Permanent Weight Loss

Since 2004 we've been helping our patients lose weight so they can feel better, look better, and live better.

We know trying to lose weight is challenging. We can help make it easier. The Get Healthy and Thin Program is designed for people who want an easy-to-follow program that they can manage.

Whether you need to lose 10 pounds or 100 pounds we can help. As the Southeast's largest physician supervised weight loss program we know losing weight isn't just about appearance. It's about living a better life!

Call us at (912) 427-7144 to get more information or schedule an appointment.

Start leading a better life today!

Currently accepting NEW patients into the Get Healthy and Thin Program in our Jesup office.

Life gives you a lot of things to worry about. Your weight doesn't need to be one of them!

Here's how we can help:

Patient Benefits:

Lose Weight

  • Lose up to 10% of your body weight in one month.

Control Your Appetite

  • We use FDA approved, prescription appetite suppressants that control hunger.

Control Your Cravings

  • Is chocolate a problem?
  • Does stress make you eat too much?
  • We have products to help!

Control Your Fat and Sugar Calories

  • We have products to absorb both

Feel Better

  • Have more energy using our multi-vitamin.
  • Enjoy life without feeling run down

Look Better

  • Last year we helped our patients reach their goals

Convenience

  • Use real food from the grocery store
  • See us only once a month
  • No contract

Why we are different:

We're a clinic that provides sound medical weight loss.
This is a safe, medically supervised program that makes losing weight easier. We are locally owned, developed, and supervised by Dr. David Cheney M.D.

Education is important.
Learn about weight loss. Forget the fads. Debunk the myths.

Our products help you lose weight by controlling the things that make weight loss difficult.
For example:

  • Hunger Pangs
  • Food Cravings
  • Eating When Not Hungry
  • Feeling Tired
  • Eating When Stressed
  • Eating When Bored.

We'll teach you how to lose weight by eating everyday grocery store food.
This keeps you from turning your life upside down for special food.

We care about you.
Our friendly, fun, and supportive staff will help you design a program that works for you. As your needs change so will your program.

Our Products:

Here is a brief description of how each of our products helps our patients lose weight. Our staff can explain each of these products in more detail with you.

Prescription Appetite Suppressants

  • Controls hunger pains
  • FDA approved
  • 30 years of safe and effective use
  • Main product patients use
  • Great product for every patient

Meal Replacement Shakes
  • Great tasting solution for eating on the go
  • Perfect for when there is no time to prepare a meal
  • Only 231 calories per shake
  • Choose from:  Chocolate , and Vanilla

Snack Pills

  • Convenient and filling snack option for the entire family
  • Small enough to take with you or enjoy at home
  • Only 20 calories per pill
  • Available in: chocolate and vanilla

Multi Vitamin*

  • Replenishes important nutrients that may be lost due to changes in daily diet
  • Shown to help preserve energy levels
  • Includes several vitamins and minerals in one complete formula
B12 Shot
  • Perfect all-natural vitamin boost
  • Restore depleted B12 levels
  • Quick absorbing
  • Extra nutritional support for a healthy low calorie lifestyle

Calorie Counter

  • Quick reference, with thousands of listings for delicious food choices
  • Includes special section with lower calorie food choices at fast food chains
  • Free with first office visit

Daily Diary

  • Great portable tool for identifying and correcting trouble spots in your daily diet
  • Small enough to carry in your pocket or purse
  • Free with monthly office visit

During your visits feel free to ask our staff about each product. Each product has its own use and purpose. We are happy to help you discover which products will be most beneficial to you.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Individual results may vary. Product to be used along with the Get Thin Program, which is based on reduced calories and an increase in exercise.

Questions and Answers:

Appointments

1. How quickly can I get an appointment?
Patients wanting a prescription medication are seen by appointment only. Call us at (912) 427-7144 and we'll schedule an appointment for you.

Medicines and Vitamins

1. Will our appetite suppressants show up in a drug test?
Not normally. Most drug tests look for illegal drugs and appetite suppressants are not illegal. We will be happy to provide our patients with a drug-screen letter anytime you request.

2. Are our appetite suppressants safe?
The appetite suppressants we use have been around for about 30 years, are FDA approved, and have an excellent safety record. We check each patient carefully to minimize any chance of an undesirable event.

3. Are there any side effects from our appetite suppressants?
Very few people experience side effects. The most common effects last 2-3 days and may include dry mouth, a jittery feeling (like you drank too much coffee), or mild headache. If you experience a problem with the medication, simply call us.

4. Why do we give you Multi-Vitamins?
Research has clearly shown that people losing weight become deficient in certain vitamins and minerals. As part of our program, you can purchase a month's supply of a quality multi-vitamin to keep the correct levels of vitamins and minerals in your body.

5. Can I take the appetite suppressants even though I'm taking other medicine?
Generally yes, unless you're taking lithium or an MAO medicine. Please feel free to call us and ask for specific information. Our physicians will review your current medications at every visit as well.

Losing weight

1. How much weight can I lose per month on our Get Healthy and Thin Program?
Some patients lose 10% of their body weight in one month. For example, if you weighed 250 pounds you could lose 25 pounds in a month. However, most of our patients lose 5-20 pounds per month depending on their efforts.

Pre-existing Medical Conditions

1. Can I be on the program if I have high blood pressure and/or diabetes?
YES, if monitored and controled.  The primary treatment for these problems is to lose weight.

2. What if I have a pre-existing condition that is not listed? Can I be on Program?
Most likely! The Get Healthy and Thin program takes special care to ensure our patients' safety. We'll speak with you about your particular medical condition, answer your questions, and make sure you're treated in the safest possible manner.

Medical Insurance

1. Do insurance programs cover weight loss?
Not often. However, we will provide you with the necessary information to file your claim.

During your first visit you will:

On your first visit, you'll spend about an hour in our office.

  • have your labs drawn to check your heart risk, cholesterol, triglycerides, hdl, ldl, thyroid, iron, and glucose levels
  • watch an educational video that explains Get Healthy and Thin Program
  • receive your program book and materials
  • go to a private exam room where our specially trained medical staff records medical information like your medical history, medications, blood pressure, pulse, weight, and height. Bring all your medications with you.
  • see our trained physician's who will complete a brief physical, examine your medical chart, assess any special concerns or conditions, answer any questions you have, and discuss options for your program
  • have the option to fill your prescription & product needs in our on-site pharmacy coming soon

Your return visits to see a physician will be scheduled every four weeks.

Return Visits:

You will return to see our Physicians every 4 weeks. Return visits typically take 30 minutes.

Return visits are extremely important as they are designed to:

  • Celebrate your successes
  • Answer your questions
  • Review your progress
  • Review previous lab results
  • Allow the Physician to make recommendations as your program needs change
  • Refill your prescription & product needs in our on-site pharmacy coming soon

    • Return visits allow you to reach your goal and maintain your goal. These follow-up visits are essential to long-term success.

    Payment

    We accept cash, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express.
    No checks.

    *Prices subject to change without notification.

    Referral:

    The best compliment we receive is when our patients are so satisfied that they tell a friend about us. Over the years we've offered a referral credit to show our patients how much we appreciate their compliments. It's our way of saying thank you! To refer a friend, grab some referral cards during your next visit.