Medical Weight Loss Q & A

What is weight loss?

Weight loss is the process of eliminating body fat. While losing weight isn’t recommended for everyone, it can help you become healthier, & more confident. At Family Doctors Center, the team can help you lose weight if your extra body fat puts your health at risk. If you choose to begin a weight-loss plan with a physician’s help at Family Doctors Center, the goal is to help you lose body fat while keeping your muscle mass intact.

How does medically supervised weight loss work?

At Family Doctors Center, the team uses the HealthWise™ weight-loss program to help you lose body fat. The program is designed by medical professionals to help you lose body fat at a healthy rate. You can lose an average of 2-6 pounds per week as long as you follow your plan diligently and attend regular appointments to check in on your progress.

The program also helps stabilize your blood sugar levels. During your weight-loss plan, you follow a low carb, normal protein diet that boosts your energy and keeps you feeling full. The HealthWise foods taste great so you won’t feel like you’re missing out on the carbohydrate-rich foods that you love. You also get a variety of foods to keep you interested in your program and on track to success. Throughout your program, you’ll attend regular appointments at Family Doctors Center and they will keep you motivated and help you understand the effects of your healthier lifestyle on your body.

What are the health benefits of losing weight?

Everyone has at least a little bit of body fat, so you shouldn’t feel ashamed if you have a bit of extra cushioning. It becomes a problem if you have too much of it. If you’re overweight or obese, your extra body fat puts you at a higher risk of developing a variety of long-term health conditions that could be deadly. By losing weight, you can lower your risk of health complications like:

Diabetes

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

High cholesterol

Heart disease

Stroke

Sleep apnea

Joint pain

Back pain

Osteoarthritis

Some types of cancer

Beyond the physical health benefits, you might notice a change in your mental health after losing weight. You’ll feel more energized and ready to take on the day, and you might feel more confident about the way you look.

Other Weight loss options?

Dr. Greene also prescribes prescription Adipex for weight loss for those patients choosing not to do the Healthwise protocol. Adipex is an appetite suppressant so it will help with the urge to overeat. With Adipex, you see Dr. Greene monthly and are weighed & measured at each visit to be sure you are losing weight and learning how to stay that way.

For more information about medically supervised weight loss at Family Doctors Center, call the office for an appointment