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Non-Medically Monitored OPTIFAST® Program
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- More than 1000 calories per day
- 6 to 12 weeks of OPTIFAST®(Phase I)
- 6 to 12 weeks of transitioning from OPTIFAST® to conventional food (Phase II)
- Weekly group sessions facilitated by a behaviorist, dietitian or an exercise specialist
- Weekly interview with a registered nurse
- Patients with significant health histories such as diabetes, hypertension and heart disease, may require medical monitoring, especially if on medications that must be adjusted as one loses weight
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