Medical Weight Loss 

Consider medical weight loss if you want to shed excess pounds and live a healthier, more active lifestyle. At Extended Care Medical in Dothan, Alabama, the team offers medical weight loss to men and women. A combination of nutritional counseling, exercise guidance, and prescription medication can help you achieve your wellness goals and maintain a healthy weight. Call Extended Care Medical today to schedule an in-person or telehealth appointment, or book online. 

Diets don’t work for me; can I benefit from medical weight loss?

Losing weight and keeping it off becomes more challenging the older you get. Fluctuating hormone levels, lack of sleep, and poor diet can all contribute to weight gain and affect your metabolism. 

Medical weight loss isn’t like typical fad diets. Rather than having you avoid certain foods or change your lifestyle altogether, it takes a science-based approach that complements your physical health and metabolism. 

Who can benefit from medical weight loss?

Consider medical weight loss if you’re 10 or more pounds over your ideal weight. That’s particularly true if you have an underlying medical condition, like:

• Arthritis
• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• High cholesterol 
• Diabetes
• Heart disease
• Sleep apnea
• Erectile dysfunction
• Low testosterone 
• Hormone imbalance

Medical weight loss teaches you how to lose weight safely. Rather than promising instant results, it educates you on healthy lifestyle changes that result in consistent progress.

 What does medical weight loss involve?

The Extended Care Medical team tailors medical weight loss to each patient’s health and goals. They might suggest:

Nutritional counseling

Losing weight requires you to change your eating habits. Instead of consuming foods high in saturated fat, sugar, and salt, focusing on balance is best. Your provider develops a diet plan featuring fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, whole grains, and healthy fats. 

Exercise guidance

You must exercise regularly to maintain your ideal weight. The Extended Care Medical team encourages all patients undergoing medical weight loss to exercise for at least 30 minutes a day, five days a week. They make recommendations based on your health and physical fitness level. That might include walking, swimming, cycling, or lifting weights.

Prescription medication

Improved nutrition and regular exercise don’t always result in significant weight loss. If you have an underlying health problem, like a hormonal imbalance, you might benefit from prescription medication.

Extended Care Medical regularly prescribes drugs that boost metabolism and suppress appetite. They also offer hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and peptide therapy to complement your efforts.

How long does it take for medical weight loss to work?

The time that medical weight loss takes depends on various factors, including your age and commitment to the treatment plan. Most people lost 5-10 pounds within the first month or two, but it might take longer. Follow your provider’s instructions and attend each checkup.

Call Extended Care Medical today to enroll in medical weight loss, or book online.