Whenever a new patient walks through our doors at Medical Weight Loss Clinic, the staff is warm, welcoming and ready be supportive. But when the patient also happens to be an actual relative of a staff member, well that’s another great reason to celebrate successes.
The Medical Weight Loss Clinic team is here to support your goals – just like you’re a member of the family. And sometimes, our patients are actually family members, too.
“It’s always rewarding to hear good feedback from patients, even better when it’s your family member,” says Krysta Sauvie, regional manager at Medical Weight Loss Clinic.
She has had a few family members join the program over the years. Currently her step mother Pat has joined and visits the Medical Weight Loss Clinic in Saginaw. She’s already lost 24 pounds toward her goal of about 50 pounds.
“Pat found out about the program from me,” Krysta says. “We talked about it on a couple of different occasions prior to her joining. I also had an aunt who did the program a few years ago who did very well. She lost 80 pounds. That was a nice motivator for Pat too!”
Pat lives in Saginaw Township and works a swing shift so her hours change each week and she’s often working 5 nights in a row. She’ll come home at midnight and gets just a few hours of sleep. But she said the program works for her.
“It’s easy to do – except for the prep,” she says. “I would recommend it to people.”
Pat had to get used to preparing foods to make sure she had healthy options to eat each day. On Mondays or Tuesdays she cooks the meat she needs to make meals for the week. And she now drinks her coffee black rather than adding vanilla creamer. Since she’s been eating so healthy she notices she has more energy and if she strays from the program – she can tell she doesn’t feel as good.
“I can really feel the difference,” Pat says. “I think I can stick to this.”
She’s got the support of the staff on her side – and if she has a question on the weekends she asks Krysta.
“I love that she is feeling better and has more energy,” says Krysta. “I think many of us are aware of family members who are struggling to lose weight for a number of reasons and I’m proud that she has taken this step and it’s paying off for her!”
Krysta says she understands it can sometimes be difficult for a friend or family member of a Medical Weight Loss Clinic employee to join in on the program. But there’s no judgement to be found.
“I’d urge anyone who has family members or friends that might be interested in the program to keep discussing the topic,” Krysta says. “Make them feel comfortable about the process and be patient.”
Don’t hesitate to reach out for more information. Medical Weight Loss Clinic is here to help. Schedule your free consultation online or by calling 1-800-GET-SLIM.
