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How the PWLC OPTIFAST CORE PROGRAM can help you achieve a Healthy Weight
The OPTIFAST core program is a medical grade meal replacement product. Numerous studies have shown that Meal Replacement programs lead to significantly more weight loss compared to traditional diets. Some of the features of the OPTIFAST program that will help you achieve a healthier weight include:
- Stimulus narrowing: Less food choices decrease appetite and food consumption
- Stimulus control: When you are using the OPTIFAST program food triggers are avoided
- The shakes control and limit your portion size
- Structured program which helps limit snacking and increased calorie consumption
- The OPTIFAST shakes are easy to prepare and portable
- High protein content leads to greater satiation
- Avoids having to use excessive time on calorie counting
If you are interested to see if our OPTIFAST program is a good fit for you, please book a consultation with our physician.
OPTIFAST PREOPERATIVE WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM NOW OFFERED AT THE PWLC
Studies have shown losing weight prior to many orthopedic and intrabdominal surgeries can lead to a faster recovery and less post-operative complications. For example, when performing gallbladder surgery or fixing hiatal hernia’s the liver has to be lifted upward. OPTIFAST taken a few weeks prior to surgery has been shown to shrink the liver making the surgery safer. In addition, losing weight helps increase one’s mobility which facilitates a speedier recovery. Please book a consultation to see if OPTIFAST prior to your surgery is right for you.
Physicians certified by the American Board of Obesity Medicine!
The Team is proud to announce that two of their physician experts have obtained the prestigious designation of Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine. This is a testament to our physician’s commitment to providing our patients with the most up to date and evidence based patient care.
By obtaining this designation it certifies that our physicians have obtained expertise is the pathophysiology of obesity, surgical and non-surgical management strategies and caring for the whole patient. The American Board of Obesity Medicine is the primary board responsible in ensuring credentials and training is adequate for expertise in obesity medicine. We would like to congratulate our physicians for obtaining this prestigious designation.
If you would like to see how one of our Obesity Medicine Specialists can help you on your weight loss journey please book a complimentary consultation.