FAQ
Yes. Being overweight or obese is itself a chronic medical condition that puts you at high risk for heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and death.
Yes. Obesity is a chronic medical condition that is typically covered by most insurance, including Medicare.
Whether your ultimate goal is to pursue weight loss surgery or if you have had previous weight loss surgery and have started to re-gain weight, I will work with you towards your goals. I have extensive experience with pre-operative and post-operative patients in medical weight loss.
Yes, these are in a class of drugs called GLP-1 agonists. They can be very effective at treating and managing weight, and weight related conditions. Others in this category include: Saxenda, Mounjaro, Victoza, and Trulicity. Some insurances cover these medications. We can work together to figure out which ones would be most cost effective and beneficial for you.
Appetite suppressants can help you lose weight by helping you feel full. They can also work on your brain to reduce hunger pangs, so you eat less food at mealtimes and have less urge to snack in between meals.Consuming fewer calories supports weight loss, so you can shed excess pounds and achieve a healthy body mass index (BMI). Using appetite suppressants can also help you learn how to recognize when you’re full, so you can make changes that support lifelong weight maintenance.