How to Use the PWMS Education, Coaching and Self-Management System to Optimize Your Weight & Health and/or Pre-Qualify for Bariatric Surgery Pre-approval

• After program enrollment, select a Physician Weight Management Success Coach or Ask your doctor or physician' practice to join the PWMSP Network in order to receive your complimentary weight control shakes from PWMS & Bariatric Advantage*
• Complete Initial Weight Loss Goal Profiler and Pre-test
• Then review each online Teaching Module and take corresponding post-segment Mini-Test
• Next, complete the post-course Profiler and take the end of course Post-test
• Finally, click on Teaching Modules and Forms, and Create and Print "Certificate of Completion" for select course and now you are ready to begin our coaching and structured weight management program
• Schedule baseline metabolism measurement by PWMSC or Metabolic Testing Consultant, and select 6-month structured meal strategy and graduated activity plan
• Seek Initial Physician/Medical Evaluation for Proper Clearance and Consideration for Use of only FDA-approved Weight Loss Medications (Ask your doctor's office to Register and Join PWMS Coaching Network)
• Review one weight management success education principle every 2 to 4 weeks, take corresponding self-assessment, then simply Download & Print Documentation Form. Take form to your PWMS Physician/Coach or primary care doctor for completion.
• Consult with your Physician or Weight Management Success Coach after each review session for reinforcement and to clinically document program participation
• Implement each principle into your daily habits or practice
• Remember to take the final post-test after you have reviewed all teaching modules and taken all corresponding self-assessments
• Get 45 to 60 minutes of aerobic exercise 5 to 6 days per week
• Have physician or PWMSC refer you for professional nutritional counseling at the end of the 6-month preparation and pre-qualification program
• Attain a personal 5-year weight history from your physician
• Select, Refer to or Follow up with your Bariatric Surgery Center or Surgeon after 6-month Exit Medical Evaluation/Interview, if considering surgery
• Schedule and undergo Repeat Metabolism and Reassess Personal Calorie Budget
• Continue with your Structured Meal and Exercise Plan until you reach your goal and beyond!
• Continue participating in our $70 Pay-As-You-Go PWMS Coaching Program until you reach your goal!