Dear Prospective OptiNet Patient:
Thank you for your interest in
supervised on-line weight loss. The goal of the OptiNet Program is to
provide you with an effective weight management treatment plan which
combines the use of Optifast® supplement with a balanced meal plan. What
makes OptiNet especially unique is the inclusion of a weekly, personal phone
consult with a dietician who is highly skilled in weight management. Your
dietician will work both with your doctor and with our own on-site physician
to develop a plan which is tailored personally to your needs.
The program includes:
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12 weeks of treatment
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Review of laboratory studies by Dr. Barbara Berkeley, our
Weight Management Partners physician.
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Initial dietary consult and creation of diet plan with
one of our highly skilled dieticians.
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Weekly phone consults with your personal dietician.
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Contact, as needed, between Dr. Berkeley and your
personal physician.
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Bi-weekly shipping of Optifast® supplement to your home
or preferred location.
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Continued access to ordering Optifast® on-line for
patients who successfully complete the OptiNet Program.
OptiNet costs:
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One-time nonrefundable program fee:
$350
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Optifast® costs: $84
per week (1 case of Optifast ready-to-drink supplement)
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Shipping (every two weeks):
$20-25 on average (cost must be calculated for your location)
Who is eligible for OptiNet?
Since OptiNet involves on-line
treatment, it is not suitable for patients with complex medical conditions
or for those who need frequent monitoring of medications. Patients who take
insulin or anti-coagulant medicine (Coumadin), for example, are not eligible
for participation. Prior to enrolling in our program, we ask you to discuss
your medical history with our head dietician. Both she and Dr. Berkeley
will then decide whether OptiNet is safe for you.
What then?
Once you are accepted into the OptiNet
Program, we will ask you to see your personal physician to have some initial
blood tests and a history and physical form completed. Your doctor will
also certify your starting weight. You should check with your doctor as to
whether these services will be covered by your medical insurance policy.
(Please note that none of the OptiNet costs from Weight Management Partners
will be covered by insurance.)
Dr. Berkeley will review your medical
information and will contact your physician to obtain clearance for you to
begin the program.
Our dietician will then contact you to
set up your personal diet plan and to discuss a schedule for weekly phone
visits. We will ship out your initial Optifast® order and you’ll be ready
to begin!
What will we ask of you?
Aside from doing a good job of following
your prescribed diet, we will ask you to get a “monitored” weekly weight.
This means that you will need to find a place where you can weigh in and
have a non-biased observer confirm the reading by signature. We will accept
weights from your doctor’s office, a weight management group (like Weight
Watchers, Jenny Craig, etc..), a pharmacy, a school nurse, a Y or other
fitness facility. If you have other suggestions, we are happy to discuss
them.
We will also expect you to fulfill your
obligation of meeting by phone with your dietician each and every week. If
you miss a phone visit, our policy is to suspend further delivery of
Optifast®. We also reserve the right to terminate your program and stop
shipping Optifast® if we are concerned about your medical condition or if
the Optifast® is being used by anyone but you.
How much weight can you expect to
lose?
While everyone is different, you can
expect to lose an average of 2-3 pounds weekly while on the OptiNet
program. If you need to lose more than 25-40 pounds, you may want to
continue on past 12 weeks with additional treatment. Extended treatment can
be paid for on a week to week basis.
If you would like to get started,
your first step is to contact us by calling 440 338 6009 and asking for a
free evaluation for the OptiNet Program. You may also email us at
info@weightmp.com.
We look forward to hearing from you and
to helping you meet your weight loss goals!
With best wishes,
The Staff of Weight Management
Partners, Inc.
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