Kick Start

So I had my first appointment today at Ageless MedSpa.

Here are some things you should expect on your initial visit.

I didn't get to meet Dr. Reis Martin yet, I had some biometric testing to do. It was extremely similar to what I had gone through at Aviva. Initially when you start, they do a few tests in office to see where you're at. The first is scale test specially calibrated to do your BMI and total water and fat percentages. You step on the scale barefoot, the nurse will plug in your height and your age. Once the machine is ready, you grip the handles, wait a few seconds and a print off comes out with your information. This test alone runs about $70-75 to do. 

The second test they will run, is an EKG. The nurse will put sticky pads on your ankles, wrists and on your chest and abdomen. You'll have to take off your shirt and bra for this test, but you'll be in a paper gown. This charge is included with your nurse visit, which is $20. 

The only time you'll have to pay a copay is when you visit with the doctor. Normally you'll be checking in on a regular basis with the nurse, so $20 each appointment. Plus whatever supplies you may need.

After all this information is taken, Cody or one of the other nurses will sit down and go through everything with you. Because I'm already familiar with this diet plan, it was quick and easy. For others this could be time consuming. I really like Cody because she has done this herself and has first hand experience. She's really friendly and professional, she's trustworthy. I've already built trust with her, so it's extremely easy. However for others just starting, it's something you'll have to find within your means to trust your new provider, and comfort level. 

During this time you'll discuss your measurements from your biometric testing, how the diet works, what you can and can't have, and what they offer on hand in office.

After this, you can explore the office and take in what they have to offer. Most of the products they use are from Health Wise or Bariatrix company. They have an array of different protein shakes, that you can try and sample right there in the office. This is a MUST for me, just because I really want to know what I'm getting myself into before investing. They also have a variety of protein bars, that are really good! I love the rocky road and peanut butter and jelly bars. They're out of this world. 

The boxes will run you $15 and there's 7 bars I believe in them. I'm not sure how much the shakes cost, as I haven't bought any just yet. Cody hooked me up with some samples. The VHP shakes have way more protein and I consider them the "hardcore" shakes. These are the ones you get if you're doing 3 shakes a day, period. Scary right? She gave me the strawberry one to try. I've had the vanilla and chocolate. I prefer the chocolate and the vanilla flavored one...well I wrote an entire blog post about it a while ago if that tells you anything! 

The Proti brand shakes are 100cals and they can be turned into puddings as well. I haven't tried these shakes, only in the mocha flavor, which I loved! She gave me strawberry, vanilla and chocolate to try. 

Normally it is suggested that you mix these with water. When I was at Aviva I didn't bother with using a blender. I just used one of those blender bottles with a whisk in it. The shakes were okay, but not great. I will NEVER get used to the taste of whey protein. It's something that I'm going to have to try and get a grip on all over again. So this time, I'm going to try blending them in a blender. For this, you can use ice and water. I also bought some Silk Almond milk so I'll try both out and let you guys know what I think. 

So they had this blender in the office:

I went ahead and picked it up. The office is right by my favorite store, TARGET! I bought it for $24.99 I think, I'm not sure why it's $29.99 on the site but whatever. It's perfect for what I need, there are two different caps. One you screw on with the blending blades, the other just for drinking. I'm planning on taking this to work with me. There was another blender they had at Target for $14.99 I think, but Oster I figured is higher quality and I wanted to to last seeing as I'll be using it for a while.

Cody did write me an order for blood work also. My next appointment is on Monday the 9th, and I'll be meeting my new doctor for the first time then. She will go over my blood work and plan and we'll go from there! 

I'm really excited and we'll see how it goes! My goal is to lose 40lbs, and I'm confident I can get there! As always if you have any questions please feel free to comment or leave me a message!