Weight Loss and Management
At Imperial Psychiatric & Wellness Clinic, we approach medical weight loss from a more comprehensive approach. At your initial consultation, together, we develop a customized plan for you. To achieve optimal results, she combines:
- Medication
- Metabolic Testing
- Supplements
- Nutritional Counseling
- Behavioral Counseling
to help you on your journey to a better and healthier New You!
New online weight loss visit
First time patients receive a careful, comprehensive evaluation of dietary and exercise habits, existing medical issues, weight reduction needs, and treatment options which may include prescription medications and dietary counseling from our board-certified practitioner.
Online follow-up visits
During online follow-up visits, patients under the care of our weight-loss physician will undergo re-evaluation of their weight loss goals and progress, a review and update of their dietary regimen, and prescription renewal or changes as needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Weight loss medications can effectively boost your weight loss efforts when they’re used together with diet and exercise.
Weight loss medications are effective — they often help you lose 5% or more of your weight — but they’re never used alone. Diet, exercise, and behavioral modification are always the first-line treatment, then medications may be added.
You don’t have to face lifestyle changes alone. Our practitioners works with you one on one to develop a diet plan and an exercise program that fits you and your circumstances. Referral to a nutritionist will be discussed if appropriate.
You may be a good candidate if you have a history of trying to lose weight, but either couldn’t lose it or couldn’t maintain a loss. Medication recommendation may be appropraite if you meet one of these conditions:
- Body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher
- BMI of 27 or greater with one comorbid condition (e.g. type 2 diabetes or high cholesterol)
The FDA has approved several weight loss medications, which means they have all passed rigorous tests to ensure their safety and effectiveness. At Imperial Health & Wellness clinic, our nurse practitioners prescribe the latest FDA-approved weight loss medications, as well as older, established options. Your progress may be assessed every month for the first three months, then every three months afterward. It’s important to regularly check your weight loss, make sure you haven’t gained weight, and determine whether your diet and exercise plan may need adjustments.
Some of the medications frequently prescribed include:
- Qsymia®: unique pill taken once daily that helps you minimize snacking and overeating
- Contrave®: reduces hunger and controls cravings; helps patients lose two to four times more weight than diet and exercise alone
- Belviq®: targets hunger receptors in brain so you feel full sooner; also available in extended release form
- Saxenda®: works like a hormone to regulate appetite and help you feel less hungry
- Fluoxetine: helps suppress your appetite; only used for a few weeks
- Wellbutrin: help suppress appetite.
- Wegovy: is an injectable prescription medication for adults with obesity (BMI ≥30).
If you’re interested to Lose Weight and Keep it Off, schedule an appointment today!
