Obesity and Weight Loss

Obesity-and-Weight-Loss

What is Obesity?

Obesity means excess body weight in proportion to your height. If your body mass index (BMI) is above 30, it is considered obese. BMI can be calculated using a simple formula, (please add a link to calculate BMI)

How does being overweight affect my health?

Obesity and being overweight are known to cause several medical conditions including ;

Type 2 diabetes
High cholesterol/Dyslipidemia
Breathing problems such as asthma and obstructive sleep apnea
Joint problems such as osteoarthritis
High blood pressure/Hypertension
Strokes and heart attacks.
Obesity increases risk for many cancers

How does physician-supervised weight loss help me lose weight?

Your weight loss journey with ISSA Endocrinology and Weight Loss Center begins with an in-person consultation which starts with history, physical, and labs. It is essential to run specific blood tests to determine if you have hormonal imbalances that need to be addressed first.

 

When you work with an endocrinologist for weight loss, you will get expert advice and correct information. You are more likely to succeed in your weight loss journey when you receive ongoing support, encouragement, and accountability from an expert in weight loss management. We care about you and will be honored to be your healthcare companion.

What weight loss services might I receive?

We will customize the weight loss program based on your overall health and the amount of weight you need to lose. Some of the services that we offer include:

Medical management

Medical management starts from evaluating your current medical conditions and medications, which may cause weight gain. Diabetes, thyroid, or steroid metabolism disorders can result in excess weight gain. Once these items are reviewed and addressed, you will be offered medical management. We have several prescription medications which will boost your weight loss journey in addition to lifestyle changes.

Meal Replacement Therapy

Research has shown that meal supplementation is an effective way to lose weight efficiently by limiting calorie intake. We do it in a medically supervised manner to help patients lose significant weight.

Meal-Replacement-Therapy

Lifestyle changes

Dieting helps you lose weight for the short term while medications keep them off. Limiting your daily calories is crucial. We help you to achieve that by implementing different diets and techniques like intermittent fasting.

If you’re ready to get serious about losing weight, call us today to schedule an appointment.