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Medical Weight Management

The GastroDoxs Medical weight management program will be a combination of individualized nutrition, professional metabolic testing and follow-up procedures available to assist Katy residents to attain and maintain sustainable weight loss, to ensure clients enjoy a caring, evidence-based, and locally-specific weight loss approach.

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Bharat Pothuri
Symptoms

What is Medical Weight Management?

Medical Weight Management is a physician monitored program which aims at enabling you to lose weight and maintain it on a long term basis. It is a combination of personal nutrition planning, life and behavior education, frequent medical examinations, and even FDA-approved medication where necessary. This graded program will reach to the source of the weight increase and greatly contribute to the temporary accomplishment and the long-term health advantages.

Common Symptoms Linked to Unhealthy Weight

The overweight condition can also cause numerous red flags one should not turn a blind eye to. You may experience:

  • Tiredness or lack of vitality.
  • A blood pressure of high rate or a high level of cholesterol.
  • Sause, stiffness or loss of mobility.
  • Shortness of breath during everyday activities
  • They include constant blood sugar fluctuations, or initial diabetes symptom.

Causes of Unwanted Weight Gain

An increase in weight is normally a combination of various factors. Ordinary causes include:

  • Hereditary or an innate low metabolism.
  • Unhealthy food habits or unhealthy eating habits.
  • Examples of hormonal imbalances include a thyroid disorder.
  • There is chronic stress, insufficiency of sleep or too much sedentary lifestyle.
  • Side effects of some drugs (e.g. steroids)
Treatment

Treatment Options for Medical Weight Management in Katy

Therapy encompasses changes in lifestyle, medical guidance and virtual assistant:

  • Personalized nutrition plans: Custom-designed menus through your metabolic requirements, tastes, and body-loss objectives.
  • 7-day starter meal plan: An organized diet plan to launch a healthy diet.
  • Habit & lifestyle coaching: Personal instruction on physical workouts, stress management, sleep routine and behavior modification.
  • Prescription medications: Within a well-supervised environment, our board-certified physicians will prescribe and provide prescription medications designed to help patients lose weight.
  • Regular checkups & lab testing: Frequent in- office talks, body analysis and blood tests to evaluate your progress and change your treatment.
  • Virtual weight management: ARM telehealth appointments and telehealth tools to be utilized by the people who seek distance assistance.

Ready to Start Your Weight Loss Journey?

Our certified doctors and licensed dietitians provide Medical weight management with a personal approach, including nutrition planning, lifestyle coaching, and approved drugs- either in-person or remotely to patients in GastroDoxs Katy. We want to be with you in all of your steps on your way to safe, sustainable outcomes and better health in general. Our first step towards being healthier is to make the call or make your initial appointment with us comfortably over the internet.

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Bharat Pothuri

About the Author

Dr. Bharat Pothuri is a Board-Certified Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist. With extensive experience in digestive health, he specializes in advanced endoscopic procedures, chronic GI disorder management, and preventive care. Dr. Pothuri is dedicated to providing expert, patient-focused insights to help improve gut health and overall well-being.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's included in a medical weight management program?

A detailed guideline followed by a doctor, individualized nutrition guidance, regular physical examination, behavior and lifestyle counseling and FDA approved drugs where necessary.

How do I find a provider near me?

Visit the internet and search with medical weight management near me. If you live in the Katy region, GastroDoxs has locations that you can make your in-office or remote care appointment with.

Will insurance cover my treatment?

Coverage varies by plan. A lot of insurance cover assists in covering the expenses of doctors, laboratory tests, and drugs. We will ensure that you are registered and taken through it.

How does virtual weight management work?

Virtual weight management provides the same program in a structured way via safe video calls. You have individualized nutrition advice, coaching as well as medication control at the comfort of your home.

What is Kaiser's weight management program?

Kaiser has its weight loss program and physician-led as well. Starting as early as May 2021 at GastroDoxs, our customized care plan, hands-on support, and flexible in-person or remote visits will be offered as a local tailor-made alternative.

Can I transfer from Methodist's program?

Yes. We would be happy to accept new patients and would seek to obtain your medical records so as to facilitate an easy transfer into our tailor made program.

Who qualifies for this kind of program?

Individuals who have a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or above-or a BMI of 27 and above with health problems such as high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol, or prediabetes, do qualify as adults.

How long will the program last?

The majority of patients lose meaningful weight after 3-6 months and then follow a maintenance phase that would assist in maintaining the weight off and developing lifelong healthy habits.

Are prescription medications safe?

Under the management of our board-certified physicians, the weight-loss drugs approved by FDA are safe and effective as a component of an overall strategy to reduce weight.

Why work with a specialist instead of doing a diet alone?

Experts work through a complete medical checkup, discuss the causes of weight gain and offer constant medical care, a factor that results in safer and more permanent weight loss outcomes as opposed to diets that are initiated by individuals.

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