Many people who are looking for dramatic weight loss inquire with their doctors about bariatric surgery. However, these types of drastic procedures may not be appropriate for many patients, and carries risks with it that most people would rather avoid. If you’re searching for a way to see meaningful weight loss without pills or surgery, you may consider medical weight loss.
What is Medical Weight Loss?
Typically, medical weight loss is a diet and exercise program supervised by a team of medical professionals. This can range from being supervised in a weight loss clinic with regular, walk-in visits to being carefully monitored by a doctor and team of nurses. It really depends on the needs of the patient.
Unlike a typical diet, medical weight loss pinpoints and addresses the primary causes of weight gain, and gibes patients an eating and exercise plan that is tailored to their individual needs and goals. This allows them to work with, rather than against their bodies to lose weight, get healthy and keep themselves that way, long-term
Who is Medical Weight Loss Best For?
Many of the people who consider weight loss surgery would be just as well or even better served by medical weight loss that doesn’t involve such dramatic measures. Typically, the people who are at the bottom tiers of surgery qualification or just below it – between a 30-40 BMI – are the most appropriate candidates. Those who either do not meet surgery qualification or who prefer a more natural, less invasive approach are best suited for these plans.
It’s always best to consult with both a weight loss professional and your primary care physician before beginning any weight loss program. Talk to your doctors today and find out if the new year is the right time for you to lose weight.
