Obesity Medicine

Obesity is not your fault and not yours to manage alone. It is a disease and a health concern worldwide. The good news is that we have an obesity medicine physician on staff who can provide you with noninvasive treatment options that may include certain medications to help you regain your strength and live a healthy life. Take your first step towards better health today.

Better Body for Better Life

Obesity is a disease associated with excessive body fat that can lead to other health problems. Obesity affects an estimated 93 million Americans. Genetic and environmental factors can cause a person to gain unhealthy weight that dieting alone cannot control.

Our obesity medicine physician at Carondelet Medical Group can help improve our patients’ overall health by helping them lose weight and keep it off. We specialize in medically treating and managing obesity through evidence-based approaches. Our obesity medicine specialists have undergone extensive training to evaluate and treat weight problems as well as develop customized treatment plans that address a patient’s:

• Functional challenges
• Medical problems
• Physical limitations
• Psychological contributors

These specialists qualify patients for non-surgical weight loss options or help determine whether interventions from a weight loss surgeon are needed. An obesity medicine physician is certified by The American Board of Obesity Medicine (ABOM). If you or a loved one is affected by obesity and excessive weight, our obesity medicine physician at Carondelet Medical Group is here for you.

Can an Obese Person Lose Weight Without Surgery?

Although some people can improve their lifestyle and lose weight on their own, others may need extra help from an obesity medicine doctor. A patient needs to be thoroughly evaluated to assess whether nonsurgical weight loss options may be enough to produce good outcomes for them. Otherwise, the patient may need to undergo weight loss surgery.

Body mass index (BMI) is a tool healthcare providers use to classify a person’s weight relative to his or her height. Weight is categorized into:

While BMI is widely used, there are other ways your doctor can diagnose obesity and its severity. Excess body fat can take a toll on your body and decrease your quality of life, putting you at risk for developing other health problems. Obesity-related conditions include:

• Cancer
• Diabetes
• Gallbladder disease
• Heartburn
• Heart disease
• High cholesterol
• High blood pressure
• Psychological contributors
• Osteoarthritis
• Psychological depression
• Sleep apnea
• Stroke

What Causes Obesity?

Obesity is a complicated disease that can be caused by a range of factors other than food, such as genes, sleep deprivation, psychological factors and prescription medications. An imbalance in calories consumed and burned may cause obesity. For instance, desk jobs and long commutes make it harder to get physical activity. Also, not all communities have safe spaces to walk, run or bike. Environmental factors such as TV ads and other marketing materials may cause obesity, as they promote the consumption of foods and drinks high in unhealthy fats and calories.

Consulting with an obesity medicine specialist about your medical history, daily habits and family medical history can help determine appropriate weight loss management options for you.

How to Remove Belly Fat Without Surgery?

No exercise can specifically target a body area, such as the belly. A person must healthily lose overall body weight. A reasonable weight loss is one to two pounds per week. If a weight-loss option claims more, avoid it. For starters, the following may help you lose excessive weight:

• Keep track of your food and drink consumption and the physical activities you are doing.
• Consult with a healthcare provider on a physical activity plan that can help you lose weight.
• Join support groups that can motivate you to pursue your weight-loss journey.

If diet and exercise are not effective, a doctor may recommend medications to help a patient lose weight. Some candidates with more than 27 BMI diagnosed with obesity-related conditions may qualify for medically supervised weight loss procedures. An obesity medicine physician can help a patient decide on the best options for him or her.