Frequently Asked Questions

The combination of three main components make our program a success that you will find is easy to follow, quick to adapt into your normal lifestyle, and beneficial to your overall health and wellness

Our medically supervised program will provide you with a foundation to obtain your healthy weight range quickly and safely.
The typical patient that follows our program will lose 5 to 10 pounds their 1st week and can lose 15 to 20 pounds their 1st month.

Our program utilizes:

• Weekly visits to monitor your progress and ensure quality medical care and ongoing support
• FDA approved appetite suppressants to control your hunger
• Supplemental injections to enhance your overall weight loss
• Individualized nutritional planning
• Exercise counseling and support

This successful combination will not only help you to lose weight, but to ultimately keep it off..

What are the appetite suppressants?
• They are safe, effective and control hunger. They are FDA approved and are recommended by the National Institute of Health for the treatment of weight loss.

Is phen/fen used?
• Absolutely Not. The combination of phen/fen has been taken off the market and is not available due to its negative affects on health
• Instead we only use FDA approved appetite suppressants because of their long term safety and efficacy are recommended by the National Institute of Health.

What are the injections?
• The supplemental injections are a combination of vitamins, minerals and amino acids that are vital to our weightloss program as they enhance your weightloss results
• They help your body eliminate fat, control carbohydrate metabolism, aide your body’s immune system and increase energy.
• We strongly encourage their use not only as part of the program, but as a supplement to your daily lifestyle.

Do the injections control your appetite?
• No, the FDA appetite suppressant is what controls their appetite

Is the injection just B12
• No, our injections are a combination of vitamins, minerals and amino acids which include B12.

What is the average weight loss of a patient?
• The typical patient that follows our program will lose 5 to 10 pounds their 1st week and can lose 15 to 20 pounds their 1st month.

I just had an EKG done and/or blood work can I bring them in instead of having them re-done at your office?
• In order to ensure we provide you the best service, an EKG and blood work must be performed during the initial visit so that the most current and accurate results can be used in the evaluation process by our physicians

Do I have to come into the office weekly?
• Weekly visits are essential to your success as this gives us an opportunity to not only dispense your medication to you, but to also assess your progress and to sit one-on-one with you to discuss problems/questions/concerns.
• It is because of this personal interaction with us that you will not only be given a method on how to lose weight, but you will gain a support system.
• We will be here for you weekly to take pride in your successes and to help you through this transition.

What is the nutritional plan?
• We use a low caloric diet that consists of lean protein, favorable carbohydrates and good fats
• Our nutritional plan is proven and effective as it increases the body’s ability to burn fat and curb sweet and starch cravings.

Do I have to exercise?
• As part of our personal assessment, we will evaluate your current level of exercise and make recommendations that will instill exercise into your lifestyle as an aide in meeting your healthy weight range

How long does the initial consultation normally last?
• We suggest that each patient plan your schedule to allow at least an hour to an hour and a half for the initial visit.

Is your program the Zone diet?
• No we are not. However Dr. Garcia’s Weight Management Program is the approved provider of Dr. Barry Sears’ health wellness and performance systems.
• We offer many Zone products, including essential supplements.
• These supplements include Omega|RX, Polyphenol Plus, and many others.
• We encourage you to talk to our staff during your visit about these products and how they can improve your health/wellbeing