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Many patients come to us convinced they need/want surgery. In
every case, we carefully evaluate each person and recommend a
pathway that will be best for them. In general, patients follow
one of two paths: medical or surgical. There is a lot of overlap
and the processes are quite parallel.
Please feel free to ask questions at any time.
As is common to all weight loss efforts, treatment through the
Obesity Consultation Center is centered around modifying dietary
energy intake and increasing energy expenditure. The first
course of action is to have patients intensively monitor patterns
of intake and expenditure. When the lifestyle factors that promote
being overweight are identified, a course of treatment is recommended.
Sometimes individuals respond well to basic dietary and activity
changes. For others, additional strategies may be added to help
achieve basic weight loss goals. These adjunctive therapies include:
- A medically supervised weight loss program, which may include
options such as:
- a balanced, reduced calorie diet
- a very low calorie formula diet
- medications to control appetite or reduce fat absorption
- Minimally invasive (laparoscopic) gastric bypass surgery or
a newer, even less invasive surgery, the ‘Lap-Band’
surgery.
Both programs have in common the involvement of our team
of weight-loss professionals. We offer both individual and group interactions,
specific nutrition plans, close medical monitoring and follow-up support for
as long as you need it.
The Obesity Consultation Center team determines indications
and eligibility for all specific interventions on a case-by-case
basis.
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