Weight Loss Goals
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How much weight can I expect to lose?
What if I only want to lose a few pounds?
What is Dr. Katsura's dietMD Hawaii Program for weight loss?
How fast can I lose weight? And is it safe?
All I want is a prescription for an Appetite Suppressant. Will you just write me one?
About Obesity
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How do I kno if I'm obese?
How many women in the US are overweight or obese?
How many men in the US are overweight or obese?
How does the BMI work?
The BMI or Body Mass Index is a calculation which takes your weight in kilograms (kg) divided by your height in meters (m)squared. Since your BMI describes your body weight relative to height, it correlates strongly with your amount of body fat. However it is not a direct measure of body fat, and by itself is only an indicator of obesity/overweight. For example, very muscular individuals can have a high BMI without being overweight. Because of this, other methods such as calculating waist-to-hip circumference ratios are also used to evaluate obesity. Note that BMI is used differently for children. For Adults, these are the generally accepted ranges within BMI:A BMI below 18.5 is considered underweight.
- A BMI between 18.5 and 25 is considered healthy.
- A BMI between 25 and 30 is considered overweight.
- A BMI between 30 and 35 is considered moderately obese.
- A BMI between 35 and 40 is considered severely obese.
- A BMI of 40 or higher is considered very severely (morbidly) obese.
Why is being obese unhealthy?
Obesity increases the risk of developing diseases including:Type 2 (adult-onset) diabetes
- High blood pressure (hypertension)
- Stroke (cerebrovascular accident or CVA)
- Heart attack (myocardial infarction or MI)
- Heart failure (congestive heart failure)
- Cancer (certain forms such as cancer of the prostate and cancer of the colon and rectum)
- Gallstones and gall bladder disease (cholecystitis)
- Gout and gouty arthritis
- Osteoarthritis (degenerative arthritis) of the knees, hips, and the lower back
- Sleep apnea (failure to breath normally during sleep, lowering blood oxygen)
Is obesity a medical condition?
Scheduling
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How does the complimentary doctor consultation work?
Are you available on weekends for appointments?
How long does the program take?
How often do I get to see Dr. Katsura?
Fees
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How much does the dietMD Hawaii Program cost?
How much does the dietMD Hawaii Program cost?
Your investment in the Fast Start Program depends on your payment terms. Please call our office so we can find the best plan for you and get you the treatment you need to help you lose weight.We also have an excellent financing program through CARE CREDIT. If you qualify your monthly payments can be as low as $67!