Step 1 of 3 33% Informed Consent for Medically Management Weight Loss Therapy I acknowledge that I am voluntarily entering into a medically managed weight loss program with 660 IV Health. I fully realize that entering any program involving weight reduction, which includes moderate calorie restriction, exercise, and medications, involves potential risks and side effects. The risks include, but may not be limited to the following: Cardiovascular (heart or blood pressure): These problems may include heart palpitations, irregular beats, or rapid heartbeat. These effects are usually mild but can result in serious problems including heart attack or stroke. Also, these medications may increase blood pressure, which if left untreated can lead to heart attack or stroke. If you discontinue the weight loss medication, the elevated blood pressure usually resolves. For this reason, if you are on blood pressure medications you are required to monitor your blood pressure daily and discontinue medications if blood pressure rise, your heart rate increases, or you feel palpitations. Sudden Death: Patients with morbid obesity, particularly those with hypertension, heart disease, or diabetes, have a statistically higher chance of suffering sudden death when compared to normal weight people without such medical problems. Rare instances of sudden death have occurred while obese patients were undergoing medically supervised weight reduction, though no cause and effect relationship with the diet has been established. The possibility cannot be excluded that some undefined or unknown factor in the program could increase this risk in an already medically vulnerable patient. Reduced Potassium Levels: The calorie level you will be consuming is 800 or more calories per day and it is important that you consume the calories which have been prescribed in your diet to minimize side effects. Failure to consume all of the food and fluids, nutritional supplements or taking a diuretic medication (water pill) may cause low blood potassium levels or deficiencies in other nutrients. Low potassium levels can cause serious heart irregularities. When someone has been on a reduced calorie diet, a rapid increase in calorie intake, especially overeating or binge-eating, can be associated with bloating, fluid retention, disturbances in electrolytes, or gallbladder attacks and abdominal pain. For these reasons, following the diet carefully and following the gradual increase in calories after weight loss is essential. Gall Bladder Disease: Any program resulting in rapid weight loss may precipitate the formation of gallstones, which could lead to cholecystitis (inflammation of your gallbladder), which is a medical urgency or emergency and could require surgery. This is typically because of the rapid weight loss, not the medications you are taking. Symptoms include right upper abdominal pain, abdominal just below your ribs, nausea, and vomiting. Pancreatitis: Pancreatitis, or an infection in the bile ducts, may be caused by gallstones or the development of sludge or obstruction in the bile ducts. The symptoms of pancreatitis include pain in the left upper abdominal area, nausea, and fever. Pancreatitis may be precipitated by binge-eating or consuming a large meal after a period of dieting. Also associated with pancreatitis is long-term abuse of alcohol and the use of certain medications and increased age. Pancreatitis may require surgery and may be associated with more serious complications and death. Men over 40 and post-menopausal women in general, and patients with risk factors for cardiovascular disease should have a cardiovascular evaluation before entering a medically managed weight loss program. This may include an ECG, a stress test, or other testing procedures, as per the discretion of a cardiologist. If you are over the age of 40, post-menopausal (female), smoke, have a history of high blood pressure, high cholesterol or you are diabetic, you acknowledge that you have had a cardiac evaluation and that you have been cleared medically prior to starting this weight loss program. Common, but troublesome side effects may include but not be limited to nausea, vomiting, allergic reactions, decreased insulin sensitivity, flushing, headache, fatigue, lightheadedness, abdominal cramping, joint pain, fluid retention, and additional side effects not listed that will be discussed during your evaluation with Carolyn Kundert, PA. These side effects are generally rare, and most patients tolerate medication without an issue. Drug interactions may occur if other medications are taken. Therefore, I will check with my prescribing medical provider before starting the program if I am taking other medications. Certain medical conditions may be worsened if on this program, including glaucoma, hypertension, and heart disease. Pregnancy (Females Only). If you become pregnant, inform your physician immediately. Your diet must be changed promptly to avoid further weight loss because a restricted diet could be damaging for a developing fetus. You must take precautions to avoid becoming pregnant during the course of weight loss. The use of medications for weight management is indicated for those patients who have a BMI of 30 or higher or a BMI of 27 or higher with other medical conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, or high cholesterol. Prescribing medications for patients not fitting these criteria, is considered “off label” and not “FDA approved.” Therefore, the potential risks vs. benefits may be great. For patients not fitting the BMI criteria for use of appetite suppression medication, you are acknowledging that: o You have put forth a true effort to lose weight through diet and exercise over the past 6 months and have still not achieved your weight loss goals. o That your inability to lose weight is causing significant emotional distress o You are choosing to enter this medically managed weight loss program voluntary and hold harmless 660 IV Health for use of such medications. You acknowledge that alcohol and illicit drug use is prohibited in the program. Drugs like cocaine and amphetamines when used in conjunction with appetite suppressants and other medications prescribed could cause in serious injury or death. The use of alcohol will also affect your results. You acknowledge that you understand that the amount of weight loss varies from patient to patient, and is, to a large extent dependent on each patient’s personal motivation and commitment to their diet and exercise plan. No claims as to efficacy or specific amount of weight loss is either expressed or implied. You understand the importance of routinely following up with 660 IV Health to monitor my progress during the program. You understand this is vital to the safety of the program and certify that you will be returning monthly as prescribed. You hereby authorize 660 IV Health, Carolyn Kundert, PA. and additional staff of 660 IV Health to evaluate me for admission into 660 IV Health weight management program and treat me accordingly. You consent to obtaining blood work before therapy if deemed necessary. You certify that you are signing this under your free will and am competent to make your own medical decisions. You have reviewed the mentioned risks and have determined the benefits outweigh the possible risks associated with medically managed weight loss therapy with 660 IV Health. You release any claim in court or any type of complaint that could result from therapy with 660 IV Health and any other staff associated with 660 IV Health and will not hold liable any provider or staff of 660 IV Health. You understand that the program modalities utilized by 660 IV Health might not be supported by scientific/medical literature and could be seen as experimental or based off anecdotal claims. Many medical providers, including endocrinologists, surgeons, family practice doctors, etc., might see these types of therapies as not medically necessary. You also understand that many of the medications being utilized within 660 IV Health medically managed weight loss program are considered to be used “off label” and might not be FDA approved for weight loss purposes. By signing below, you acknowledge that you have had an opportunity any concerns and the above information with 660 IV Health, either in person or by telephone conversation. You consent to the program being offered to you by Carolyn Kundert, PA and you are satisfied with the explanation. You acknowledge that you have read or have had read to me the above consent and understand the information presented. Risks and Benefits Acknowledgement You recognize the potential risks of this program, and you also understand the potential benefits of weight loss, which may include: 1. Decreased risk of heart attack. 2. Decreased risk of adult onset diabetes mellitus. 3. Decrease risk to developing arthritis or developing musculoskeletal conditions that are caused by excessive weight. 4. Increased emotional and psychological well-being. 5. Decreased risk of developing certain types of cancer. You acknowledge that the medically managed weight loss program recommended to you by 660 IV Health is just one of multiple strategies to reduce weight. My Obligations and Representations Any questions you have regarding this program have been answered to your satisfaction. You understand that you will be responsible for administering the medications prescribed to you if you do not have them administered to you in clinic. You also promise to comply with the dosages and frequency of medications prescribed to you. You certify that you are under the regular care of a primary care provider for any other conditions you might have or am found to have. You will consult with my primary care provider or specialist regarding any other condition you might have. You understand that if you do not have a primary care provider, that you will be encouraged to seek one out. You acknowledge that you are seeking care at 660 IV Health for medically managed weight loss services 600 IV Health offers. You acknowledge you are not wanting to establish primary care with 660 IV Health and you are here for specialized care including weight loss therapy, diet counseling, exercising counseling, (additional services you have) etc. Regaining Weight Acknowledgement There is a Risk of Regaining the Weight you have lost... Obesity is a chronic condition, and the majority of overweight individuals who lose weight have a tendency to regain all or some of it back over time. Factors which favor maintaining weight loss include exercise, adherence to a calorie that is low-calorie, nutritious, and full of lean proteins and vegetables, and planning a strategy for coping with weight regain before it occurs. Successful therapy may take months or even years. Utilizing medications to assist you in your weight loss goals in addition to diet and exercise could result in the weight coming back if you do not maintain eating a healthy diet and exercising. Additionally, if you have had fluctuations in your weight in the past, it may be more difficult to maintain the weight you lose. Print Name(Required) First Last Signature(Required)Date(Required) MM slash DD slash YYYY Better Health Care is Our Mission 24/7 service. Same Day Appointments are Available. (660)339-6006 660ivhealth@gmail.com Book an Appointment Today!
