INITIAL EVALUATION

 

The initial evaluation includes:

• an informative lecture conducted by the COMP nurse coordinator
• dietary and psychological evaluations by a dietician and a clinical professional counselor
• an evaluation by a board certified physician.
• appropriate referrals to other specialties as indicated.

COMP DIETARY EVALUATION

The COMP Dietary Evaluation is conducted during a patient's initial appointment in the COMP Clinic. It lasts approximately one hour and is conducted by a Registered Dietitian. The dietitian discusses the medical, family, social and diet history of the patient. The dietitian then devises an individualized dietary plan, working with the patient's food preferences, habits, and lifestyle, in order to create a balanced and healthy eating plan to promote weight loss. Exercise is also encouraged as part of a
healthy lifestyle; fitness plans are developed with each patient's needs in mind. All patients are encouraged to follow up on a regular basis with the dietitian to provide positive re-enforcement and to monitor the dietary behavior.

COMP PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION

A psychological evaluation is conducted during a patient's initial appointment in the COMP Clinic. It lasts approximately one hour and is conducted by a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. The counselor discusses various social, psychological and environmental factors that may or may not influence eating disorders and a patient's participation in the COMP program.

EVALUATION BY BOARD CERTIFIED PHYSICIAN

This includes a complete history and physical examination, assessment of medical complications related to obesity, necessary laboratory and other investigations. This is followed by an in depth discussion of all the options for weight reduction and maintenance of weight reduction.

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