What is Medically Assisted Weight Loss?
As many patients struggle (and often fail) to lose weight on their own, many physicians have developed a helpful solution to offer obese patients: medically assisted weight-loss programs.
Medical weight loss empowers you to lose weight without surgery, by changing your relationship with food by eliminating harmful eating habits and adapting a healthier lifestyle.
Our programs are designed to help patients overcome their weight-loss challenges in a safe, healthy way that includes a customized diet plan, exercise routine, prescribed medication(s) and medical supervision to help promote healthy weight loss based on their individual needs.
Many patients who have taken advantage of these programs have experienced an improved quality of life and are now at a much lower risk for obesity-related illnesses — many of which can be life-threatening.
Ideal Candidates for Medically Assisted Weight Loss
The candidates for medically assisted weight loss usually include anyone who:
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Has a body mass index (BMI) greater than 30
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Has a BMI greater than 27 and has a serious medical problem related to obesity, such as diabetes or high blood pressure
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Hasn’t been able to successfully lose weight through diet and exercise on their own
The best medically assisted weight loss programs monitor things like:
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Caloric intake
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Water intake
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Exercise routine
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Blood pressure
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Sugar levels
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Heart rate
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Reactions to medication
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Psychological state of mind
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Emotional state of mind
Types of Medically Assisted Weight Loss Programs
Meal-Replacement Plans
This medically supervised weight-loss option uses a combination of pre-packaged meal replacements and counseling to help assist with weight loss. They are usually set up in phases for patients to grow accustomed to the changes and also typically include educational materials to help patients as they go back to preparing their own meals again
Surgical Weight Loss
Bariatric surgery is a type of operation that is designed to assist with weight loss by making surgical adjustments to the digestive system. Some bariatric surgeries decrease the size of the stomach to shrink the amount of space for food and drink at one time, whereas others alter the small intestine, which absorbs calories and nutrients from the foods and drinks a person consumes.
Although we do not personally carry out these procedures, we will be able to direct you to industry leading clinics and walk you through the process.
Weight Loss Vitamin Injectables
Semaglutide, B12 and other fat-burning injections may help individuals lose weight while still maintaining energy. These fat burning medications are often referred to as lipotropic injections.
These injections are a great way to send nutrients directly into the bloodstream, ensuring 100% absorption of active ingredients.