Dr. Santos's Weight Loss Program 

Many men and women suffer from metabolic problems that make it difficult for them to lose weight. An underactive thyroid for example can have a devasting effect on your metabolism. Many doctors measure a patients thyroid using a TSH test. The TSH test is an inaccurate test for evaluating ones thyroid. There are many men and women with a normal TSH that still have symptoms of a low thyroid. Dr. Santos has diagnosed many such patients, and correcting the thyroid problem can dramatically increase metabolism and aid weight loss. 

Dr. Santos's weight loss program begins first with a very comprehensive blood test. It tests for thyroid problems, liver function, kidney function, electrolytes, anemia, etc.  The test will reveal any metabolic problems you may have. Those identified will be corrected with supplementation. 

The Diet 

The precribed diet is a 1,000-1,200 calorie diet. The amount depends on the goal of each patient.  It involves the consumption of prescribed shakes, soups, and coffee throughout the day. Dinner and lunch meals will be self prepared or purchased but there are strict guidelines that need to be followed.  Water is an important part of a weight loss plan. Each patient must consume 8 glasses a day. After each week, the patient returns to the clinic for re-evaluation.  Patients lose at least 2-5 lbs per week. This is a 5 week program where patients lose about 20-30lbs in total.  The cost of the program is $120 per week. 

Supplements 

Supplements will be prescribed on an individual basis. Also, during the program patients will be prescibed a weight loss injection called B12-Myoden Injection. These self injections greatly accelerate the fat burning process, suppress appetite and increase energy. 

To book a consultation please call 604-439-1230.