Medical Nutrition Therapy

There are no risks with this kind of program if you work closely with your bariatric physician and registered dietitian and adhere to the developed plan. While there are risks in losing too much weight, too quickly, consistent check-ins are intended to prevent this from occurring. If you are pregnant or have serious health issues, it may not be safe for you to lose weight altogether. Weight loss medications may have potential side effects. These will be carefully reviewed with your bariatric physician, who will choose the safest and most effective pharmacotherapy plan for you.

There is nothing you need to do prior to your initial consultation, but it’s never a bad idea to start a food journal to monitor your eating habits, and keep track of how often, and for how long, you currently exercise.

As part of the initial consultation you will receive a baseline InBody body composition analysis, and your diet and exercise habits will be discussed and evaluated. The physician and dietitian will outline next steps, customized for you, and follow-up visits will be required. You will learn how to make better food choices to help you achieve your weight loss goals, and through Indirect Calorimetry, learn how many calories you need to lose or maintain weight.

Weight loss medications can help you lose weight, and are an important component of your medical nutrition therapy program. Examples of current FDA-approved medications include Saxenda (liraglutide), Qsymia (phentermine/topiramate), Contrave (bupropion/naltrexone), and orlistat. Your board-certified physician will review your medical history and prescribe you with the safest, and most effective weight loss treatment.