Obesity Treatment Program – stages 1 and 2, extended package for 6 months

What makes this package unique?

• Comprehensive and continuous care
  The package ensures a smooth transition from Stage 1 to Stage 2 without organizational breaks, under the supervision of an experienced team of specialists.
• Individualized approach
  Each person is provided with a personalized therapy plan, regularly updated in response to progress and needs, while respecting your capabilities and limitations.
• Extended diagnostics
  You gain access to a wide range of laboratory and imaging tests, enabling a comprehensive assessment of health status (including abdominal ultrasound, vitamin D1 level test).
• Intensive psychodietetic and psychological support
  Frequent dietitian and psychologist consultations help consolidate new habits, understand emotional mechanisms, and better control your relationship with food.
• Progress monitoring
  Body composition analysis is performed monthly, and regular specialist visits allow close tracking of therapy outcomes and quick responses to emerging challenges.
• Holistic care
  Support from the attending physician, dietitian/psychodietitian, psychologist, physiotherapist, and program coordinator throughout the full course of therapy.

What does the package include?

Area of support	Stage 1 Extended	Stage 2 Extended
Medical consultation	1 initial consultation with a doctor	4 visits with the attending physician (PTLO/PTBO)
Laboratory test package	Complete blood count, creatinine, lipid profile, AST, ALT, uric acid, fasting glucose, HbA1c, TSH, general urinalysis, insulin, vitamin D (25OHD3), ferritin, iron, transferrin, vitamin B12	Repetition of the full package of tests from Stage 1 in subsequent cycles
Body composition analysis	1 measurement	Monthly
Quality of life questionnaire	Yes	Yes
Dietitian/psychodietitian	—	6 visits
Psychologist	—	1 consultation
Physiotherapist	—	1 consultation
Abdominal ultrasound	1 test	1 test
Coordination and monitoring	—	Ongoing care of the program coordinator

Who is this package for?

The package is recommended both for people starting their journey in the fight against excess weight, and for those struggling with its chronic form or requiring continuation of treatment after bariatric surgery. It is also intended for people with comorbidities, difficulties maintaining achieved body weight, or in need of regular and comprehensive diagnostics.

You don’t have to do it alone! With the support of doctors, dietitians, psychologists, and physiotherapists, you receive tools, knowledge, and motivation for lasting change – step by step, at your own pace, with professional care and progress monitoring.

Obesity is a disease – we treat it as a team.

Discover our patient’s story!

The Obesity Treatment Program is the result of many years of experience of an interdisciplinary team of specialists. It was created for adults struggling with overweight and obesity, offering comprehensive care at every stage of treatment. The program was developed in collaboration with physicians certified by the Polish Association for the Study of Obesity (PTLO) and the Polish Obesity Research Society (PTBO), dietitians, psychodietitians, psychologists, and physiotherapists.

Team of Specialists

Within the program, the patient is cared for by a team of experts:

• Attending physicians (certified by PTLO/PTBO)
• Dietitians and psychodietitians
• Psychologists
• Physiotherapists
• Other specialists, whose involvement is determined individually by the attending physician

Scope and Structure of the Program

The program includes:

• Conservative treatment: education, lifestyle changes, psychological and dietary support, individualized nutrition plans, physical activity tailored to the patient’s abilities
• Pharmacological treatment: selection and monitoring of weight-loss medications in line with the latest guidelines
• Surgical treatment: qualification and preparation for bariatric procedures, pre- and postoperative support in selected centers
• Postoperative care: monitoring results, preventing complications, supporting the maintenance of treatment outcomes

A key role is played by the coordinator, who oversees the treatment process, schedules appointments, reminds patients about tests, and serves as a constant point of contact.

Stages of the Obesity Treatment Program

1. Tests, Diagnosis, Action Plan

• Initial qualification and diagnostics:
  • Completing medical and dietary questionnaires
  • Consultation with the attending physician
  • Referral for and analysis of necessary diagnostic tests
• Development of an individualized treatment plan:
  • Setting therapeutic goals
  • Selecting appropriate treatment methods (conservative, pharmacological, surgical)
  • Preparing a nutrition and physical activity plan

2. Implementation of the therapeutic program (up to 12 months, with the possibility of continuation)

• Regular visits to specialists (physician, dietitian, psychologist, physiotherapist)
• Monitoring progress and adjusting the treatment plan if necessary
• Psychological and motivational support

Possible surgical treatment

• Qualification for bariatric surgery
• Preparation for surgery (dietary, psychological, physiotherapeutic support)
• Postoperative care and monitoring of treatment outcomes

3. Long-term care and relapse prevention

• Regular check-ups and consultations
• Support in maintaining achieved results
• Health education and prevention

Individualization and Support

• Each patient receives an individualized treatment plan tailored to their needs, health status, and abilities.
• The team of specialists works together to provide comprehensive, personalized care.
• Program participants are never left on their own – at every stage they can rely on support, motivation, and professional guidance.

Why Choose This Program?

• Obesity is a chronic disease requiring a team-based, professional approach.
• The program ensures not only weight reduction, but also improvements in metabolic health, well-being, and quality of life.
• Collaboration with certified specialists guarantees the highest standard of care and effective treatment.

Take care of your health with the help of an experienced team. Together, we will achieve your goal! Obesity is a disease. We treat it as a team.

You can undergo tests, consultations, and treatment at one of the facilities selected during purchase.

Within 2 business days of purchase, a representative of the facility will contact you to schedule your appointment.

Preparation for tests

1. Body composition analysis

• No alcohol for 24 hours before the test.
• No caffeinated drinks for 12 hours before the test.
• Avoid physical activity immediately before the test. Ideally, refrain from exercise for 12 hours prior. Otherwise, results may be inaccurate. Measurements should be taken after rest.
• Do not eat immediately before the test. The last meal should be eaten at least 2–3 hours before the visit. If possible, it is recommended to do the test on an empty stomach. Measurements should always be taken at the same time of day.
• Empty your bladder 15–30 minutes before the test.
• Do not undergo the test directly after a shower/bath.
• Feet must be bare during the test (do not apply creams or lotions to feet and hands).
• No jewelry or watches should be worn during the test.
• The test should ideally be done in underwear or light, close-fitting clothing – try to dress similarly for each test to minimize measurement errors.
• It is recommended not to perform the test during menstruation.

There are some absolute contraindications when body composition analysis cannot be performed:

• cardiac pacemaker,
• electrical devices in the abdominal cavity, such as “Ability”,
• metal implants in the body (except cochlear implants or an insulin pump),
• pregnancy,
• epilepsy.

The test can be performed by people with orthodontic braces, dental implants, a cochlear implant, an insulin pump, or bone screws/plates.

Subsequent measurements should preferably be done at the same time of day.

2. Laboratory tests

To ensure your laboratory test results are as reliable as possible, please read the short guidelines below.

Blood collection

Day before collection – last meal by 6:00 p.m., light dinner, fasting in the morning. Avoid heavy physical effort, alcohol, and excessive caffeine for 24 hours before blood draw.

Make sure you are not experiencing an infection on the day of blood collection!

Urine collection

Collect the first urine after a night’s sleep, after prior washing. Collect from the middle stream. Abstain from sexual activity 24 hours before the test. Do not perform the test from 2 days before menstruation until 2 days after it ends, and not during menstruation.

Fever or infection makes it impossible to perform the test. Please inform us of this before your visit.