Medical weight loss solutions

I am often asked as a bariatrician ( medical weight loss  specialist)  “What solution do you have  for my unwanted weight?”.  My immediate  response is that there are thousands of diets to help you lose weight and all  of them work! However, there are very few weight management programs that  change your life and offer you long term hope to keep the weight off  permanently.  Anyone can lose weight.  Sadly  more than two thirds of the  American public regains the weight they lost and more!   I strive to meet each patient where they are  and offer a personalized solution for life long weight management.  I have included several patient scenarios to  illustrate how my weight management program is different from most other weight  loss options .
 
Amy, 58 years old, could not lose weight. She tried  everything and was on 10 medications from blood pressure pills to cholesterol  medication.   After a thorough history  and physical, I  found  her thyroid to be low.  We started   a personalized eating plan, exercise regimen and appropriate thyroid  replacement. She lost 20 pounds and discontinued 8 medications! She is still  within 5 pounds of that goal weight 2 years later.

Bill,  67 years old,  had significant swelling in his legs and a stressful job that caused his weight  to escalate above 300 pounds.  We  adjusted Bob’s blood pressure medications to improve his fluid output and  discontinued  his beta blocker medication  that contributed to his weight gain.   Bill adjusted his lifestyle to reduce his work hours, and  he now    is able to walk in a swimming pool several times per week.    His weight is down 25 pounds in 3 months  and he continues to lose!

Debbie, 55 years old, gained 50 pounds at menopause. We  discovered her morning blood sugars were borderline (105-110 mg/dl) and she had  a strong family history of diabetes.   Debbie started an insulin sensitizer medication, balanced deficit diet  and mild appetite suppressant. She hates to exercise and never  did add it to her weight loss program! She  lost 60 pounds and maintains the loss 5 years later!

Mary Jo (35 years old) gained 20 pounds that would not get  off, after her baby was born 15 months ago.   A thorough history and physical revealed that she was not exercising as  she used to do, and her eating was very chaotic with a full time job and  toddler.  We rearranged her scheduled, included  a protein snack on the way to work at 6 a. m., added exercise in the early  evening  and a mild appetite suppressant.  She lost her “baby fat” and feels great. 
 
Any one can give you a diet to lose weight and most people  can lose weight. Finding a weight loss solution for life is the key to long  term weight satisfaction, better health and enjoyment of life.   Each patient needs to be evaluated and  treated for their unique weight program. If you need a weight loss program that  you can use for the rest of your life,   we may have the solution you are seeking.