All weight loss programs start with a consultation. During the consultation we review your medical history, family history and social history. At this time, Dr. Bissoon will determine if you need laboratory diagnostic testing. As part of your visit, we will either draw the blood in our office or give you a prescription and you can go to any laboratory of your choice.

After the blood is drawn, we will perform a medical examination to include your height, weight, percent body fat, percent muscle and the Body Mass Index. In addition we may also take measurements and photographs. These parameters will be monitored on subsequent visits to monitor your progress.

Once the physical examination is completed, Dr. Bissoon will review the HCG diet in detail with you. He will review what you can eat for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks. Although the HCG Diet does not require exercise, we encourage patients to get 20-25 minutes of cardiovascular exercise as this starts you on the road to life style change.

Dr. Bissoon will then teach you the technique of administering self injections. This training is easily learned by most all patients rather quickly.

We will make up a 30 day supply of pre-filled HCG syringes. This makes it easy for you to do you own daily injections without having to draw up the exact amount everyday. The syringes are placed in cold pack with an ice pack. Once you get home, you will remove the syringes from the bag and place it in the refrigerator.

We advise all patients that once you finish injecting yourself, you cannot dispose of the used syringes in the garbage. We recommend you go to the pharmacy and get a small Bio-Hazard container (red container) or bring the used syringes back to the office for disposal.

For follow-up, we prefer to weigh in weekly.