't pay money to lose weight. The only tool you need is right here and it's FREE.

firstsip

Obviously not the popular answer here, but I have had alot of success with Medi. I joined 4/4/12 and plan to continue into their Maintenance and Wellness Phases. It is expensive - true - but I needed help and got it there. That being said, I'm sure other clinics have successful programs to offer as well.

Hmm, your only posts have been about weight loss clinics...

John2347

Don't pay money to lose weight. The only tool you need is right here and it's FREE.

^^correct!

zaph0d

If you're desperate and lazy they will be happy to take your money.

cheerforsteelers

I was at starbucks the other day and ran into a guy who did medifast. He has lost 100lbs since April. I asked him about it and he said that it can get expensive and there is no dairy or fruit. He said each month a meal is introduced back in so you have to adapt and think for yourself in terms of meal planning.

WinnerVictorious

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ALH1981

I have been to one, but not for any weight loss supplements, but for the vitamin B injetcions only.

I can say that from an energy and health perspective itgives me an AMAZING boost that helps me sleep better, and feel more alive and more energy.

better sleep + more engery + better mood = better approach to food + better workouts + better overall wellbeing......

possible side effect = weight loss.


I WOULD recommend the VITB for health, but not for direct weight loss. If it has a knock on effect (as per the above) then fabulous!!!

lizphantom

It's expensive, but it works. I've done it before and lost about 30 lbs in a year. They really help you get back into a "normal" diet after you've lost the weight, which helps you keep it off. I went on to lose 25 more lbs on my own after I ended the program. The only reason I gained it back, and more, is because I had a bad back injury which prevented me from exercising, and I was binge eating to avoid the physical pain.

So yes, I recommend it if you have the $$~~!!

lizphantom

BTW, my diet was healthy, and simple. I still use their guidelines to help me lose weight, so if you want to save money.. take my world for it, here's the program!!!:

3 servings starch per day (such as 1 slice bread, 1/4 cup cooked pasta/rice, 2 cups plain popcorn, 1 small baked potato)
3 servings protein per day (8 oz servings broiled, baked or grilled)
3 servings fruit per day (1.5 cups)
unlimited veggies (at least 3 cups)
2 dairy (low/non-fat options)

LOTS OF WATER

Moderate exercise 3x a week

No diet beverages or anything with aspartame (actually stores fat!!!!)
Limit to 1 caffeinated beverage per day (caffeine slows metabolism if taken in large quantities)

Now, they do include 3 "supplements" per day, but it is really just protein powders, so if you buy your own cheaper whey protein shake mix (which you can combine with a dairy or soymilk), or add in another serving of dairy as non-fat greek yogurt, you can get the same results.

You can also find the supplements online at different websites for a lot cheaper than you can get them from the actual medi clinic.

Cheers!

cebreisch

I've been to a couple of different doctor offices where they've done either the HCG shots (pregnancy hormone shots) to doing certain supplements in various quantities and different drink mixes. I haven't been real impressed by those.

I've been doing my food journaling on MFP, and converting them to Weight Watcher points. What that does is helps me to see the quality of the food I'm having - try to focus on more proteins/fiber, etc.

Eat real food (meaning not as much processed as possible). Log it obsessively. Move more, sit less. It isn't magic.

laylasmommy67

I go to one...but I just get the B shots for energy.

I could go to walgreens and get one....but I go to the clinic to use them...they have awesome scales/body fat tools....so I always know my body fat % and BMR and all that stuff.

LakeRat1

I actually was going to Medi Weight Loss for about 7 months

bluebike2013

thanks everyone for the input. Based on what i have heard here, i think i will not sign up for that. I was not too excited about injections. i am going to try logging my food and exercise with MFP for the time being. not to mention this place was about $1,000.

seems like a lot to pay for a few rx and eating plan.