Medi Weight Loss Center - Lutz, FL Review

24420 Sr-54 • Lutz, FL 33559
(813) 948-2453

Overall 4.25 of 5 view all 4 reviews

gisellewashburn
Lutz, FL

Dr. monitored weight loss program

changing my lifestyle to lose weight, mom of 2 boys

Pros

effective

Cons

cost

NOV

2007

I have been going to the Medi weight loss clinic on 54 in Lutz. I have lost 27 pounds in 7 weeks! It is taking some work, but I am definitely seeing the results. It is Doctor monitored, but you can only have 500 calories a day. You are on appetite suppressants, fat burners, and vitamins. You need to drink a lot of water, moniter your eating, and excercise. I have been very pleased with the quick results. It is pricey though - so you need to be committed to sticking to the program.

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In response to doit4me's comment from Oct 10, 2009 at 5:58PM:

Right on! I've lost 30 pounds in 8 weeks, not 8 months, 8 weeks. I feel good and I look good. I signed up to lose 100 pounds and now I know it's possible. This is a great program. Yes, costly, but I've waisted so much more on worthless ventures. This is for me!

Hello, all. I am 22 years old and I weigh 255lbs. My weight in 2005 when I graduated from high school was 193. I an still in school full-time and anticipate to graduate in May of 2010. Now, upon graduation I really would love to enter into the Airforce Nurse Corps., it is my dream, but there is my weight. I need to weigh 175 lbs in order to enter. I was looking over Medi- and was wondering if it would be a good program for me. I dnt want to take Phetermine or other lose weight schemes I want to do this the right way. I want to know is this something as a college student that I should invest in. I need to safely lose 80 pounds in 7 months. Please give me your ideas, suggestions, I need feedback!!! Thank you all (80 pounds in 210 days)

In response to carolina968's comment from Oct 11, 2009 at 9:08AM:

Hi, this is second day of my program. I am not taking any suppresents, I have been eating right portions of chicken and egg. But I am using pan spray,onion and water to make the chicken a curry kind ( got it from the lady who took my blood test at Medi). I am full and not feeling hungry at all even with out suppresents. Also I am having coffee with out Milk (the dark coffee) and also tea with out milk. Am I doing it right. I checked the ketosis and I am at the "trace" level. I am worried that I might do something wrong. Unfortunately I strated the program on sunday and the Medi offices are closed on sunday and monday too. Can some one help me in knowing if what I am doing is right? :(

I just made my goal weight here in Texas too. I took five months to loose 35 lbs. I just wanted to get to a healthy BMI so I took the highest in my height. I would like to loose a little more and I will do it at a slower pace if I want. What this diet did for me is give me the option of learning what food to eat to loose and what foods I will have to stay away from not to gain. I have no desire for sweets which is why I gained the weight in the first place. I feel so much better than ever on a diet. The bruising is the only thing that concerns me. I upped my Vitamin C and red meats. I too could not take the appetite suppressants due to it raising my B/P. I never needed them. I took them the first week and felt miserable. I was thrilled not to take them and they always encouraged me not to. Just one less thing I had to deal with coming off when the weight was down. My Medi Weight Loss Center would always take whatever time I needed for me at ever weight in.

In response to JennyBeans comment...maybe you were misinformed or not listening to the counselor. You are only without carbs and on 500 cal WEEK 1. On week 2 you add back in carbs from natural sources such as fruits and veggies + snacks, both of which raise the calores and is the ultimate in healthy (I too am a nurse). This is far from Atkins, which if you had done your research is UNLIMITED calories and UNLIMITED fat grams- Medi focuses on calories of which we should all count for the rest of our lives in order to avoid fattness! I have been with Medi in Fort Worth since they opened mid-August and have gone from 193 to 157 last Thursday. You only stay on a suppresant until the weight is off and if I didn't want the suppressant there was NO PRESSURE to take it; they offered another more natural supplement for appetite control. I have never felt better than I do on the "clean" foods they recommend. And as soon as the weight comes off you are monitored as you add back in dairy and breads- which you should only eat in moderation anyway! Also, the ketosis they put you in is at a moderate level vs. Atkins which keeps you at a High level. Drinking your fluids as they stressed will flush the ketones from your kidneys. Pay attention to the facts before you slam a GREAT program that is helping so many get healthy. So you cannot stick to the diet, you should have talked to the provider for other options instead of just wasting your $500. I love the Medi in Fort Worth and look forward to continuing to feel great and keep losing weight!!!!

In response to Invisible's comment from May 28, 2009 at 3:19PM:

I don 't know why it doesn't seem to be working quickly for you. I went on it April22nd 2008 and lost 44 lbs by June 5th. I walked an hour at night 5 days a week and my skin never looked better. I wasn't tired or hungry. Once I stopped I didn't gain the weight back quickly at all..it was slow. I never did get my portions under control because I am a stress eater and fell into my old habbits about 8 months later. I am up 28 lbs and going back on Medi tomorrow. Oh..I am not one for medicine so I usually only ever took 1 pill a day and first thing in the morning always worked best for me. This diet was amazing for me I was actually able to wear a bikini for the first time in 15 years and look great in it!! I hate the way I feel with this 28 lbs It should take me 4 2weeks to get 22 off. Last time I lost 8.9 the first week, 5 the second, 3 the third and 6 the 4th. The key to this diet is week 1 and not eating fruiyts, veggies or carbs. Week 2 it's heaven whenyou add the fruit.

Today I realized that I have bruises everywhere. I think it is because of a lack of Vitamin C. I also have come down with a cold. I have lost 32 lbs in 5 months. I am sick of the usual foods but it has been working for me. I have about 6 more to loose.

In response to JennyBean's comment from Aug 20, 2009 at 8:58AM:

Not true, you can add carbs once you are in wellness. Just portion what you eat, quit scaring people. You can have some carbs and you will be fine. You won't "gain back all your weight"

One additional comment~ I asked them if I need to stay on this for the rest of my life and they said " oh we put you into a wellness phase" so you will still come in for shots and counseling but not the stimulents. They will wean you off them. (remember they are addictive)

The minute you add any carbs into your diet, you are going to gain back all the weight. Just remember that!

We "joined" the weightloss clinic and have decided not to continue it. It was $250 to start, then it will be $70 + $10 for a B 12 shot. The supplements are all additional after your starter kit. On top of that, if you get constipated, you have to buy yet another supplement so you can go.

We got the shots and took the supplements and stimulants as directed and that night when I got in bed, I could feel my heart pounding in my feet.

As an RN I can tell you that the 500 calorie restriction with NO vegtables is nothing more then the Atkins diet. They want you to go into Ketosis which if you google it, it is dangerous. It can cause kidney damage, liver damage and it puts your blood into an acidic state.

Research what happens to an acidic body. One hint....cancer/disease grows in acidic conditions.

The stimulants are addictive and they make you sign an form saying you are aware of a risk of heart attack and stroke.

We blew $500 and no, we are not going back.

In response to music4rach's comment from Jun 19, 2009 at 9:00AM:

You definitely can do it. I lost over 20 pounds on the program. After awhile you really do stop craving carbs and you feel so much lighter like a detox. I think the program teaches you portion control so when you do go back to eating carbs you will do it in moderation.

ask about discounts- they give teachers 20% off the initial consult and the weekly visits

In response to Iain1028's comment from Jul 8, 2009 at 8:53PM:

LOL - NO chicken wings. I think 3 is 100 calories and thats with no sauce :( nothing like Native New Yorkers wings but there will come the time when u can enjoy them in moderation - I look at this program as I've EATEN my way to this weight - now is the time to ENJOY losing the weight and exercising :o) I walk the mountain 4 nights and the gym 5 days a week - once i got in the routine i'm addicted to working out!!!!! I've been on for 1 month and 26 lbs down and 3 sizes DOWN :o) love it!!! Good luck Lain and just start working out some and then add more - you'll love it too. PHX, AZ

On my fifth day, and according to my home scale I've lost 7 lbs so far! I can't lie though, I still crave my carbs!!!!

Lost 8.9 pounds in the first week!! Very cool. Get to add snacks today. And a an Apple, oh God an Apple!! Yesterday I forgot to take my 3pm suppresant and I was blind with hunger, I was wondering what was wrong and then I remembered I forgot that pill. Just shows that you cannot do it without that pill.

I am on day 5 and I have my first weigh in and followup tomorrow. The only problem is I have no energy to exercise. Is this normal, does it get better. I am on 700 calories a day because I am a male. Does anyone have a chicken wing?
Thank you
Iain1028@cox.net (doing the program in Phoenix,AZ)

hello everyone, I am going for my first visit next week but I was wondering if any of you have lost the weight and found it stayed off. MY biggest concern is spending so much money and working so hard and then just gaining it right back... have any of you kept it off? if so do you have any tips on how to do so? thanks!

In response to reinventedme's comment from Apr 22, 2009 at 6:53AM:

I am on the 65th day of the program. I have lost 25 pounds. You have to take it one day at a time, but if you stick with the program, you will be successful. I no longer feel invisible.

In response to sarunr11's comment from Mar 30, 2009 at 5:08PM:

How was your first appointment and have you stuck with it?

In response to Invisible's comment from Mar 29, 2009 at 6:04AM:

Are you still on the program? If so how much have you lost?

In response to RosaV's comment from Apr 14, 2009 at 2:55PM:

Its 280 for the intial visit and 70 each week. I have been on it 5 days and lost 6 pounds. The appettite suppressant really helps with the 500 cal a day. You feel a lot better too. I have 60 pounds to lose and this is the 1st time I really feel like I can do it. You really have to follow this NO cheating. Try it.

How much did you all pay for this program?!? Is it affordable?

In response to ginand02's comment from Jan 13, 2009 at 10:09AM:

how is your first week going? I went for my first visit last night. Can you assist me w/ what foods to have on the first week? Its confusing and I believe I should stick to just meat, eggs and seafood? Not sure about the cheese, salad,etc.
Thanks for your imput........

I am going for my first visit tomorrow and am very nervous. I need to lose at least 25 lbs and scared that I can't do it in a month or so due to the expense. I would love your advice to reassure me that I am spending the money wisely as I have tried everything. Thanks so much, sarunr11

I started this program 5 days ago. I went into ketosis on the second day. This morning I weighed in with a 7.2 pounds loss. I have followed the diet to a T and can't ever remember being on any other diet that has given me this type of weight loss. It works!

this has been such a help. I am going for my 1st appointment this coming Monday. I sooooo hope this will help me lose the 95 pounds that I need. I am so nervous about the 500 cal thing. I have a 6yr old, 1 yr old, and a 2 month old. I just hope 500 cal will not leave me too tired to keep up with the kids. Also, anyone know if it's easy to keep the weight off once you are done losing?

Stick with it Giselle (that is my daughter's name too). I did Medi at that same clinic from July 06 through Oct 07 and I lost 80 pounds. We had to move and then I found out I was pregnant so I had to stop the program but just found a Medi Clinic in Orlando and will be going next week to get back on the program. I tried EVERYTHING and Medi was the only thing that worked for me. Good luck and have fun with your new bod.

Hi, Today is my 2nd Day. The 1st one was hard. I have to try to get used to the meds. I am cutting them in half today. I will follow this program to a T. I have tried everything else. I hope I am not as hungry today. I am already to the 2nd color on the Keotose strip. By tomorrow I should be in full Keotose I hope.

In response to calliemay's comment from Nov 17, 2008 at 3:46PM:

I totally agree with checking with your OBGYN!!!

In response to looksmart's comment from Nov 17, 2008 at 3:41PM:

You will loose 20 pounds in probably the first month is you follow it! I would ask your gyn. about the appetite suppressants they prescribe. They are safe I am just not sure if they stay in your system and tehy would want you off them well before you try to conceive. I am not an MD so I would ask directly about that!

In response to calliemay's comment from Mar 9, 2008 at 6:35PM:

Hi I am planning pregnancy after Feb 2009. So is it OK if I do this program for 2 months. My aim is to loose 12 - 15 pounds. Please suggest
looksmart

In response to sabshier's comment from Nov 10, 2008 at 1:28PM:

Be honest with yourself and your journaling - if you eat something write it down :o) I actually had to stop the program because the meds were making my migraines worse. But I lost 30lbs doing it! But you're not cheating anyone but your self if you aren't honest with what you are eating and your calories. Hope that helps.

I am going on Thursday. I have about 90 lbs. to lose. I have literally tried everything but lap band surgery. I am very excited, but nervous at the same time with all the holidays upon us. Any advice?

Hi. I'm thinking about starting next week. I have about 60 lbs to lose. How many calories are you allowed for the duration of the program? Can you eat foods from the grocery store?

In response to lshuler's comment from Oct 7, 2008 at 9:22PM:

They put me on Phendimetrazine - 35mg, 3Xday.

In response to gisellewashburn's comment from Aug 15, 2008 at 9:25PM:

What is the appetite suppresant they give you? I have heart palpitations and worried about this drug. I would like to research before I schedule appt.

In response to jennypoo's comment from Aug 15, 2008 at 9:04PM:

No - I paid out of pocket - $70 a week for me. One reason I am no longer doing it unfortunately.

Have any of you had this covere by your insurance?

This is my second week. I found this program because I was looking to get a lap band. My insurance requires a Dr supervised program 1st. It has been 1 week and I lost 11.6 pounds. I was told a little morethan half is water. I also know I wont loose that much in the coming week but I folloed it exactly and did not cheat. If this works I wont do surgery. The injections and meds kept my hunger at bay. Good luck to all!

I am on my third week and I need some hints on snacks. I get through the morning and early aft, but the late afternoon kills me. Any suggestions

In response to gisellewashburn's comment from May 9, 2008 at 4:25PM:

Thank you. Today is May 16th. I am down 20LBS.....

In response to lisat347's comment from May 9, 2008 at 10:40AM:

I need to lose it all over before I worry about trouble areas :o) so I am not sure. . . sorry

In response to bostondiva01's comment from May 6, 2008 at 8:31PM:

Congrats!!!

DO THEY MENTION IF YOU LOSE WEIGHT IN THOSE TROUBLE AREAS THAT TAKE FOREVER TO WORK OFF?

ok...so today is May 6th, I started medi weightloss on April 15th. I have lost 15lbs so far..its incredible........

Congratulations!!!!!!!!! wow!!!!!!! I am more inspired than ever now. I am determined to do it this time and I think mediweightloss center will be the answer :O)

In response to bostondiva01's comment from Apr 10, 2008 at 1:58PM:

I hope you do wonderful!!! Just remember - the beginning is the hardest. I just weighed in yesterday and I lost 5.7 lbs this week - so it can be done :o)

Wish me luck everyone. I am starting this program next week. you all give me hope...keep up the good work...

In response to calliemay's comment from Mar 9, 2008 at 6:35PM:

I hope you are still doing so great :o) I actually got off track for about 6 weeks - had some medical problems that threw everything out of wack, but I have been back on track for the past several days. This is the hard part, so I hope to get past it a little quicker this time.
I know what you mean about the clothes!!!

In response to gisellewashburn's comment from Feb 22, 2008 at 10:52AM:

I am still consistently loosing and my brother has started as well. He is weighing in Tuesday but has already lost 8 lbs (home scale). I am finishing my 3rd week and find that I am less hungry than the first two weeks. Some days I don't even take the app. supps. When I am hungry I grille a bunch of vegetables and find myself so full I don't desire dinner! I am down 17 as of today. This program is great. The funny thing for me now is when I wear clothing that is either getting to big or is fitting just right - and I am wondering what the heck was I thinking wearing this 17 pounds ago! YIKES.

I am not really excercising all that much either. they have told me to hold off on anything crazy for a while. I want to lost 40-45 lbs and I really feel like it's possible. It always seemed like SUCH an uphill battle before this program.

You keep up the good work too!

In response to calliemay's comment from Feb 19, 2008 at 7:11PM:

My biggest obstacle is sticking to the calorie requirements. I have done pretty good with staying under 1000 and am still losing 2-4 lbs a week. I needed to lose about 100 all together, so I know as I get lower in weight I won't be able to fudge as much. . . I also am not great at excercising :o) But I try not to beat my self up about it - I just keep reminding myself that I am making positive changes in my lifestyle. Keep up the great work!!!!

In response to gisellewashburn's comment from Feb 15, 2008 at 1:37PM:

Thanks for your message back. I did start and actually lost 7.6 pounds the first week! I never have had that much success the first week on any program. I am in my second week and I do feel more hungry this week than last. But the appetite suppressants are great. What have been your obstacles?

In response to calliemay's comment from Feb 10, 2008 at 9:04AM:

I am still doing it and I think it is wonderful. I have had some ups and downs (not always sticking to the program like I should), but I have lost 30 lbs in the past 4 months! I have done weight watchers, Atkins, South Beach, etc. and this program works for me the best! It is very structured and I find I am more disciplined with it because of that. I have two friend who have joined since Jan 1st and they have each lost about 15 lbs. So it is working for them too. Hope this helps :o) Giselle

Are you still on this program and if so, how is it working? I am thinking of starting it but can't really ind any info or reviews on the program.

Thanks!