Our medical managed weight loss packages are customized to your specific body needs.
Your function and well-being are intrinsically linked to your weight. Achieving and maintaining a healthy weight is not just about aesthetics—it is vital for your overall health and can significantly reduce the risk of various potentially life-threatening conditions. When your body carries excess weight, it's not just a burden you feel when moving around; it has profound implications for your health. Heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, stroke—all these conditions have a higher incidence among individuals who are overweight. And it goes beyond that: every additional pound puts undue stress on your muscles, organs, and bones. This can lead to chronic problems like arthritis, fertility issues, and a higher likelihood of developing asthma. In short, a healthy weight isn't a luxury—it's a cornerstone of a long, active, and disease-free life.
When it comes to weight loss, there is no one-size-fits-all solution. If you are contemplating shedding those extra pounds, you're already aware of the benefits. But beyond that, there's the matter of your self-esteem, the way you view yourself, and how you believe others perceive you. Weight can have a profound effect on your personal, professional, and social interactions. You may also have experienced feelings of discomfort, or even shame, associated with your appearance which can be isolating and lead to missed opportunities.
This is where medical weight loss presents a personalized and supportive path forward. Unlike generic weight loss programs, medical weight loss is tailored to your individual health profile, considering your unique physiological and psychological factors. It involves a multifaceted approach that includes diet, behavior modification, and the use of pharmaceutical agents, as deemed necessary. It is a comprehensive, medically-supervised regimen that prioritizes your safety while aiming for effective and lasting weight loss results.
Anyone struggling with weight management can benefit from medically supervised weight loss, especially those with obesity-related health issues. It is particularly advantageous for individuals who have had limited success with conventional diets or who need specialized attention due to medical conditions.
Participants can expect a multi-disciplinary team dedicated to providing support in various forms, such as personalized dietary plans, behavioral therapy, fitness recommendations, and regular health monitoring to ensure both the efficacy and safety of the weight loss journey.
Before discussing what it is, it probably makes sense to start with what it is not. Medical weight loss is not surgery. It is physician-directed weight management based on medical scientific principles that target the root causes of obesity and weight gain to achieve and sustain a healthy weight.
There are two primary differences you will find compared to other weight loss programs. First, our program is physician-supervised. Our doctors, who are extensively trained in the medical science of weight loss, can treat your weight within the context of your total health profile. Because of this they have tools and resources that other programs do not, such as the ability to adjust medications hindering your weight loss progress. Second, our program does not focus on just one aspect of weight loss. We take a comprehensive, holistic approach that includes food, exercise, and behavioral modification. Weight loss and weight maintenance is a way of life. Our doctors understand this and will be there to support you every step of the way in achieving your goals.
There is no requirement for exercise, but research consistently shows that exercise increases the likelihood of maintaining a healthy weight. Should you decide to pursue an exercise routine, with your doctor’s permission, the program will offer activity recommendations based on your body composition and physical abilities.
There is no medication requirement. However, if you consent, your doctor can prescribe a safe appetite suppressant to keep hunger at bay as you lose weight. Your doctor can also adjust any current medications you might be taking for another condition, but that may also be interfering with your weight loss efforts.