1 First consultation
History, examination and blood tests ordered by Dr Mel. R3,500. Laboratory fees are billed separately by the lab.[confirm]
[to be written]2 Your results and plan
When your blood results are back, Dr Mel goes through them with you and you agree a written plan together.
[to be written]3 Starting the plan
You start the nutrition, activity and behaviour parts of the plan, and any prescription medication if it's clinically appropriate.
[to be written]4 Follow-ups
Regular appointments every 4 to 6 weeks to check how you're doing and adjust the plan. R1,500 each.Regular appointments every [4 to 6] weeks to check how you're doing and adjust the plan. R1,500 each.[confirm]
[to be written]5 Longer-term review
Together you decide whether to continue, change or step down the plan, including how to stop any medicine safely.
[to be written]Monitoring and follow-up
You see Dr Mel every 4 to 6 weeks, at whichever location suits you. At each follow-up she checks:You see Dr Mel every [4 to 6] weeks [confirm], at whichever location suits you. At each follow-up she checks:
- How you're feeling, and any side effects
- Your blood pressure
- Whether the plan is working for you, and what to change
- Whether blood tests need repeatingWhether blood tests need repeating [confirm interval]
If a medicine isn't suiting you, or is no longer needed, Dr Mel will adjust or stop it with you. Nothing is renewed without a follow-up.If a medicine isn't suiting you, or is no longer needed, Dr Mel will adjust or stop it with you. Nothing is renewed without a follow-up. [confirm]
Safety
Prescription medicines used in weight management can cause side effects, most often nausea, reflux, constipation or diarrhoea, and these are usually worst in the first weeks. Dr Mel explains what to expect for anything she prescribes and how to reach us if you're worried.Prescription medicines used in weight management can cause side effects, most often nausea, reflux, constipation or diarrhoea, and these are usually worst in the first weeks. Dr Mel explains what to expect for anything she prescribes and how to reach us if you're worried. [confirm] [compliance sign-off]
We only prescribe registered medicine dispensed by a licensed pharmacy. We don't use compounded products.We only prescribe registered medicine dispensed by a licensed pharmacy. We don't use compounded products. [compliance sign-off]
When to see a doctor
Contact us straight away, or go to your nearest emergency unit, if you have severe stomach pain that doesn't go away, vomiting you can't keep fluids down through, signs of dehydration, or yellowing of your skin or eyes.Contact us straight away, or go to your nearest emergency unit, if you have severe stomach pain that doesn't go away, vomiting you can't keep fluids down through, signs of dehydration, or yellowing of your skin or eyes. [confirm]
