There are a wide range of approaches to medically supervised weight loss, ranging from changes to one’s diet and exercise to invasive surgery. The choice of which approach to use is usually determined between the patient and provider, based on the health needs and goals of the patient.
Options for losing weight are based on behavior modifications, which focus particularly on changes to diet and exercise. This is the first option and even when accompanied by other techniques, these alterations are crucial to the success of any medically supervised weight loss program. With the help of nutritional guidance and technology, patients can monitor what they eat while engaging in exercise that is custom-tailored to their bodies and fitness level. This is particularly important to maintain long-term weight loss.
Despite the fact that diet and exercise are the most accepted and recommended options to lose weight, in cases of difficulties with the other techniques or of medical conditions, medically supervised weight loss programs may resort to pharmacotherapy. Medication can help patients. There are currently several products approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the choices we use are based on the desired results and condition of each patient.