Who Shouldn’t Use The Zerona Laser

Ok, it’s been awhile since I’ve blogged… but, this is a good one.

In fact, I’ll go as far as saying that this one I suspect will cause me to receive a good amount of hate mail from doctors out there using the Zerona laser.

But its ok… unfortunately many Zerona doctors are lazy and creating a great deal of unhappy patients out there. So this stuff needs to be said.

I’m told that there are some negative reviews online from dissatisfied patients.  Well, that’s what some patients who come in for a consultation say.

I’ve also made some realizations about my fellow Zerona laser providers that I suspect is a cause for any dissatisfaction.

Let me explain…

When I sit down with a prospective patient I will take a health history.  Many consultation start with a patient wanting to find out how much my program is and how soon can they get started.  I have to tell them to slow down, and lets first see if they are even a good candidate for this program.

During the consultation I’m looking to find out if there is any reason they would get less than average results.  Remember – according the studies, average person lost 3.5 inches combined to the waist hips and thighs after 6 sessions over 2 weeks.

What am I looking for? Three to four things…

#1 – Blood sugar issues.  From the history I can detect if a person has a blood sugar issue.  Like what? Like insulin resistance, diabetes, or hypoglycemia.  Some people know, but unfortunately most do know realize it.  How would you find out? Having certain symptoms and laboratory blood work.  I read one study that said that 1 out of 4 people have diabetes in this country – so yes, there are many people that don’t even know.

#2 – Thyroid issues.  From the history I can also detect if a person has a thyroid issues.  Many women have thyroid issues – hypothyroid to be specific.  Unfortunately, they often do not know the cause for their low acting thyroid.  It happens all the time.  In fact, heard from one post-graduate seminar I went to that the number one cause for hypothyroidism is a condition known as Hashimoto’s thyroiditis.  It turns out that my mother had this and it was a cause for many of her health challenges.  Oprah also has this.  And the longer I practice, the more and more women I have found to have this condition.  It is an auto immune condition that deserves more attention and discussion beyond this blog.

#3 – Digestive issues.  Quite quickly I can discern the health of a person’s digestive system.  I’ve discussed this in other blogs.  And it is so important to get this working properly before doing Zerona that I wont work with someone if they don’t give proper attention to it first.  Every week I’ll tell a patient that I wont accept them until they get this issue improved. Ideal is 2 to 3 bowel movements a day.  (I had a patient in my Pasadena office just tell me that their medical doctor told her that its ok for her to have a BM once every 4 days because “there is no norm”.  You’ve got to be kidding me. Seriously doc?)  If you have a challenge with this, stay tuned as I’ve put patient through a fantastic safe and effective and perfectly healthy 21 day cleanse. I’ll post a blog on this in the next week or so.

#4 – Realistic Expectations.  Some people are looking for a quick fit to ALL of their shape issues.  Some people read 3.5 inches and expect it in all of their target locations – 3 inches in the waist, 3 inches in the hips, 3 inches in the thighs.  While this would be great to have happen, it is not the rule.  So when these patients get 5 inches in combined loss, they are not happy.  Their expectation is greater than what was achieved.  Patients are telling my staff how excited they are with their results, and ask why I am not so enthusiastic about the Zerona.  This is what I tell them – ‘I want you to be excited because of your own results; not because of the results that I see in other patients.  They seem to get that.

Unfortunately most Zerona doctors are not qualifying patient out there before accepting them for care.  They collect the money and get them treated whether the results are there are not.  I’ve even had stories of patients telling me of how they didn’t even have a consultation – but rather a like ordering from a menu.

Unfortunately I’ve even heard of doctors telling prospective patients everything they want to here in order to get them started under care.  I’m sorry be quoting to a patient that they should EXPECT to lose 9 inches in 2 weeks is ridiculous.

If you have a blood sugar issue or thyroid issues, does it mean that you wont get results on Zerona?  No.  Does it mean that you have more challenges than the average Jane?  Yes.  Does it mean that it will be more difficult for your body to process this liquefied fat? Yes.

Just last week, we had a patient in my Rancho Cucamonga office that was behind on her mid-way measurements.  I then started to suspect that her thyroid was more of an issue than she expressed.  I ordered her blood work, specific to her issues.  And guess what?  She has Hashimotos.  And now, the information I share with her will be even more powerful for her that Zerona laser.

I suspect you realize now that I do things different than your typical Zerona doctor.  I’m happy to be different this way.

I’d love to get more doctors to do the doctoring of their patients.

I hope this helps you in your journey to health.

Let me know if this was helpful.

Blessings,

Dr. Troy Don

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Article by Dr. Troy Don, DC QME, Southern California’s Zerona Laser Liposuction Professional

What’s Possible with Zerona Week By Week – Dr. Don’s Personal Update

Ok so it is now time for an update…

If you will recall a little over 3 weeks ago I was discussed with myself and what the holidays (yes, I’m blaming the holidays) did to me and my waist!

You can look back at the other blogs to refresh your memory…

So, I decided to do want I prescribe to my patients.

What is that exactly?

Well it depends greatly on what I find out about you… having said that, this is what I did as I would have recommended to someone like me.

1 – I started with a cleanse that would last for 21 one days. It is a food elimination cleanse.  In other words there are certain foods you eliminate from your selection of food.  I was eating fish and chicken and lots of fruit and veggies.  With that cleanse I also took nutrition and supplements that are specific to my lab results.  (yes, lab results! That’s a topic for a whole different conversation/blog).  During this cleanse I’m not counting calories… I’m not eating prepackaged frozen dinners… I’m not replacing meals with power protein shakes… I’m not starving myself.  This is by far the best cleanse program out there!  I’ve seen a lot!

2 – A week after, that I started the Zerona laser – every other day. 3 times per week.  I did not get a lymphatic massage or digestive massage.  Heck, it was hard enough for me to lay down for 40 minutes those there times per week.  But I have to say that it was nice to sit back and do some casual reading. I did this for 2 weeks.

3 – the next step is to exercise.  This I have not yet started… so let me give you the results as they stand now.

Results…

After 1 week I lost 9 pounds…

After 2 weeks I lost a total of 11 pounds…

em>After 3 weeks I lost a total of 13 pounds… and I’ve lost 3.25 inches to my waist and a quarter of an inch to my hips.  I’ve only targeted the laser to my waist.

Once again I am very impressed with the effectiveness of the laser when combined with my nutrition protocol.

However, I’m not yet done! I want to now add exercising to my routine!  That will be fun, the hardest part is making time to get it done.  I’m going to shoot for 4 times per week, 30 minutes each time.

I’ll let you know the progress in a week or two…

I have to tell you of a bi-product of my doing this… My wife has been motivated to get back in shape too.  Having a baby has left her with some unwanted fat and so she is going to approach things differently… I doubt she’ll be willing to let me share with you her numbers.

Another benefit is I feel so much better – more energy, more confidence knowing my close fit better… and heck, who doesn’t like to be asked “you’re looking great, what are you doing to lose weight.”

Blessings,
Dr. Troy Don, DC QME

Dr. Don and Zerona in Rancho Santa Margarita?!

It’s always a pleasure to work with Doctors that “get it”.  Doctors that understand that getting patients results with quality technology and quality nutrition.  Dr. Matt Goda of Rancho Santa Margarita is such a doctor… AND…

I am pleased to announce that Dr. Goda is now providing the residents of Rancho Santa Margarita with Zerona and excellent nutrition.

I have personally known Dr. Goda for at least 4 years and I have witnessed his search for excellence in his practice and personal life.

I am also pleased to announce the Dr. Goda will be an active contributor to my website.  Both of us are so busy with practice and life that between the two of us, I hope that we’ll be able to provide more frequent and high quality information on Zerona and how to get the best results.

We are both clinically testing new things with Zerona so this will be fun.

This addition of Dr. Goda’s office to my two offices (Pasadena and Rancho Cucamonga) will provide better access to people in Southern California.  Dr. Goda’s office is down in South Orange County.  Now people don’t have to drive over an hour to my office anymore.

Here’s his address and phone number:
29819 Santa Margarita Pkwy.  Suite 100
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA  92688
(949) 459-8127

(If you go to the Contact Us tab we’ve put a link to show you a map.)

So… If you have been putting off your Zerona treatment because you don’t want to drive up from Orange County to my Pasadena or Rancho Cucamonga office… I don’t blame you!…. and now you don’t have to!  You’ve got Zerona right in your back yard.

Dr. Goda – Welcome to the family I’m glad to have you!

Blessings,

Dr. Troy Don

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Article by Dr. Troy Don, DC QME, Southern California’s Zerona Laser Liposuction Professional

When You Can’t Look At Yourself In The Mirror Any More…

That’s it! I can take it any more!

No more excuses!

The holidays and being newly married have been terrible for my midsection! Happy as can be, but angry with how I’ve let myself go.

So as of now I am back on the band wagon.

I’ve been helping patients to lose inches with Zerona and weight with my program, it time for me to start a fresh new program to get into shape!

So, this blog is the first in the series of getting my act in gear!

I will be sharing my results as I go.  Ugh… yes, I will share with my before number and then my progress numbers.

I cant believe I’ve let myself go for so long. I guess my wife spoils me.  Its nice to be in a relationship where love is beyond superficial.  J

Once you are FINALLY SO sick and tired of looking at yourself in the mirror and discussed with yourself, you’ll finally take sincerely 100% effort to make a change.  That’s me.

How about you?

Are you there yet?

Well, I am.  So here is what I’m going to do.

I’m going to treat myself with the Zerona laser.  I am going to get back to my healthy eating after I go through my nutrition regiment.  I’m going to get back to exercising at least 3 days a week.

My goal is to lose 3 or more inches from my waist and 15 pound or more from my body weight in one month!  Can I do it?  I think so… but its going to take some energy and time.

Eeks! I’m so busy already… but this is important… after all, what more important that your health?

Thank you for reading my latest article, and I encourage you to leave any questions and comments you may have below.

Blessing,

Dr. Troy Don DC QME

Zerona “Mind Tricks” Help You Stick With Uour New Years Resolutions Longer!

Happy New Year!

With the New Year come… resolutions.

Raise your hand if you have a New Year’s resolution to get in better shape, to eat better, to exercise more, to be healthier, or simply to shed some inches from your waist!

Like New Years resolutions, or not… when the New Year come subconsciously we think of the coming year as a clean slate.  What happened last year is behind you, time for a new fresh start!

So if you are like most, you are looking to at the very least – do better with your health.  If you are really motivated and you are sick and tired of putting on a pair of pants that are getting tighter and tighter… or you don’t want to put away those clothes that don’t fit any more because you know deep down that you can get back into them… or you are NOW ready to get into the best shape you’ve been in for a long time…. THEN you are motivated enough to put some action behind your motivation.

Perhaps you’ve started with a new gym membership. Or new exercise equipment. Or a new program you saw on TV.  Or a new diet program.

Whatever you have DECIDED to do – Awesome job! You took the first step.

And it is people like you that do the best while under Zerona.

Why is that?

Well, it has to do with our brain… let me explain.

If you started an exercise program and worked at it for weeks but saw no result (even though its very good for you) you will get frustrated.  You think to yourself, “Geez, here I am working my butt in the gym for a hours a week, I’m eating better, but still I’m not seeing my waist getting thinner. My breasts are getting smaller, but not my waist!”   (Side note: keep with the exercising and eating right – it will pay off, just keep with it)

Sound familiar?

Well, when you doing an exercise program while under Zerona the Zerona is able to give you a change to your waist in the beginning of your exercise program.  THIS give you extra motivation to keep with the exercising.  THIS mind trick helps you to stick with it until your body’s metabolism is able to kick in to help the fat come off.

Some people stay under the laser for more treatments giving them added boost over that months… other come back to it when they hit a barrier.

If you are interested in getting better results while starting your new exercise or diet program – then you should seriously think about adding this to your action list to get the results.

Whether you use Zerona or not…. Good luck with your New Year’s resolution.

Blessings,

Dr. Troy Don, DC QME

How Much Does Zerona Treatment Cost – Revisited

In the last several months Zerona has become more and more popular and more and more accessible thanks in part to the results, the marketing of this new technology, and its massive embrace by the media and talk shows.

And why not… it is truly an amazing device.

In fact, one doctor has called it the “Holy Grail” in plastic surgery, because there is no down time, no needles, no blood loss, no risk, no adverse affects, no change in life style, its so easy!

When you compare these benefits to the risks of a surgical procedure such as liposuction you’ll see why this procedure should cost on average of $3600!

As more Zerona laser come into the market, and more and more doctors want to provide this state-of-the-art service this could be good for the consumer.

Let me explain…

Right now the cost of 6 sessions will run between $2000 and $3000.  Some times you’ll find doctors running a promotion at a discounted rate. (Such as I do, which is one reason to follow me on Twitter. On occasion I’ll make a first come first serve offer at a ridiculously low price.)

One of the problems as more machines enter the market, the new doctor using the device, thinks they can just plug it in and get better than average results.  Having talk with and network with many doctors who have been using this for a while, that’s not how it works.  Getting better than average results requires more doctoring, more patient support, and more qualification.

Just the other day I had a prospective client from South Pasadena come in for a consultation at my Pasadena office, after they saw a doctor in their town.  They were getting a second opinion from me.  And they were shocked when I didn’t suggest they do Zerona as I felt it would help them they way they were hoping.  This prospective client appreciated my honesty and my suggestion.

So as a warning to people looking into Zerona, I strongly suggest that when you speak to a doctor, that you find out exactly what you are getting.

In my office I offer different levels of service with the Zerona.  From the most basic Zerona only packages to the more advanced and more supportive programs that include nutritional support beyond an overly simple single supplement.

Also I suggest you research the doctor using Zerona.  Ask them how long they have been using it.  Ask them if they have done any of their own clinical studies.

Bottom-line is that YOU have to compare what you are getting. Compare apples to apples and not apples to oranges.

Good luck to you!

Blessings,

Dr. Troy Don, DC QME

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Article by Dr. Troy Don, DC QME, Southern California’s Zerona Laser Liposuction Professional