Weight Loss Packages

 

Our weight loss health package consists of a Consultant directed personalised programme designed to help individuals achieve their weight loss goals.

The aim is to support individuals in losing weight in a healthy and sustainable manner with the additiional reassurance that a Consultant Endocrinologist with a specialist interest is overseeing care.

If additional support is required (e.g. from a dieticians, nutritionist or psychologist) we are also able to facilitate the relevant onward referral.

The pathway does not include the cost of any medications or onward referrals

Please note that the initial appointment for blood tests requires to be booked BEFORE 10am to ensure accuracy of results

Weight Loss Pathway - Stage 1

The aim of this stage of the pathway is to determine suitability for weight loss intervention, ensure safety and to address any other medical conditions that may be contributing to overall health. After completion of the patient questionnaire and blood screening tests, a Consultant Endocrinologist will explain all of the results and advise with regards to next steps. If suitabilty for intervention is confirmed then the appropriate prescription (if indicated) will be provied and patients will then proceed to Stage 2 of the pathway

Whats Included?
  • Detailed patient questionnaire
  • Blood tests:
  • Full blood count
  • Liver functiont tests
  • Bone markers (including calcium & phosphate)
  • Total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, TGs
  • Thyroid Function Tests
  • HbA1c (diabetes check)
  • Ferritin
  • Folate
  • Vitamin B12
  • Vitamin D
  • Cortisol
  • Testosterone
  • Consultant Endocrinologist consultation (30 minutes)

Weight Loss Pathway - Stage 2

Following initiation of medication, this appointment is to ensure tolerance to the medications and also response to intervention with a particular focus on safety. At this appointment, the decision will also be made with regards to continuation (or cessation) of therapy.

Whats Included?
  • Consultant Endocrinologist consultation (15 minutes)

Weight Loss Pathway - Stage 3

To ensure ongoing tolerance of intervention and ongoing safety of intervention, regular monitoring is provided by a Consultant Endocrinologist.

Whats Included?
  • Three further consultant reviews to ensure progress and safety.
  • 9 month follow up with Consultant Endocrinologist (10 minutes - video consultation)
  • 15 month follow up with Consultant Endocrinologist (10 minutes - video consultation)
  • 24 month follow up with Consultant Endocrinologist (10 minutes - video consultation)