Weight Loss

Weight problems are complex and influenced by genetic, lifestyle, environmental, and other factors. At Revive Family Care & Wellness in Caddo Mills, Texas, Guiselle Berry, NP, offers medical weight loss programs, helping you to achieve and sustain a healthy weight for life. Call Revive Family Care & Wellness today or schedule a consultation online to discover the benefits of medical weight loss.

Why should I consider medical weight loss?

Excess body weight causes a fat buildup that can significantly harm your health. The more fat your body carries, especially around your organs, the more likely you’ll develop one or more long-term medical conditions, including:

Type 2 diabetes

Type 2 diabetes develops when your body doesn’t make enough or becomes resistant to insulin, the hormone needed to manage your blood sugar properly. Excess body fat influences insulin resistance, increasing your risk of Type 2 diabetes.

Cardiovascular diseases

Excess weight can lead to high cholesterol, high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke.

Respiratory conditions

People with weight problems can develop breathing difficulties, obstructive sleep apnea, and other respiratory disorders.

Joint problems

Excess weight stresses your joints, increasing your risk of osteoarthritis.

Mental health disorders

People with weight issues often suffer from low self-esteem and may develop mental health conditions like depression and anxiety.

How do I embark on a medical weight loss program?

The first step is calculating your body mass index (BMI), which compares a person’s weight and height. Your Revive Family Care & Wellness provider weighs you, records your height, and uses a BMI calculator to determine your score.

An ideal BMI is 18.5–24.9. 25–29.9 is overweight, and 30 or more signifies clinical obesity — a serious medical condition. BMI isn’t a perfect system, so your provider will likely make adjustments. For example, muscle weighs more than fat, so your BMI will be higher if you’re very fit.

Your provider completes a comprehensive physical exam and a medical and family history review. They discuss your lifestyle, including exercise, diet, stress levels, and other weight-related issues.

Your provider also takes blood for lab analysis. They measure your blood sugar and cholesterol to see if you have signs of diabetes or cardiovascular disease and test for conditions like hypothyroidism that can make weight loss difficult.

What will my medical weight loss program consist of?

Revive Family Care & Wellness tailors each weight loss plan to meet the individual’s needs and circumstances. Your plan could include:

• A personalized diet
• Nutrition counseling
• Meal planning support
• Exercise programs
• Behavioral therapy
• Stress management
• Intravenous (IV) therapy
• Semaglutide or tirzepatide injections

Semaglutide and tirzepatide are prescription medications that reduce your appetite and help you feel full for longer.

Call Revive Family Care & Wellness today or book an appointment online to benefit from effective medical weight loss.