Weight Management (Medical Weight Loss)

We recognize that exercise is not the key to weight loss. Yes, you read that correctly. Exercise is an integral way to promote heart and lung health, mental well-being, and to fight disease—but additional lifestyle modifications are essential to lose weight. We support movement and have many referral programs to help you meet your individualized movement goals. This includes the Parkview YMCA and referrals to physical/aquatic therapy. Each of these programs are here to meet you where you are and help you start incorporating more movement into your daily life.

A much-needed shift in the approach to caring for patients is beginning across our nation. It emphasizes the need to engage in a healthy lifestyle which includes appropriate nutrition, weekly exercise, good sleep, and excellent mental health. We are trained in offering counseling, direction, advice, and resources to enable your success at making and sustaining lifestyle changes to improve all aspects of your health.

Our physicians and NP/PAs are trained in recognizing commonly used medications that may slow, or completely prevent, weight loss. Additionally, many medications increase appetite and decrease caloric burn, making weight gain extremely likely. If needed, our medical practitioners will work collaboratively with your current healthcare team to find alternative solutions to medications that may be adversely affecting your weight loss goals.

Beyond management of current medications, they are also versed in the science and effective use of weight loss medications to support your journey. They are highly adept at managing common diseases such as diabetes, prediabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, sleep apnea, underactive thyroid, kidney disease, depression, and anxiety. A meal replacement program is also available for those interested. Meal replacements are an excellent option if time is hard to come by. These supplements should not be considered as a replacement for all nutrition, but as one more tool in the shed to defeat unhealthy weight.

Nearly everything is harder when your mental framework is broken or not functioning properly. So much of achieving a healthy lifestyle and losing excess body weight starts with a solid foundation in your mind and in your emotions. We have licensed therapists to assist you in conquering emotional eating, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, unhealthy body image and more!

Nutrition education is a large component of our program. We provide patients with practical dietary and behavior modification options to use in everyday life. We provide support, accountability, and guidance for you to achieve life-long success with your weight loss goals. We want the things you learn at PPG – Weight Management & Bariatric Surgery to stick with you for many years to come—so that, once you achieve healthy body weight, you will have the tools to maintain a healthy life!