TREATMENT PLAN FOR OBESITY - CLASS 1,2,3 - CIECHOCINEK

REHABILITATION STAY- 21 days /28 days

TREATMENT PLAN FOR OBESITY - CLASS 1, 2, 3

Balneoklinika St. George ***

CIECHOCINEK, POLAND

JUNE – JULY – AUGUST 2021

Ciechocinek is situated on the left bank of the Vistula river, between the cities of Toruń and Włocławek, ca. 40 m above sea level, in a picturesque proglacial valley of the largest Polish river (the said Vistula). Ciechocinek is one of the largest and the most famous health resorts in Poland. The oldest records the brine springs date back to 13th century. “The garden town” of Ciechocinek is characterized by lowland climate which is very beneficial in terms of therapeutic and recreational functions. The climate is mild for the human organism, with a relatively high yearly average temperature, a large number of sunny days, a low level of precipitation, not very strong winds and low air humidity. The natural resources include abundant deposits of thermal brines which  have extraordinary therapeutic properties due to the contents of sodium chloride, compounds of calcium, magnesium and iron, free hydrogen sulphide, iodine, bromine and other microelements

Balneoklinika St. George was established based on the existing St George Hotel Polih Health Clinics and Spa. Balneoklinika St. George draws upon many years of experience of the NZOZ Uzdrowiskowy Szpital Kliniczny in Ciechocinek established and headed for 40 years by Professor Irena Ponikowska. Our mission is to provide the ultimate in  health resort treatment in Poland. Balneoklinika St. George is headed by Professor Irena Ponikowska, former state consultant in balneology and physical medicine (1993-2017) and head of former Uzdrowiskowy Szpital Kliniczny in Ciechocinek and the Department of Balneology and Physical Medicine at Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz.

Balneoklinika St. George has an established reputation in treating obesity, especially class 3 obesity also categorized as “extreme” or “severe” obesity. Our treatment plans is designed to provide treatment for all patients struggling with various classes and types of obesity. We provide three treatment programs, depending on obesity class, health complications and the patient’s age.

Treatment plan class 1 obesity is designed for class 1 obesity patients. These patients can follow a relatively short and intense weight loss plan to achieve desired weight loss goals. The patients lose on average 6-7 kilograms within 3-4 weeks, achieving almost normal weight. In the course of treatment our patient participate in our education program to help them change their lifestyle, including healthy eating habits and physical activity.

Treatment plan class 2 obesity involves a long-term conservative treatment of morbid obesity. In this patients treatment continues until they reach their optimal weight.

Treatment plan class 3 obesity involves preparing the patient for bariatric surgery. This procedure is dedicated for individuals who have already qualified for weight loss surgery. This treatment plan include preparation and a post-operative treatment/ care  of the patient. Bariatric surgery is not included in the price of this treatment plan.

Consequences of obesity:

• ischemic heart disease
• hypertension
• stroke
• sleep apnea
• neoplastic disease
• type II diabetes
• reinforcement of negative behaviour patterns