Horizon Medical Group
21 Lempka Drive
Florida, NY  10921
845.651.1777

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Medically supervised !

 
   
Our program uses the medically proven OPTIFAST product line.  After careful medical evaluation of our clients a typical program consists of three phases:
 
1) Full Formula (weeks 1-12):  this is considered a "very low calorie diet" and requires medical supervision.  In this phase the participant has little more than the OPTIFAST products and a typical prescription ragnes from 800 to 1120 calories per day.  The most dramatic weight loss is seen in this this phase.  Our dietician and social worker are a great asset to patients as they again learn how to eat healthy and adjust to this new life style.  Our group "Lifestyle Education Series is a big help at this early stage of the program and all are encouraged to attend the meetings.
 
  2) Transition (weeks13-18): in this "regular" food is gradually reintroduced into the diet.  This is always healthy fare and is built upon the good habits developed in the Full Formula phase.
   
  3) Maintenance: We encourage participants to stay with the product as a healthy alternative to typical American high-calorie dining.  Many patients have managed to keep their weight off using only 2 nutritious snacks daily in addition to a calorie controlled meal.
   
  Science is at the heart of successful weight loss and our initial entry physical includes an EKG, standard lab tests, a calorimetric measuring of body metabolism and a body composition analysis to track your progress.  Blood tests (usually covered by insurance) are also an important safety feature.
   
  "Weigh in" is held Thursday evening between 6:30 and 7:00 PM.  The Group Session starts at 7:00 PM and lasts about thirty minutes..
   
 

In addition to those listed a special plan can be designed unique to your lifestyle and weight loss goals !