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Comprehensive Weight Management Program
Getting Started

If you are considering a comprehensive weight loss program or bariatric surgery, please:

1. Attend an informational session
2. Complete the assessment forms
3. Make an appointment to discuss your options

STEP ONE: ATTEND

Plan to attend one of our free weekly weight loss information sessions.

In 2009, sessions are held:

• 1st Tuesday, 3:00-4:00 pm at Dean East Clinic
• 2nd Monday, 3:00-4:00 pm at Dean West Clinic
• 3rd Friday, 8:00-9:00 am at Dean East Clinic
• 4th Thursday, 8:00-9:00 am at Dean West Clinic

In 2010, sessions will be held:

• 1st Friday , 8:00-9:00 am at Dean East Clinic
• 2nd Monday, 3:00-4:00 pm at Dean West Clinic
• 3rd Monday, 3:00-4:00 pm at Dean East Clinic
• 4th Thursday, 8:00-9:00 am at Dean West Clinic
  

Here are the handouts from this information session:

• Very Low Calorie Diet Program Description (PDF file)
• LEARN Program Description (PDF file)
• Shared Medical Appointment Weight Loss Program Description (PDF file)
• Guidelines for Treating Obesity / BMI Chart (PDF file)

If you are interested specifically in bariatric surgery, plan to attend one of our free weight loss surgery informational sessions, held quarterly. Call (608) 824-4457 or (800) 808-1190 for more information.

Here are the handouts from this information session:

• SMA Success Habits - Yearly Outline fo Topics (PDF file)
• Presurgical To Do List (PDF file)

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STEP TWO: FORMS

Complete the following forms:

• Print and complete the Dean Comprehensive Weight Management Questionnaire, which includes a weight loss readiness test (PDF)
• Print and complete and sign the Authorization to Disclose Protected Medical Information Form (PDF)

Bring the completed forms to informational session you will be attending, or mail to:

DEAN COMPREHENSIVE WEIGHT MANAGEMENT
Dean West Clinic
752 N. High Point Rd
Madison, WI 53717

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STEP THREE: MAKE AN APPOINTMENT

After you have attended the information session and submitted your completed forms, please call (608) 824-4457 or toll free (800) 808-1190 to schedule an appointment to discuss the best treatment options available to you.

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Still Have Questions?

Our goal here at Dean Comprehensive Weight Management is to help guide you while you make these important decisions on your path to a healthy new life.

If you have any questions about any of this process, please do not hesitate to contact us at (608) 824-4457 or (800) 808-1190, or email weightmanagement@deancare.com.

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