Dr. A. Geronimo Jones
Dermatologist
Beyond Basics Medical Day Spa
#9 Walkers Rd.
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
B-HCG & Medically Supervised Weight Loss
 Human Chorionic Gonadotropin - Dr. Albert T. W. Simeons. (1954)
 Natural hormone that is produced by the fetus and pregnant woman.
 HCG has many functions.
 HCG hormone helps release fat stored within the mother’s body and
uses it to supply nutrition to the baby.
 This hormone also protects against muscle wasting.
How Does HCG Work?
1. Breaks down fat reserves
(1,500-4,000 calories/day)
2. Tricks body ↑energy/↓hunger
3. Released fat used as energy
4. Released fat reduces hunger
 Liquifies “Abnormal Fat”
 Protects “Structural Fat”
 Accelerates fat loss- face,
arms, hips, thighs, stomach
 Combined VLCD, results in
safe rapid weight loss
without muscle loss
1. Metabolic recovery by ↑ metabolism → fat loss.
2. Reduces “Abnormal Fat”. Protects “Structural Fat” and muscle.
3. Helps “Re-Shape” the Body !!!
4. Reduces cravings and hunger.
5. If the protocol is followed precisely, you will lose weight
while feeling full and energized.
 *There are no reported adverse side effects to HCG*
 Woman .5-.75lbs./day. Men .65-1lbs./day.
 Very strict. Cheating will result in a plateau or weight gain.
 Aspirin/OCP are ok. No multivitamins (fat soluble)
 Adipex (Phentermine)37.5mg daily will be given.
 (Appetite suppressant)
 Xenical (Orlistat) 120mg with lunch & dinner will be given.
(Absorbs fat from food)
 No strenuous exercise. Swimming/Walking 20-30 min.
 Pregnant or Breastfeeding
 Pituitary Tumors
 Ovarian Tumors
 Prostatic Cancer
 Thyroid Dysfunction
 Kidney Dysfunction
 Active Thrombus
 Allergy to HCG
 Fast and safe weight loss
 Suppresses Appetite
 Improves Diabetes *
 Improves Hypertension *
 Lowers Cholesterol *
 Improve Arthritis *
 Increases Libido
 Improves General Health
 Lab tests to ensure safety.
 RMR-measure metabolism
 BMI (weight/height)
 HCG injected SC by patient
 Lipotrophic Inj. (MIC & B12)
Divided into 3 Stages
1. Phase 1– 500 Calorie Diet (23-43 days)
2. Phase 2 – Maintenance (NO Sugar or Starches) (3 weeks)
3. Phase 3 – Maintenance (Adding Sugar & Starches) (3 weeks)
 Injections begin 1st day.
 The first 2 days on the HCG
diet are “The Gorge Days”.
 Must eat as much high fat
content food as you can to
bulk up fat stores. (liver)
(This is done to prevent hunger during the
first week of the HCG Diet and is
extremely important!!!)
*** During the first few VLCD days you may
experience low energy and headaches, but it
should resolve by the 3rd day. If this occurs, it is
ok the take Aspirin.
 On the 3rd day you
begin the 500 calorie
diet.
1. Only eat foods and quantities
from the approved food list.
2. Record weight daily
3. Record all food consumed in
food journal.
4. 20 minutes of walking/day.
5. Drink 64 oz of water a day.
Breakfast:
Tea or coffee. One tbsp milk allowed in 24 hrs. (Stevia may be
used).
Lunch:
1. 100g of veal, chicken breast, white fish, lobster, crab or
shrimp.
2. One Vegetable from following list: spinach, chard, chicory,
beet greens, green salad, tomatoes, celery, fennel, onions,
red radishes, cucumbers, asparagus, cabbage.
3. One breadstick or Melba Toast.
4. An apple, orange, half grapefruit or handful of strawberries.
Dinner:
Same 4 choices as lunch.
16oz. of water before each meal & Drink at least 64 oz of water a day.
 A stall or gain in the weight loss process. (2-4 days).
 Cause is usually water retention.
 “Apple Day” used to break a plateau during the 500cal/day phase.
 6 big apples (total) when you feel hungry. Very littler water intake.
 NO other food is permitted during the “Apple Day”.
 Constipation also may be one reason for the plateau.
 Cheating consciously or unconsciously can also be cause.
 HCG is not administered
during this phase.
 All foods are permitted
except NO sugar or
starches!
 Continue with light
exercise, about 20 minutes
a day.
 Very slowly add starches
and sugar to your diet.
 Exercise regimen can be
increased. (Cardio &
Weights)
 Clinic every 3 weeks for
Lipotrophic/B12 injections.
 Return to clinic to repeat
RMR & Nutritionist Referral
BEFORE/AFTER
Program Cost: $1,000 KYD
 Inclusive in 12 week Program:
1. All HCG Injections & Products
2. Clean Start HCG Kit
3. Food Scale/Measuring Cup
4. Weekly Lipo/B12 Inj.’s
5. RMR/BMI Analysis (printout)
6. Weekly Consultations (8)
7. Measurements – before/after
8. Nutritionist Referral (insured)
 Kit Includes
1. Patient Guidebook
2. Cookbook
3. Shopping List
4. Calorie Counter
5. Program Tips
6. Food Bag
7. ***Food Journal ***
 HCG can’t be taken - pills,
drops, or sublingually (SL)
 HCG molecule is too large
to be absorbed SL (insulin)
 Enzymes in stomach break
down HCG before it reaches
bloodstream
 HCG pills/drops/SL – “FAKE”
 Abdomen is best site for
HCG injections (fat)
 It is easy to access
 Less painful than other sites
 More fat/greater surface
area for absorption of HCG
HCG Weight Loss Injection & Products
 At BBMDS, your health and safety is our #1 priority.
 The entire weight loss program is medically supervised.
 Blood tests to ensure HCG Diet Program is right for you.
 Only use pharmaceutical grade HCG is used
 Fake HGC sold on the internet as oral & homeopathic.
 FDA states that, “No evidence has been presented, however to
substantiate claims for HCG as a weight-loss aid.”
 To refute their findings, in their study:
1. Caloric intake exceeded 500cal (800-900cal used).
2. Amount of HCG was not correct, nor was it prepared, stored, or administered properly.
3. Study done by researchers who had no prior experience treating patients with the HCG
protocol.
 Your HCG Diet Protocol is medically monitored by a physician to
ensure your health and safety.
 HCG is only available through prescription.
 There are NO reported negative side effects to HCG.
 Rare, but possible side effects of VLCD are Gallstones, Electrolyte
Imbalance, and Arrythmias.
HCG Diet Program
HCG Diet Program

HCG Diet Program

  • 1.
    Dr. A. GeronimoJones Dermatologist Beyond Basics Medical Day Spa #9 Walkers Rd. Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands B-HCG & Medically Supervised Weight Loss
  • 2.
     Human ChorionicGonadotropin - Dr. Albert T. W. Simeons. (1954)  Natural hormone that is produced by the fetus and pregnant woman.  HCG has many functions.  HCG hormone helps release fat stored within the mother’s body and uses it to supply nutrition to the baby.  This hormone also protects against muscle wasting.
  • 3.
    How Does HCGWork? 1. Breaks down fat reserves (1,500-4,000 calories/day) 2. Tricks body ↑energy/↓hunger 3. Released fat used as energy 4. Released fat reduces hunger
  • 4.
     Liquifies “AbnormalFat”  Protects “Structural Fat”  Accelerates fat loss- face, arms, hips, thighs, stomach  Combined VLCD, results in safe rapid weight loss without muscle loss
  • 5.
    1. Metabolic recoveryby ↑ metabolism → fat loss. 2. Reduces “Abnormal Fat”. Protects “Structural Fat” and muscle. 3. Helps “Re-Shape” the Body !!! 4. Reduces cravings and hunger. 5. If the protocol is followed precisely, you will lose weight while feeling full and energized.  *There are no reported adverse side effects to HCG*
  • 6.
     Woman .5-.75lbs./day.Men .65-1lbs./day.  Very strict. Cheating will result in a plateau or weight gain.  Aspirin/OCP are ok. No multivitamins (fat soluble)  Adipex (Phentermine)37.5mg daily will be given.  (Appetite suppressant)  Xenical (Orlistat) 120mg with lunch & dinner will be given. (Absorbs fat from food)  No strenuous exercise. Swimming/Walking 20-30 min.
  • 7.
     Pregnant orBreastfeeding  Pituitary Tumors  Ovarian Tumors  Prostatic Cancer  Thyroid Dysfunction  Kidney Dysfunction  Active Thrombus  Allergy to HCG
  • 8.
     Fast andsafe weight loss  Suppresses Appetite  Improves Diabetes *  Improves Hypertension *  Lowers Cholesterol *  Improve Arthritis *  Increases Libido  Improves General Health
  • 9.
     Lab teststo ensure safety.  RMR-measure metabolism  BMI (weight/height)  HCG injected SC by patient  Lipotrophic Inj. (MIC & B12)
  • 10.
    Divided into 3Stages 1. Phase 1– 500 Calorie Diet (23-43 days) 2. Phase 2 – Maintenance (NO Sugar or Starches) (3 weeks) 3. Phase 3 – Maintenance (Adding Sugar & Starches) (3 weeks)
  • 11.
     Injections begin1st day.  The first 2 days on the HCG diet are “The Gorge Days”.  Must eat as much high fat content food as you can to bulk up fat stores. (liver) (This is done to prevent hunger during the first week of the HCG Diet and is extremely important!!!)
  • 12.
    *** During thefirst few VLCD days you may experience low energy and headaches, but it should resolve by the 3rd day. If this occurs, it is ok the take Aspirin.  On the 3rd day you begin the 500 calorie diet. 1. Only eat foods and quantities from the approved food list. 2. Record weight daily 3. Record all food consumed in food journal. 4. 20 minutes of walking/day. 5. Drink 64 oz of water a day.
  • 13.
    Breakfast: Tea or coffee.One tbsp milk allowed in 24 hrs. (Stevia may be used). Lunch: 1. 100g of veal, chicken breast, white fish, lobster, crab or shrimp. 2. One Vegetable from following list: spinach, chard, chicory, beet greens, green salad, tomatoes, celery, fennel, onions, red radishes, cucumbers, asparagus, cabbage. 3. One breadstick or Melba Toast. 4. An apple, orange, half grapefruit or handful of strawberries. Dinner: Same 4 choices as lunch. 16oz. of water before each meal & Drink at least 64 oz of water a day.
  • 14.
     A stallor gain in the weight loss process. (2-4 days).  Cause is usually water retention.  “Apple Day” used to break a plateau during the 500cal/day phase.  6 big apples (total) when you feel hungry. Very littler water intake.  NO other food is permitted during the “Apple Day”.  Constipation also may be one reason for the plateau.  Cheating consciously or unconsciously can also be cause.
  • 15.
     HCG isnot administered during this phase.  All foods are permitted except NO sugar or starches!  Continue with light exercise, about 20 minutes a day.
  • 16.
     Very slowlyadd starches and sugar to your diet.  Exercise regimen can be increased. (Cardio & Weights)  Clinic every 3 weeks for Lipotrophic/B12 injections.  Return to clinic to repeat RMR & Nutritionist Referral
  • 17.
    BEFORE/AFTER Program Cost: $1,000KYD  Inclusive in 12 week Program: 1. All HCG Injections & Products 2. Clean Start HCG Kit 3. Food Scale/Measuring Cup 4. Weekly Lipo/B12 Inj.’s 5. RMR/BMI Analysis (printout) 6. Weekly Consultations (8) 7. Measurements – before/after 8. Nutritionist Referral (insured)
  • 19.
     Kit Includes 1.Patient Guidebook 2. Cookbook 3. Shopping List 4. Calorie Counter 5. Program Tips 6. Food Bag 7. ***Food Journal ***
  • 20.
     HCG can’tbe taken - pills, drops, or sublingually (SL)  HCG molecule is too large to be absorbed SL (insulin)  Enzymes in stomach break down HCG before it reaches bloodstream  HCG pills/drops/SL – “FAKE”
  • 21.
     Abdomen isbest site for HCG injections (fat)  It is easy to access  Less painful than other sites  More fat/greater surface area for absorption of HCG
  • 22.
    HCG Weight LossInjection & Products
  • 23.
     At BBMDS,your health and safety is our #1 priority.  The entire weight loss program is medically supervised.  Blood tests to ensure HCG Diet Program is right for you.  Only use pharmaceutical grade HCG is used  Fake HGC sold on the internet as oral & homeopathic.
  • 24.
     FDA statesthat, “No evidence has been presented, however to substantiate claims for HCG as a weight-loss aid.”  To refute their findings, in their study: 1. Caloric intake exceeded 500cal (800-900cal used). 2. Amount of HCG was not correct, nor was it prepared, stored, or administered properly. 3. Study done by researchers who had no prior experience treating patients with the HCG protocol.  Your HCG Diet Protocol is medically monitored by a physician to ensure your health and safety.  HCG is only available through prescription.  There are NO reported negative side effects to HCG.  Rare, but possible side effects of VLCD are Gallstones, Electrolyte Imbalance, and Arrythmias.

Editor's Notes

  • #5 Very Low Calorie Diet (VLDC)
  • #6 Metabolism is the process by which your body converts the food and water you consume into energy for immediate use or to be stored for later.
  • #17 Period when your body sets new “set point” - metabolism