Health Considerations

All customers joining the Tony Ferguson Weight Management Program should read the information below acknowledging any medical conditions or medications where necessary.

NOT SUITABLE
Customers that have any of conditions listed below are not suitable for the Program:

• Pregnancy/Breastfeeding
• History of an eating disorder (anorexia or bulimia)
• BMI of 21 or less

 
MEDICAL CONSENT
Customers with any of the conditions listed below must have written consent from their Doctor or Specialist before commencing the Program:

• Diabetes Type 1
• Children (under the age of 16)
• Transplant patients
• Kidney/liver/heart failure (protein or fluid restriction)
• Major organ surgery if less than 3 months post operation
• Post childbirth: if less than 6 weeks post-birth (providing the mother is NOT breastfeeding)

 
MEDICAL FOLLOW UP
While losing weight on the Tony Ferguson Weight Management Program customers with the following conditions are strongly advised to see their healthcare professional e.g. Doctor, pharmacist, dietitian. A medical follow up form will be issued with every 5-10kg weight loss to ensure continued good health while following the Program.

• Angina
• Anticoagulants (Warfarin)
• Cancer
• Cardiac arrhythmia
• Chest pain (undiagnosed) or severe shortness of breath
• Coeliac disease and malabsorption diseases (e.g. lactose/gluten intolerance)
• Crohn’s Disease
• Depressive illness
• Diabetes Type 2
• Epilepsy
• Food allergies or sensitivities
• Gallstones
• Gout
• Heart disease/heart attack/coronary bypass surgery
• Haemochromatosis (abnormal iron metabolism)
• High blood pressure or high blood cholesterol
• Liver or kidney disease
• Major organ surgery: 3-6 months post operation
• Medications e.g. anti-depressants, thyroid, steroid medications
• Medications that contain: Mono-amine oxidase inhibitors; Lithium
• Any special medically prescribed diet for health problems
• Any other illness/medical conditions you are being treated for