Am I a Candidate for Medical Weight Loss?

Maintaining a healthy weight is one of the best things we can do for our overall health. Carrying excess pounds makes us more likely to deal with a wide range of serious health conditions, including diabetes, heart disease, and cancer.

That probably isn’t news to you. Even when you want to reach a healthy weight, though, getting there is usually challenging. That’s particularly true when you go it alone. 

That’s where we come in. With our weight loss expertise, our team at Prestige Healthcare OBGYN helps women by providing personalized, medically backed weight loss support.

When you visit our office in Atlanta, Georgia, board-certified OB/GYNs Charis Trench-Simmons, MD, and Lorenza Simmons, MD, apply their extensive medical knowledge to help determine what your body needs to move toward a healthy weight. 

So, is this kind of program right for you? Let’s take a closer look at what it entails and when you might be a candidate. 

The medical weight loss difference

Medical weight loss programs differ from diets in a few notable ways. 

First and foremost, medical weight loss partners you with a board-certified doctor who takes the time to understand your body. We evaluate genetic factors and use diagnostic testing to help plan your program. 

Dr. Trench-Simmons or Dr. Simmons might identify a nutrient deficiency or a health condition that’s made weight loss more difficult, for example.

Secondly, because a doctor administers your program, you enjoy safe access to weight loss tools like injections, pills, and supplements. Medications can help you move toward a healthy weight faster. 

Finally, we create a personalized plan for you based on what research says makes for effective weight loss. That means a combination of medical nutrition training, healthy lifestyle modifications like sleep and exercise, and support like education and guidance.

When to consider a medical weight management program

Generally, you’re a good candidate for a medical weight loss program when any of these apply:

• You’re dealing with health challenges or discomfort because of your weight
• Your doctor has told you that you need to lose weight
• You have a body mass index of 30 or more
• You’ve tried other diets with limited success
• You’ve lost weight in the past but gained it back
• You regularly feel tired or hungry when you’re trying to lose weight
• You’ve struggled to stick with healthy lifestyle changes

If any of that sounds like you, don’t hesitate to contact our office. Our team can help you explore if medical weight loss is right for you. To get started, call our office or book an appointment online today.