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"In just 7 months, I’ve lost nearly 115 pounds, reduced my medications, and my asthma is virtually gone. This program has completely transformed my life, and I couldn’t be more grateful!"
"Starting my weight loss journey with Medical Weight Loss CNY, on my sister’s recommendation (even though I live almost 3 hours away), has been life-changing. Using New Direction shakes and bars, I’ve lost nearly 115 pounds in just 7 months—and I’m still aiming to lose another 50.
The visible transformation is amazing, but what really blows me away is how much my health has improved. I’m almost completely off my blood pressure medications, and my asthma is practically non-existent now. This program hasn’t just helped me lose weight—it’s dramatically improved my overall well-being. I’m incredibly grateful for the support and guidance I’ve received throughout this journey.
Update: William came in two months later for his maintenance visit and has now lost 150 lb!"
"Dr. Scinta and her team are truly a Godsend. She helped me to stay on track, lose more weight and get to my goals so that I could be a living kidney donor for my eight year-old son."
"Dr. Scinta and her team are truly a Godsend. I was on a weight loss journey and had already lost 65 lbs on my own. During this time, I donated bone marrow to my son, who has a very complex medical history. Dr. Scinta helped me stay on track, lose even more weight, and reach my goals so I could become a living kidney donor for my eight-year-old son.
I am forever grateful for Dr. Scinta’s prayers, guidance, and support. She is an amazing human being. Thank you, Medical Weight Loss of CNY! I feel incredible and can’t wait for my son to receive my kidney!
Update:
The transplant happened on 8/23/24, and we are both doing great! We’re still at Boston Children's Hospital as Gavin works on walking and regaining strength, but we’re one step closer to going home. Thank you again for everything!"
"After years of weight struggles and a hip replacement, I lost 65 pounds with MWL. Their support, professionalism, and a tailored plan made all the difference!"
"I’ve struggled with controlling my weight for most of my adult life. Losing and maintaining weight was always difficult, requiring intense workouts and constant dieting. As I got older, it became even harder to keep up. I’ve worked as an electrical contractor for 36 years, with the last seven spent in the office, which drastically reduced my activity level. To top it off, I had a complete hip replacement four years ago, and soon after, my weight climbed to 290 pounds.
I considered weight-loss surgery, but after seeing people regain weight post-surgery, I wanted to avoid that route if possible. A dear friend, Sally, who had an excellent experience, recommended Dr. Scinta and Medical Weight Loss of New York. Since October 2021, I’ve lost 65 pounds and feel better than I have in years.
The entire team at MWL are consummate professionals, dedicated to their patients' success and overall health. This isn’t magic; it takes focus and determination. But if you stick to the plan they create for you, it works.
I encourage anyone who wants to feel healthier and more energized to give MWL a try. You’ll be so glad you did."
"I am no longer in the diabetic range, not even in the pre-diabetic range, which hasn’t happened since my pre-teen years. I feel amazing."
"Diabetes. That’s what started me on my weight loss journey. It wasn’t really a surprise. I had been pre-diabetic since I was a teenager, and I had gestational diabetes with two of my pregnancies. I had been watching the pounds creep up over the 200 mark for a while. I was nodding off during work, taking naps as soon as I got home, ordering out every night because I was too tired to cook, and eating fast food for lunch because I was too exhausted in the morning to make anything.
My general physician recommended (with some urgency) that I needed to go on medication for high blood pressure and diabetes, and that I needed to lose weight. So, I made my way back to Medical Weight Loss and Dr. Scinta. Yes, that’s right…back. This was not my first, not my second, but my third round with this weight loss battle. I was determined that THIS time I would be successful, and…I was. I dedicated myself to this journey once and for all. The staff became my weekly friendly faces, always encouraging, always welcoming, and I would look forward to coming to my appointments.
So, here I am. I have lost over 50 pounds. I am no longer in the diabetic range; I’m not even in the pre-diabetic range, which hasn’t happened since my pre-teen years. No high blood pressure either. I feel amazing. For the first time, I am enjoying shopping for clothes and having the energy to play with my children. I am proud of myself for finally making a change that could only have happened with the encouragement and support of Medical Weight Loss and Dr. Scinta. I cannot thank you enough."
“Six months, 90 pounds down, and I feel healthier than ever. Dr. Scinta’s program showed me how to lose weight and maintain a balanced lifestyle as I age.”
"My first visit to Dr. Scinta was to start a weight loss plan. I was at my heaviest, 333 lbs., and feared I wouldn’t make it to 50. My doctor said I was the 'healthiest obese patient' he’d seen, but I later learned I was pre-diabetic, vitamin D deficient, and had hypometabolism. I could barely make it home from a trip due to swelling and knee pain from a torn meniscus, which couldn’t be operated on because of my weight. I’d been advised to get gastric bypass surgery for years, but I refused.
Dr. Scinta suggested a full meal replacement plan, but I needed [a partial meal replacement plan with] real food, so we created a plan that fit my lifestyle. I started slow with water aerobics, daily walks, and weekly weigh-ins. Week by week, the pounds dropped. Even with trips to visit my daughter, I still lost weight. Now, just over six months later, I’m down 90 lbs., with only 44 lbs. to go to reach my goal weight, and it’s been easy. I’ve learned how to eat for life and am confident I’ll maintain this healthier lifestyle."
"I had given up all hope of ever losing weight...Thanks to Medical Weight Loss of New York, not only did I get the weight off, but I got my life back!"
"When I walked into Medical Weight Loss of New York, I had given up all hope of ever losing weight and regaining my health.
I’ve gone up and down in weight my whole life. It was the usual lose some, gain some that we all know. When I was 23 years old, I was misdiagnosed and given a medication that caused me to gain an excessive amount of weight in a short time. This led to many other things, including depression. I fought for a long time and tried diet plans, exercise, and gimmicks from A to Z with little to no results. After I lost my mom in 2017, I really stopped caring and trying, and I let myself go even more, reaching the heaviest weight I’ve ever been.
Thanks to Medical Weight Loss of New York with Dr. Scinta and her team, not only did I get the weight off, but I got my life back! She was the first doctor (trust me, I have seen many) that actually listened to me and heard what I said without judgment or doubt that I was secretly doing things I didn’t admit to. So, as I sit here 115 pounds down, I can never thank this team enough. Caring, understanding, motivating staff who get just as much joy as you do with the weight loss. Having the support group and meeting with a medical provider each week has made the journey easier in every way.
The step-by-step program allows you to do what works for you and helps you get back on track. It addresses and teaches you how to navigate all the life events surrounded by food, drink, and temptations, and how to live in the middle. I will never be able to put into words what this program has done and continues to do for me.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart, and I look forward to continuing to work with you on the maintenance program."
"I have lost 75+ pounds and my husband is on half the medications he was on when we started. I know with their help, this time the weight will be gone for good."
"I have been heavy for as long as I can remember and have spent many years with my weight going up and down like a yo-yo… lose 50 pounds, gain 75 pounds, etc. I had grown weary of the struggle and finally decided that I needed to find someone who understood obesity, what was 'wrong' with me, and who could give me the tools to take the weight off and keep it off for good. In addition, I wanted to find someone that could help my severely diabetic husband join me in the weight loss battle and still be well taken care of medically. I found what I was looking for at Medical Weight Loss of Central New York.
Dr. Scinta and her staff are well-educated in obesity, they understand what makes you fat and what to do to fix it. They educate you about what you should be eating or replacing your meals with and then become your cheerleaders, helping you at every step along the way. My husband and I both started our journey on the full meal replacement program and have recently switched to the partial plan. The staff has been helpful and encouraging, and if we’ve failed or wavered, they have been there to tell us to put failure behind us and just get right back on the program. I have lost 75+ pounds and am about 25 pounds from my goal weight. My husband is doing just as well and is on half the medications he was on when we started. I know that everyone at Medical Weight Loss of Central New York will be there to encourage me not only to get to my goal but to maintain the weight once it is all gone. They will not abandon me but support me whenever I need to check in and make sure I am still on track. I know with their help this time the weight will be gone for good.
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"I never thought I would get to [my goal weight] and keep going. I finally have the 'old' me back, and I feel so much better."
"I finally hit my breaking point when I saw a picture of myself. I had just gone through four years of changes in my life, and it caught up with me. I used to love cooking, riding my bike, walking, and riding my horses, and then everything changed. I had to learn how to cook for one, and with my schedule, I turned to convenience foods. Next thing I knew, I had gained weight, my clothes didn’t fit anymore, and riding my horses became difficult.
I tried many different diets with no success. I kept going back to the same destructive behavior of convenience food because it was easier. I just couldn’t get back to my old self of eating healthy and exercising.
My friend started coming to Medical Weight Loss of New York, and I remember her talking about the program. She was having a difficult time losing weight, and it was finally happening for her. This piqued my interest, and she gave me information about the program. I finally made the call that would end up changing everything.
I started the program in June 2014 and have lost 82 pounds so far. I remember laughing at Dr. Scinta when she asked what my goal weight was, and she dropped it even lower. I never thought I would get to her goal number and keep going.
I finally have the 'old' me back, and I feel so much better. The office staff have been amazing from the start and made it that much easier to reach my goal."
"In a little over 10 weeks, I’ve lost over 60 lbs. I’ve stopped taking blood pressure and cholesterol medications, and my health has dramatically improved."
"My name is Jim, and I am 64 years old. I went on the full plan in mid-March 2013. In a little over 10 weeks, I’ve lost over 60 lbs. I found the plan very easy to follow, and I never felt that I missed the food I normally ate. I was monitored by the staff during this time to ensure that my overall body functions were not being harmed by the rapid weight loss.
I had been taking three blood pressure medications, cholesterol-reducing medication, and anti-inflammatory medication prior to the weight loss program. I have taken none of these medications for the last two months, and my blood pressure is controlled at a normal level. All my blood levels are in the normal range, and my knees, which I took anti-inflammatory medication for, have less pain with increased walking exercise. I recommend this program to anyone interested in improving their health. Dr. Scinta and her staff provided the support and guidance to help me improve my health. I greatly appreciate the care they gave me."
"In 10 months, I’ve lost 73 pounds, gone from a size 22 to a size 12, and gotten my life back."
"Being overweight is something I have struggled with since my teenage years. I had tried several diets before, and even tried Weight Watchers and the Atkins Diet. Each time, I managed to lose a few pounds, but the weight always returned. After a while, I simply accepted the idea that I would always be 'the heavy girl' and gave up trying to lose weight.
It took the birth of my second daughter, within a 2 ½ year time span, to realize that I needed to get healthy, for myself and for my daughters. After having the baby, I weighed an all-time high of 252 pounds. When I finally found my saving grace (Dr. Scinta), my 'newborn' was already 4 months old, and I was still 243 pounds. I had only managed to lose 9 pounds on my own in 4 months.
The combination of Dr. Scinta’s medical expertise in obesity and weight loss, along with the caring and compassionate staff of Medical Weight Loss of NY, has proved to be the long-term solution I was looking for. In the 10 months that I have been with Dr. Scinta, I have managed to lose 73 pounds, and I now weigh 170 pounds. In less than 1 year, I have gone from a size 22 to a size 12, and I have gotten my life back. Dr. Scinta has given my daughters and me a truly precious and priceless gift. I will forever be appreciative of Dr. Scinta and her expertise in the area of weight loss and morbid obesity. She truly is changing people’s lives and making dreams come true!
All of my love and appreciation to Dr. Wendy Scinta and her staff."
"I look, feel, and move so much better. I am in the best shape of my adult life, and I owe that to this staff and program."
"I came to Dr. Scinta’s informational meeting during a time when I was at my heaviest and had tried every diet out there in one form or another. I really believed that being fat was my fate. I learned of Dr. Scinta from my father, who was speaking to one of her success stories. He gave me a call and said I should really give this a try. I am so glad and thankful for that call.
I have learned more about myself in the past year and a half than I ever thought I needed to know. I went on the full meal replacement for 20 weeks and had great success. I added swimming to my routine and developed a great appreciation for exercise, something I never thought would happen. I have stayed on a partial meal replacement plan for the past year. The remaining weight loss I want is taking longer this way, but I have learned good, healthy eating habits.
I cannot express how much Dr. Scinta and her staff are the most supportive and positive people I have ever met. I have never received anything but a kind word or happy thought any time I’ve been at the office. I look, feel, and move so much better. I am in the best shape of my adult life, and I owe that to this staff and program, and a phone call from my dad.
Thank you, Medical Weight Loss of NY!"
"Not only did Dr. Scinta help me lose weight, she helped me to become the person I’ve always wanted to be."
"Hi everyone! My name is Stacy, and I’m 16 years old. Ever since I was young, I’ve always been heavier than other kids, which made me feel left out, self-conscious, and with little to no self-esteem. My mom tried every diet plan she could think of, but nothing worked. All I wanted was to be 'normal' and healthy.
When I entered high school, I was miserable, and it really affected both my personality and my family. One day, my mom found Dr. Scinta and scheduled an appointment. At first, I was embarrassed about losing weight at such a young age and decided not to go back. I thought I could do it on my own, but a few months later, I realized I needed help. Dr. Scinta was more than willing to work with me again.
Not only has she helped me lose weight, but she’s also helped me become the person I’ve always wanted to be. Now that I’m closer to reaching my weight loss goals, Dr. Scinta is suggesting specific workouts to tone areas of my body and build muscle quickly. She’s helped me in so many ways, and I can’t thank her and the team enough!"
"I’ve lost over 60 pounds with MWLNY and have no intention of looking back…Take that first step—you won’t regret it, and you’ll never look back."
"It took me a while to sit down and write about the amazing professionals at Medical Weight Loss of New York, because I wasn’t sure where to begin. I wanted to find the words to encourage others to visit the office and experience the life change that follows.
At one of my lowest points, I weighed around 350 lbs. While CrossFit helped me lose 100 pounds, I later regained it due to my stressful job as a nurse, poor sleep, and unhealthy eating habits.
Eventually, I decided to pursue my lifelong dream of becoming a flight nurse. However, my weight became a barrier from achieving my dream: helicopters have weight limits, and many flight companies have strict weight requirements. To get the job, I managed to lose about 40 pounds. But then COVID-19 happened, [and along with it shutdowns and restrictions,] which prevented me from using the gym as a weight-loss tool.
I was determined to lose weight to keep my job, and that’s when I turned to Medical Weight Loss of NY. After initial assessments, I met with Heidi and Martha, who were incredibly motivating and supportive... Watching my weight, BMI, and body fat percentage drop each week was thrilling. I’ve lost over 60 pounds, and I’m not looking back.
Dr. Scinta and the entire team truly embody patient-focused care, and you’ll feel it in every interaction... Don’t let preconceptions about weight loss or your own health hold you back—take that first step!"
"This is the first time in my life that I’ve maintained a consistent weight... If I continue doing what I’m doing, the scale will always be within the same five-pound range."
"I’ve struggled with weight my entire life, and at 31, faced with the prospect of Type-II Diabetes, I knew it was time to act. I’d tried countless diets, but my relationship with food remained unhealthy, often using food as comfort and overindulging without satisfaction. When I walked into Dr. Scinta’s weight loss clinic, I was defeated and doubtful that any program could work for me.
Five months later, I’d lost 60 pounds, keeping my weight in a normal range with Medical Weight Loss’s comprehensive support system: health and nutritional counseling, weekly meetings, and pharmacological options to manage appetite. This program wasn’t a magic fix; it required me to address my mindset about food, but the scaffolding provided was crucial. I spent this time re-evaluating my relationship with food, and over time, my desire to overeat faded. Thanks to the team effort at Medical Weight Loss, I learned new, lasting habits.
Today, for the first time in my life, I’m maintaining a consistent weight. Unlike other programs, MWL doesn’t rely on calorie counting, which has made eating simpler and sustainable for me. Though this was a financial investment, it’s far less than what I’d pay for diabetes treatments. Joining Medical Weight Loss has been one of the smartest decisions I’ve made for my health, and I’m confident that with continued maintenance, I’ll never have to struggle with weight again."
"I no longer need oxygen during the day. I can’t tell you how great it feels to breathe well and not carry around those oxygen tanks."
"Long before I joined Medical Weight Loss of NY’s program, I had on many occasions lost a lot of weight—sometimes as much as 30 pounds—only to gain it back quickly. I was not able to keep it off until I started Dr. Scinta’s Medical Weight Loss Program. I have had great results with this program. Dr. Scinta and her staff have kept me on track, and I would not have lost the weight or kept it off without the program and their encouragement.
Until recently, I had been on oxygen 24/7 and using Sleep Apnea equipment. The greatest benefit of my recent weight loss is that I no longer need oxygen during the day. I may even be able to get off the Sleep Apnea/Oxygen equipment and be totally oxygen-free. I can’t tell you how great it feels to breathe well and not carry around those oxygen tanks.
I am so grateful for Dr. Scinta’s Medical Weight Loss Program and everything Dr. Scinta, her staff, my wife, family, and friends have done for me.
My sincere thanks to all."
"I was considering gastric bypass surgery as my last hope, but once I met Dr. Scinta, I knew this would work."
"I have tried so many weight loss programs, I couldn’t even count them—Weight Watchers, LA Weight Loss, dieticians, clubs, gyms, Curves, you name it. I was at the point where I weighed more than ever in my life. Two doctors warned me to lose weight for my health. I was considering gastric bypass surgery as my last hope but really didn’t want to go that route. I knew someone who had died from complications.
I saw Dr. Scinta on TV and thoroughly checked out her website. I was impressed with her background, credentials, methods, and success stories. Because of past failures, I wanted to be sure before investing in another program. I went to the information session, and once I met Dr. Scinta and her staff, I knew this would work.
The program was organized, flexible, well-rounded, and very supportive. Her approach is so unique and easy, which is why it works. I don’t know why other bariatricians haven’t adopted her approach. This is by far the best program. She has thought of everything.
As of now, there are 95 lbs less of me. Thank you, Dr. Scinta."
"After years of costly medications, I lost 59 pounds and regained my health with Dr. Scinta’s team, transforming my life."
"In the past, my doctor said I was at risk of becoming obese and developing high blood pressure, high cholesterol, insulin resistance, and diabetes. I was prescribed one medication after another, with more to counteract previous side effects. My prescriptions were costing me over a thousand dollars out-of-pocket per year, with no end in sight.
I started bicycling to work to change this trajectory. Initially, cycling did help with weight loss, but despite cycling thousands of miles, my medications only increased, along with side effects on my liver and other organs. My doctor recommended I see Dr. Scinta, noting her success with weight management. After being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, I decided to seek her help.
When I started, my BMI was 36.0. Friends and family thought it was crazy to begin before the holidays, but I was determined. I began losing an average of 5 pounds per week, and a month later, I had lost 34 pounds and reduced my BMI to 30.8, allowing me to stop all medications. By the following month, I lost another 25 pounds, achieving a BMI of 27.5 while retaining 97% of my muscle. I now understand that food and exercise are essential, but finding the right balance is critical. Dr. Scinta and her team at Medical Weight Loss of New York gave me a second chance at life. Thank you for this life-changing opportunity."
"I’ve lost about 70 lbs and always leave feeling good about myself and my success."
"I was working with a personal trainer, trying to lose weight with diet and exercise. It wasn’t working. My trainer told me about Dr. Scinta and suggested I try her program.
I had no intention of doing the full meal replacement plan. I thought the idea of not eating any real food was crazy and not for me. That all changed when Dr. Scinta said I could lose 2-4 lbs a week. That’s when I decided it would be crazy not to try the full plan.
The rest is history: I’ve lost about 70 lbs. I went from the full plan to the partial and now to all food. I haven’t quite reached my goal yet, but I will.
Dr. Scinta and her staff are the best. They are always cheerful, helpful, and supportive. No one ever says anything negative, and they are always in a good mood. I always leave feeling good about myself and my success."
Medical weight loss is a comprehensive approach to lose weight, keep it off and reverse diseases. It involves focus in 4 areas including nutrition, exercise, behavioral modification, and medication management.
Dr. Scinta and her providers have 16 years of weight loss expertise under their belts. They understand the need for an individualized and comprehensive approach that addresses nutritional, behavioral, exercise, and medical needs. They are experts at reversing weight-related diseases (such as diabetes and hypertension) and using anti-obesity medications to help you lose weight and keep it off long term.
We start with a detailed two-part physical, including a review of your bloodwork, medical history, medications, and past experiences to create a unique plan specific to you.
Our mission is to get all of our patients to a healthy weight for their body type, but the amount you lose depends on your immediate needs and long term goals.
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