What to expect at the Weight Loss Consultation with Dr Shah
If you’ve tried to lose weight for a while, you may have some anxiety about what to expect. It’s normal to be nervous before your first appointment.
At your first appointment, your doctor will talk with you about:
- your weight loss goals,
- what your day-to-day routine looks like (diet and exercise),
- how long you’ve tried to lose weight, and
- your medical history.
- Body measurements/pictures
- Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) to measure body composition, which divides your weight into different components, such as Lean Body Mass and Fat Mass, to assess health and help guide interventions.
Your doctor’s goal is to help you find the best treatment so you can lose weight and keep it off in the long-term.
Your doctor will talk with you to determine whether you’d benefit from treatments like:
- simple diet and exercise,
- stress management,
- behavioral or mental health therapy,
- weight loss medications
- vitamin injections
Your first appointment will last for about 60 minutes.
Follow-up appointments will last for about 30 minutes.