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Now is the time that many of us are focusing on losing weight and getting into shape to enjoy the great outdoors. We brought in our Ask the Expert partner and go-to resource for weight loss questions, the Saint Mary's Weight Management Program team, in today to help. They offer a weight loss program called "Weigh to Wellness". Dr. Kim Turke of Advantage Health Weigh to Wellness explains it and introduces us to their patient Margaret O'Donnell. Ask the Expert Weigh to Wellness Benefit from Prevention & Improvement -Heart Disease -Diabetes -Hypertension -Sleep apnea -Cancer Option 1 - Very Low Calorie Diet -Approximately 800 calories -26 week program -Complete meal replacements -Transition back to regular food -Evaluation, weekly visits, group visits Option 2 - Low Calorie Diet -Approx. 1,000-1,500 calories -26 week program -Combination of "regular" food and/or meal replacements -Includes weekly office visits & group visits Continuing Care Program 1 -Biweekly appointments -Continued weight loss/maintenance -Prescription weight control medication -Multiple medical problems Continuing Care Program 2 -Monthly appointments -Meet with dietitian or behavorists & physician Ask The Expert Weigh to Wellness 245 Cherry Street SE - Suite 104 Grand Rapids 616-685-3333 www.advantagehealth.org Ask the Expert at www.woodtv.com
