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Losing weight is rarely easy, and keeping it off can be even more difficult. Fortunately, medical weight loss can help you achieve both goals. We can help you get started.
The number of Americans who are overweight or obese has reached epic proportions, with about three-quarters of adults struggling with excess pounds.
That means all those people are also at increased risk of significant health-related problems, including heart disease, diabetes, stroke, and some types of cancer.
You might have the best intentions when it comes to managing your weight, but it’s not easy — including knowing where to begin. Or worse, you’ve tried in the past only to experience setbacks and frustration.
At Premier Physicians Weight Loss & Wellness, Dana Trippi, DO, and the rest of our team help patients manage their weight with medical weight loss plans tailored to every aspect of their health and lifestyle needs. Here, learn how they can help you get started.
Medical weight loss 101
The first step in medical weight loss is understanding what it is, what it involves, and how it compares to traditional dieting and exercise.
Medical weight loss is a science-backed, comprehensive approach that takes your personal factors into account. Every weight loss plan begins with an understanding that just as people gain weight for different reasons and in different ways, they lose weight differently too.
Medical weight loss plans are supervised — you never go it alone. During your journey, you meet with members of your weight loss team to review your progress, fine-tune your plan to ensure it remains effective, and keep moving toward your goal.
It’s also completely customizable, featuring an array of options so we can find the combination that works best for you. These differences set medical weight loss plans apart from commercial diets that use a one-size-fits-all approach to losing weight and keeping it off.
Getting started
Beginning a medical weight loss journey couldn’t be easier: Our team discusses your goals and reviews your health history. To get ready for your initial visit, gather your medical records so you can tell us your health history, and be ready to discuss any past attempts at weight loss.
During your visit, we look at your risk factors and order lab tests to evaluate nutritional deficiencies or underlying medical problems that could interfere with your success. We may also perform a brief physical.
In addition to your medical team, you meet with a nutritionist to develop a healthy eating plan you actually enjoy. Depending on your risk factors and lab test results, we may recommend dietary supplements or weight loss medication to help you reach your goals.
We also help you incorporate more physical activity into your life, focusing on activities that suit your lifestyle and preferences. And, of course, we can help you find solutions for sleep problems, stress, and other lifestyle concerns that can make weight loss a lot harder.
Start your journey today
Losing weight helps you feel better and lead a healthier life. To find out how we can help you get started, request an appointment online or over the phone today with the team at Premier Physicians Weight Loss & Wellness in Las Vegas, Henderson, and Reno, Nevada.