Lifestyle Medicine Bariatric Plan

Our treatment follows the practice guidelines of the American Society of Bariatric Physicians and consists of Intensive Lifestyle Intervention. You will have the initial assessment and follow up by Dr Porrata. Follow ups will be sheduled initially more frequently to adjust the therapy and then spaced up to once a month according to your needs.

First, perform an initial patient work-up to determine treatment based on each patient’s history, physical exam, laboratory work and other appropriate testing, as needed.

Second, provide counseling and follow-up on proper eating habits, exercise, behavior modification and other aspects of weight loss throughout the program.

Review the potential benefits and risk of any medication that may be used during treatment.

Lastly, develop an individual weight maintenance program for each patient after weight loss goals are achieved.