How to Know If You Are a Good Candidate for a Medically Supervised Weight Loss Program

It’s a new year, and you decide this is the year you’re going to eliminate your excess weight. If you’ve made that resolution before and weren’t successful, now’s the time to end that pattern. Seeking help to get healthy is a sign of strength, so congratulate yourself!

You’ve made the right choice to check out a medically supervised weight loss program provided by a trained family nurse practitioner. Our program isn’t an off-the-shelf commercial approach. 

Hellen Ndungu, FNP and our team at Rebuil-T Healthcare offer a medically supervised weight loss program customized to your unique circumstances and health status. 

Before you visit our office, you complete a thorough medical history questionnaire. Your answers alert us to any specific issues to cover during your appointment. Together, we discuss whether our medically supervised weight loss program is right for you and, if so, how it can help you get healthier.

Criteria for a medically supervised weight loss program 

Are you a good candidate for our medically supervised weight loss program? Check out these criteria that we look for.

More than 30 pounds overweight 

If you’re significantly overweight — meaning, more than 30 pounds over a normal weight for your height and body type — and have been for some time, it makes sense to consider a medically supervised weight loss program. 

Have you ever picked up two 15-pound barbells and walked around with them? That’s the additional pressure you’re putting on your heart, lungs, hips, knees, ankles, and feet. 

Of course, if you’re more than 30 pounds overweight, you can pick up larger barbells (or try to) to experience how heavy that is, and know you’re carrying around that extra weight which your body isn’t meant to carry. 

BMI of 30 or more 

During your visit, Ms. Ndungu calculates your BMI and looks at your BMI history. If your BMI has been 30 or more for a while, and you’ve tried to reduce but haven’t been able to, a medically supervised weight loss program could be right for you.

Weight-related health conditions 

Many research studies associate significant excess weight with a number of serious diseases including cancer, heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, stroke, and more. 

If you’ve been overweight or obese for a long time, you may already have one or more weight-related conditions. Having such a condition makes your weight loss goal even more pressing because your health is already compromised. 

Did you know that you can essentially turn around Type 2 diabetes with weight loss? Research studies show that some people who make changes to their eating patterns and achieve weight loss can attain normal blood sugar levels without using any medication. The studies also find that many people can reduce the amount of medication needed. That’s great news if you have a weight-related condition now. 

Commitment to making changes in your lifestyle

You know yourself better than anyone. You know the extent of your motivation to change. Change is hard! And this change — losing weight — requires new habits and new ways of thinking about eating. 

Only you know whether you’re ready to take the plunge.  

Our medically supervised weight loss program 

We’re your pillar of support during your weight loss journey. Our program teaches you which foods to choose at the grocery store and which to stay away from. We provide an outline of nutritious and delicious sample meals and recipes. 

We help you control your cravings with prescribed medication. Under our close monitoring, the dosage helps you eat smaller portions and feel full sooner than you otherwise would.

Medical weight loss includes an emphasis on movement, too. After all, being sedentary is one of the worst habits when it comes to your health. 

You’re not alone in trying to change eating habits that may have existed for years. Regular check-ins with our team help keep you on track — and get you back on track right away if you have an “off” day. 

Call Rebuil-T Healthcare in Georgetown, Texas or book an appointment online today to start your medically supervised weight loss. Get ready to see a new you come into bloom in 2024!