Medical Weight Loss

What is medical weight loss?

Medical weight loss involves a weight-management plan that is catered to your unique needs. Although nearly 30% of adults in the United States attempt to lose weight with fad diets, supplements, products, and exercise, many are unsuccessful because they approach their goals in the wrong way or with a narrow view of what weight loss involves.

Medical weight-loss plans are multifaceted, meaning that they use many approaches to reach the same goal: sustainable weight loss.

At Bergen Bariatric and Surgical Solutions P.C., Dr. Botvinov monitors your progress with regular appointments and makes adjustments to your weight-loss plan when necessary.

How is medical weight loss important for my health?

As the most successful mode of weight loss that doesn’t involve surgery, medical weight loss is safer than other modes of weight loss because Dr. Botvinov puts the plan together for you and monitors your progress.

You also have the opportunity to ask him questions about your plan as they arise to make sure you’re following it correctly.

In general, losing weight helps prevent many chronic health conditions and diseases. If you have less fat on your body, you have a lower chance of getting:

• Diabetes
• Sleep apnea
• Arthritis and other joint pain
• High blood pressure
• High cholesterol
• Heart disease
• Stroke
• Some types of cancer

Additionally, successful weight loss improves your self-esteem, mood, and energy levels. With medical weight loss, you’ll have the tools to maintain your lower weight to keep enjoying the benefits.

What does a medical weight-loss plan involve?

At Bergen Bariatric and Surgical Solutions P.C., Dr. Botvinov creates a custom weight-loss plan for you that considers your current health, habits, and other factors.

Weight loss shouldn’t look the same for everyone, and Dr. Botvinov pinpoints the areas in your life that need improvement. Your plan may include:

• Dietary and nutritional guidance
• An exercise plan
• Treatment for weight-related conditions
• Hormone therapy
• Bariatric surgery
• Weight-monitoring appointments

Your plan begins with a consultation. During the hour-long appointment, Dr. Botvinov evaluates your current health, medications, and recent weight-loss attempts. With this information, he forms an appropriate treatment plan.

If you’re ready to make drastic changes to your lifestyle to finally lose the weight for good, call Bergen Bariatric and Surgical Solutions P.C. or book your medical weight-loss consultation online today.