For those of you seeking weight management we have introduced some new and innovative medications and regimens. These approaches keep pounds off without depleting your body of the nutrients it needs and, at the same time, helping you feel satisfied. Of course, exercise is the key to a healthy lifestyle and toned muscles. Simply taking medically supervised prescriptions that increase your metabolism and give you more energy is the solution to getting on the right track and maintaining a healthy weight. Vitamin B-12 injections are still an important contributor to your well-being and helpful in increasing your energy, heightening your metabolism and feeding your nervous system.

Vitamin B-12 injections enhance your mood; researchers have found they help with depression and fatigue. Vitamin B-12 injections are absorbed directly into your system; therefore, you’re receiving the total benefit of the vitamin. When taking Vitamin B-12 orally it is going through your digestive system losing a great deal of its benefit and effect.

How does the weight control program work?

Dr. Sterner treats each person on an individual basis. Each person has different medical, metabolic as well as lifestyle needs. Dr. Sterner offers appetite suppressants in his program. The medication are safe as prescribed even for breast feeding mothers. Along with the medications, you will receive a vitamin B-12 injection to increase your metabolism, to give you more energy, and to make it easier to loose weight. Also you will receive a Guide to Reduction which highlights the daily intake of foods and offers meal planning. Typically, a woman will lose 2 to 3 pounds per week and a man 3 to 4 pounds per week.

How often will I need to visit the office?

Dr. Sterner sees you every two weeks. The successful weight control program provides for adequate medical supervision.

What if I have questions or concerns between visits?

You are encouraged to call with medical questions or concerns. Please call (619) 222-5483 anytime after hour and your calls will be returned as quickly as possible.

How much will the weight control program cost me?

As little as $10.00 a day, depending on your program. your first visit will include a non-disrobing physical exam, a review of your medical history and your vitamin B-12 injection. The first visit is $135; your follow-up visits are $95 and that includes your vitamin B-12 injection. There are no prepayments an no contracts. Medications are additional and cost between $15 and $30 every two weeks.