OC Weight Loss & Med Spa — Local services in Mission Viejo

Before coming here, I really thought I was already living a healthy lifestyle. I did crossfit and even followed the Paleo diet. I had to stop Crossfit due knee injury. I kept the Paleo diet and even did Insanity and T20 after...everytime I weighed myself I didnt lose any weight. They alwys say, its all the muscles. So kept going. As I was doing these, I ve noticed that I always felt bloated and that my belly looks as if its popping out all the time. Did all the planks or any abdominal workout but nothing helped. To the point, I just gave up. First, it was the workout then later on eating healthy. I Neglected my health. I am 5'6. my weight was always been 125 or 130. 2008, I became a mommy. I was 160lbs and thn I dropped to 140. I kept it for awhile...didn't really bother of checking my weight. I know I was gaining weight but kept going until I reached 180lbs. I was Miserable. I took slimming teas, did waist training, and belly wraps but nothing work. I got tired of feeling fat so I checked yelp for weightloss centers. Oc weightloss center is #1. Decided to come to Oc weightloss and just purchase just the shots. The Easy way out. Then, I spoke to Dr. Kakar. Very professional. she was able to convince me to get the 14 week program which includes b12 shots, pills, lab work, weekly check of your status and nutritionist. In my mind, if I just get the shots, I may lose the weight but I may gain it back too because my habits will be just the same. I just refused to do just the easy way. tired of the roller coaster diet. I want to feel good and keep it for a lifetime. Signing up and buying the 14 week program is one of the BEST decision I ve ever made. Marjan (Nutririonist) is awesome. Professional. Very friendly. She told me at first "you dont look like you are 180lbs"..but I am. My body is deceiving, i said. Marjan taught me how to eat, when to eat, and what to eat. She also told me to increase my water intake. I followed all her recommendations. She will text me , send me motivational stuff, food ideas...anything that will help me stay on the program. Readers, 3 weeks ago, I was in my heaviest, 180 lbs. Tonight, 6/3/15 I weighed myself, I am already 165 lbs and still losing weight. I still fear that I might gained it back. As Marjan, said "just continue what you are doing, the rest will follow."Imagine, I hvent even strted working out yet. Omg! I Cant wait for my transformation. I am happy that I came to this place. You will reach your goal only if you are serious about it. If you want it that badly, you will achieve it. OC WEIGHTLOSS is #1 weight loss center. The staff are professional. Gina keeps you in checked of your weekly appointments with Marjan. Dont skip it. Its very helpful. You will not regret it when you signed up for their 14 week program. I am on my third week and I already lost 15lbs. Its weighed in tomorrow. Wish me luck. I hope I...

I am very impressed with all aspects of the OC Weight Loss Center at Mission Viejo! Each member of the team acts in such a professionally friendly way with their warm attitude and detailed oriented approach in improving one’s health.

Dr. Kakar gives you a free consultation that carefully and systematically addresses your specific needs. Her straight forward presentation is easily understood and her follow up questions throughout the process shows me her intent to be thorough and crisp. This is very comforting.

Katrina and Desiree both assist at the front desk, where you will be kindly greeted as you enter. They both contribute much more than simply greeting you! They both are responsible for most nursing duties which include, but are not limited to: lipotropic injections, blood pressure checks, medication distributions, weigh ins, and before/after photos. Most of your contacts with the staff at OC Medical Weight Loss Center are going to be with these two wonderful ladies!

One of the most impressive actions from Desiree and Katrina is their zealousness to perform top notch customer service! My favorite example (of many) was when, as a teacher, I had a “Back To School Night” to attend, and with their expertise in both customer relations and scheduling, they were able to communicate with other clients, and reschedule them just so I could be seen at a time when I was able to go. If they couldn’t reschedule others and open up a slot for me, I would have had to forgo my weekly nutrition session which is another big part of the total service.

The weekly nutrition meetings are run by another member of the team, namely Trisha. Trisha, a certified nutritionist, is friendly, kind, warm and very knowledgeable. Her proactive style to your journey is chock full of tips, guidance and motivation. Her supportive nature combined with the razor sharp factual knowledge is beyond helpful!!!! Her holistic manner in which she addresses your specific concerns deals with the entire “you” not just the weight loss client.

There is a gentleman in the business office and his name is Gagan, and he is kind, friendly and conversational. He, on occasion, comes to the front desk and meets you with a genuine smile and greeting.

I can not emphasize enough how wonderfully each member of the team synergistically works in unison to reach a level of excellence in customer service. I enter each day expecting a positive encounter and I leave each day with a smile of satisfaction knowing my money was well spent. I currently have lost 31+ pounds and plan to continue with the program until mid May.

Keep up the great work and I hope many read this review and take it to heart. I’m not a stooge or plant, but an actual satisfied client who gladly shares his positive experience with as many people as possible who are serious with losing weight!

With sincere...

This program worked for me when my past "crash" diets were just no longer working. I thought: "What is life without health and energy?"

And I simply refused to go buy a bigger size jeans ...again. So I researched what was available in Orange County and this program sounded best by far. So I signed up and surrendered to the guidance of Dr. Kakar and Trisha, their Excellent and empathetic nutrition counselor.

I didn't want to "crash" the weight off with all the associated risks, so I committed to their 3-month program of meds, Vitamins and weekly Nutrition counseling. Every week I was thrilled to see my weight and measurements go down. I could have lost more if I had exercised. But I was happy losing steadily every week.

I did lose 18 pounds with little to no muscle loss! I was never tempted to go off the food plan because I never felt the "painful hunger" that had always come with previous "diets".

Trisha, the nutrition counselor was so inspiring and gave me all the tools I needed in their Food Plan. I'd never seen anything like it and it's all fresh, healthy and very simple. No long shopping lists or long food preparation time. Trisha and I were able to tailor it to work for me since I don't eat dairy or meat. But bread and sugar were my weaknesses.

Trisha kept a record of my weekly measurements and muscle mass. It was truly thrilling to see the inches and pounds drop off every week and to drop 2 sizes in jeans! It never was a "diet", but rather a learned, healthy way of eating that easy for me to stay on for life.

Statistics show that only a small percentage of weight lost is kept off for one year. And I did put 2 pounds back on since finishing the program several weeks ago as I've experimented with what the my intake limits are. So I've decided to continue the meds for at least a month or so to help with cravings and allow my body to "reset" to this lower weight.

It's good to know that all the friendly faces, like Anna on the front desk, and the capable, sweet Desiree, who gave me the vitamin injections so well and recorded my vital signs every week, are all still there for me as needed or simply as friends who all helped me so much when I needed some help. PS: Kay Mitchell is my nom de plume on Google. I also post as Billie Kay...