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.
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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