Quick Answer: Your first medical weight loss consultation is a real conversation, not a rushed medication script. Expect a full health history review, a discussion of your goals and past experiences, a physical exam and vitals, baseline lab work, and a personalized plan that fits your body and your life. A first visit typically takes 45 to 60 minutes at Make You Well, and no decision or prescription is made until you and your provider are on the same page.
Deciding to try medical weight loss is a real step, and it is normal to feel a mix of excitement and nerves before the first appointment. The clearest way to feel prepared is to know exactly what happens during the visit. Here is what you can expect at your first consultation at Make You Well.
Before You Arrive
You will typically fill out a health questionnaire before the visit, either online or when you arrive. It covers your medical history, current medications, past weight loss efforts, and any conditions that could affect treatment. Bring a list of your current prescriptions and supplements, any recent lab results if you have them, and your insurance information. If you have been tracking your weight, food, or activity, that is helpful too, though it is not required.
What Happens During the Visit
The Conversation
Your provider will start by getting to know you. Expect questions about your medical history, your family history, previous weight loss attempts and what worked or did not, current medications, sleep patterns, stress, and your daily routine around food and movement. This is not a test. It is how your provider builds a plan that actually fits your life.
You will also talk through your goals. Losing weight for a wedding, reversing prediabetes, reducing joint pain, or getting off a medication are all valid, and each one shapes the plan differently. Being honest about what you actually want helps your provider help you.
The Exam
A brief physical exam includes vitals like blood pressure, heart rate, height, weight, and a body mass index measurement. Your provider may also listen to your heart and lungs, check your thyroid, and look for signs of underlying conditions like insulin resistance. Nothing about this part is uncomfortable, and it gives your provider important information about your baseline.
Baseline Labs
Most patients get a baseline lab draw either at the first visit or shortly after. Typical labs include fasting glucose, hemoglobin A1C, a lipid panel, a thyroid panel, and liver and kidney function tests. These help your provider identify anything underlying that could be driving weight gain and confirm which treatment options are safe for you.
Discussing Your Options
Once your provider has the full picture, you will talk through the options that make sense for you. That might include a GLP-1 medication like semaglutide or tirzepatide, hormone support, nutrition and lifestyle coaching, or a combination. Your provider will explain how each option works, what to expect, and what side effects to plan for. Nothing is prescribed or started until you have all your questions answered.
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Your Personalized Plan
By the end of the visit, you and your provider will have a clear plan. That includes any medications and dosing, lab work timing, nutrition and lifestyle guidance, and when to come back for a follow-up. Follow-ups are built into the program on purpose because dose adjustments and support along the way are what turn a prescription into real results.
How Long the Visit Takes
First consultations at Make You Well typically run 45 to 60 minutes. Follow-up visits are shorter, usually 15 to 30 minutes, and focus on how your plan is working and what to adjust.
What to Bring
- A list of current medications and supplements, including doses
- Any recent lab results, especially from the last 6 to 12 months
- Insurance information
- A short list of questions or concerns you want to make sure you cover
- Comfortable clothing for weight and vitals
Questions Worth Asking Your Provider
- Based on my health picture, which options make the most sense for me?
- What side effects should I expect, and how will we manage them?
- How often will we check in, and how will we know it is working?
- What does the plan look like at the maintenance phase?
- What are the costs, and does my insurance cover any of it?
Where to Get Medical Weight Loss at Make You Well
Our medically supervised weight loss program is featured at our DFW clinics in Colleyville and Richardson, where semaglutide and other GLP-1 options are part of a broader wellness offering that includes nutrition support, hormone health, and ongoing provider follow up. Patients across DFW travel to both locations from Southlake, Grapevine, Keller, Plano, and Garland.
- Colleyville (featured medical weight loss location, DFW area)
- Richardson (featured medical weight loss location, North Dallas)
General weight management support is also available through primary care visits at our Sugar Land clinic and our three Odessa locations. Find every location on our Locations page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will I get a prescription at my first visit?
Sometimes. If your provider has enough information from your history, exam, and any recent labs, a prescription may be started right away. In other cases, the provider will wait until baseline labs come back before making a recommendation. Either way, nothing is prescribed without a real conversation.
Do I need to fast before the visit?
It is a good idea to come to your first visit fasted (nothing to eat or drink except water for 8 to 12 hours) in case your provider wants to draw baseline labs the same day. If fasting is not possible, we can schedule the labs for a follow-up.
How much does the first visit cost?
Cost depends on your insurance and which services are included. Our team can give you a clear estimate before your appointment. Insurance coverage varies widely for medical weight loss, so this is a good conversation to have upfront.
How often will I have follow-ups?
Most patients see their provider every four to six weeks during the initial phase, then less often once things are stable. Follow-ups are how we adjust dose, manage side effects, and keep results on track.
What if I decide medical weight loss is not right for me?
That is completely fine. The consultation is a conversation, not a commitment. If a medication is not the right fit, we can talk through other options that support your goals.
Take the First Step
The best time to book your consultation is when you are ready to have a real conversation about your health, not before. Schedule with our medical weight loss team today: https://makeyouwell.com/contact/