Medically Directed Weight Management

If you have trouble with your weight, losing just a few pounds provides a myriad of health benefits and takes significant pressure off your joints. Medically directed weight management is one of the best ways to finally make progress, and the experts at Interventional Pain Specialists of Wisconsin, SC, make the process much more effective. Their specialists offer their expertise in diet, exercise, and medication to help you lose excess weight and keep it off once and for all. We have the GLP-1 meds available and can discuss your unique situation via telemedicine. If you’re looking for help losing weight, call the office or text us on the website and we will get you taken care of. 

What causes weight gain?

Your weight is determined by how many calories come into your body (what you eat) versus what goes out (what you burn during daily activity). If you consume more calories than you burn, you gain weight.

However, other factors can play a role in weight gain as well, including:

• Activity level: lack of physical exercise or reduced activity during the day
• Hormones: surges in cortisol, declines in estrogen, or inadequate thyroid hormones
• Medical conditions: PCOS, hypothyroidism, and Cushing’s syndrome
• Insufficient sleep: more waking hours stimulate appetite
• Age: metabolism slows as we age
• Medication: weight gain can be a side effect of medication

What are the risks of being overweight or obese?

Adult men and women who are overweight have an increased risk of developing the following medical problems:

• High blood pressure
• High cholesterol and triglycerides
• Heart disease and stroke
• Type 2 diabetes
• Mood disorders
• Arthritis
• Sleep apnea

Overweight adults also tend to experience more pain than those at a normal weight due to the extra pressure placed on their joints. Excess weight affects mobility and overall quality of life.

What is medically directed weight management?

Medically directed weight management is a personalized program designed and supervised by the team at Interventional Pain Specialists of Wisconsin, SC, to help individuals achieve safe and sustainable weight loss or maintain a healthy weight. These plans often combine medical assessments, prescription medications (GLP-1s), nutritional guidance, exercise plans, and behavioral support. 

By addressing each patient's unique needs, medically directed weight management can improve overall health and help ensure long-term success.

How can medically directed weight management help me?

The team at Interventional Pain Specialists of Wisconsin, SC, stresses a collaborative patient-doctor effort in your weight management plan. They can provide you with the most effective weight management tools, but it’s up to you to put them into action.

Dietary modifications

The team at Interventional Pain Specialists of Wisconsin, SC, helps you build a meal structure to support weight management. They can also help you make adjustments to your diet based on your medical conditions and food preferences.

Medication

Interventional Pain Specialists of Wisconsin, SC, can help you manage your weight with GLP-1 medications, like semaglutide and tirzepatide. These medications help regulate appetite and control blood sugar.

By mimicking the action of a natural hormone, they promote feelings of fullness and reduce food cravings, making them an effective option for individuals struggling with obesity.

Exercise counseling

The team at Interventional Pain Specialists of Wisconsin, SC, can help you develop an exercise plan to support your weight management efforts. They can also help you work around any physical limitations you might have.

Ongoing support

As part of a medically supervised weight management plan at Interventional Pain Specialists of Wisconsin, SC, you receive ongoing support throughout your journey. This includes regular check-ins with your provider to monitor your progress, adjust treatment strategies, and provide more personalized guidance.

This comprehensive approach ensures you have the tools and accountability needed to manage your weight effectively.

To learn more about medically directed weight management, call Interventional Pain Specialists of Wisconsin, SC, or request an appointment online today.