5 Questions to Ask a Team Before Starting Medical Weight Loss

You’re tired of yo-yo dieting. As you try fad after fad, you lose a few pounds only to gain them back.

This time will be different! You decide to work with a medical team, but before you sign up and get started, there are certain things you should know. You need to ask some questions to get as much information as you can about medical weight loss. Keep reading to learn what these questions are and why they’re important to ask.

How Much Weight Do I Need to Lose?

Another way to phrase this kind of question: What should my goal weight be?

Before you start on your journey toward a healthier weight, you need to know what that healthier weight is. Every body is different and the end target will differ from patient to patient. Getting a clear number in mind gives you a measurable goal to work toward.

Is My Weight Affecting My Health?

Depending on how overweight you are and how long you’ve had this excess weight, your health could be suffering. Understanding how losing weight could help your health can be an important motivator to stay on track. For example, if you currently take blood pressure medication, managing a healthier weight could eliminate the need for this medicine.

Will My Medications Interfere with Weight Loss?

Most medications come with some sort of side effect, and unfortunately, some of the more common ones can affect your weight. For instance, antidepressants can cause weight gain or make it more difficult to get rid of extra pounds. Make sure you are completely honest with your weight loss team about your medications so they can help you overcome these side effects.

How Long Do You Think It Will Take to Reach the Goal?

Your weight loss team does not have a crystal ball and cannot tell the future. If you meet a weight loss provider who guarantees a certain number of pounds in a short period of time, you should be a little skeptical. Sustainable weight loss takes time, effort, and safe solutions. Be careful about generalized programs with wild claims about losing lots of weight quickly.

What Advice Can You Give Me for Losing Weight?

While some wellness clinics have only type of specialist on staff, patients are usually more successful when they receive support from multiple approaches. A dietician alone will focus on nutrition, but it takes more than diet to see real results. You may also need someone to plan an exercise routine to help you burn more calories or to give you advice for a more active lifestyle.

Ultimately, the medical team’s responses can help you determine whether they’re a good fit for you and whether they can help you lose the weight and keep it off for good.

About the Practice

Richardson Pain & Wellness has a team of professionals with training in various areas of health to assist patients who want to lose weight. In addition to guidance on diet and exercise, we also offer safe supplements like Sermorelin and HCG injections to make goals more achievable. If you are interested in learning more about medical weight loss, you can contact Richardson Pain & Wellness online or by calling 972-907-1125.