PATHWeigh One

This program is a full meal replacement plan that combines the great-tasting OPTIFAST^® product, with medical monitoring and comprehensive lifestyle education.  This program follows the principle of stimuli narrowing in that the formula is used as a tool to help you control calorie intake.  The OPTIFAST^® program can enhance your health, vitality and enjoyment of life. 

How does the program succeed?

• Great tasting meal replacement diet
• By restricting your food options for a limited time, OPTIFAST^® helps you control calorie intake and focus on making healthy lifestyle changes.
• Medical supervision
• Utilizes the expertise of physicians to help you lose weight safely.
• Comprehensive lifestyle education
• Helps you achieve and sustain better health.
• Counseling
• Individual and group counseling by experts who understand your challenges.
• Ongoing personalized support
• Included both during and after weight loss to help you achieve and maintain success.
• Accountability
• To provide structure and cultivate discipline

What to expect?

An initial medical assessment- includes a physical exam, EKG, and lab testing with one of our physicians.

• After the initial assessment, you and the physician decide on the length of the program that will best meet your goals and needs. Typically, individuals with 40+ pounds to lose will be in active weight loss phase from six to 12 weeks, and then gradually transition back to food for about six weeks.

Active Weight Loss

You'll consume the OPTIFAST^® meal replacement formulas instead of typical foods so you don't have to worry about counting calories.  You will also begin important lifestyle changes.

• Weekly weight, blood pressure, pulse, and progress checks
• Weekly medical visits with nurse practitioner
• Scheduled lab tests to monitor health and assist in medication/nutrition adjustments
• Weekly lifestyle education classes and support
• Led by dietitians, exercise specialists, and counselors
• Supportive educational materials
• Optional meetings with counselors for additional support are available

Transition

During this phase, food is gradually introduced back into the meal plan; however, calories remain low so weight loss is still significant.  All of the meal plans include complete nutrition.  This is a critical time for continued support and lifestyle change education.

• Two mandatory meetings as well as regular weekly check-ins with the dietitian:
• During the first meeting, the transition meal plan is put together. The transition may occur over six weeks, but can last longer. Covered topics include dealing with the transition, staying in control, proper portion sizes, individual food preferences or needs, and handling special occasions.
• The second meeting occurs prior to joining the RightWeigh long-term weight management program. During this meeting, metabolic testing results are discussed and long-term meal plans are created to ensure lasting results. The challenges of managing weight long-term, getting back on track, and specific nutrition questions will also be addressed.

RightWeigh Lifestyle Program

Upon completion of  PATHWeigh I, the patient is automatically enrolled in the RightWeigh lifestyle program.  This long-term weight management program helps you maintain a healthy weight over time, particularly in the critical first year after completing the program.