The right treatment can be your way forward.
The path to a fuller life and a healthier future starts with finding the right treatment. And often, there isn’t a single approach to weight loss success.
To gain the most health benefits, you may want to consider a mix of treatments that work best for your body and life. And you’ll want to seek expert support to help identify what treatments can add up to lifelong wellness that’s personalized to you.
What weight loss looks like by treatment
Lifestyle
changes
Expected
weight loss:
3%
of your overall body weight.1
Weight loss
medication
Expected weight loss in one year:
4%-22%
of your overall body weight.†,2,3
Weight loss
surgery
Expected weight loss in one year:
30%-32%
of your overall body weight.‡4
Maintaining a healthy diet and exercise makes sense for everyone. But when it comes to obesity, lifestyle changes may not be enough to move the scale significantly or make weight loss stick.
Weight loss is hard. Not because of lack of effort or willpower, but because our bodies naturally try to put the weight back on when we lose it. The body responds with an increase in the production of hunger hormones and a decrease in the production of fullness hormones.5
If you are holding on to more weight than you want despite diet and exercise, find out what your future can hold with the right weight loss treatment.
Why reaching out to a weight loss surgeon may be your best move
It may be helpful to talk to a doctor who specializes in treating obesity. Many surgeons who treat obesity offer a variety of treatment options including medication and surgery.
While there are many treatment options, weight loss surgery can be an effective solution for those with obesity.6 Studies show surgery can lead to greater and more sustained weight loss outcomes.4,7
When conventional weight loss treatments don’t work, weight loss surgery can.
Am I eligible for weight loss surgery?
Knowing if you’re the right fit for weight loss surgery depends on many factors. Your doctor may consider surgery if some of the following applies to you:
- You’re committed to the required lifestyle changes and follow-up care.
- Your BMI is ≥40 and you are more than 100 pounds overweight.
- Your BMI is ≥35 and you have at least one or more obesity-related comorbidities such as Type 2 diabetes, hypertension, sleep apnea and other respiratory disorders, or heart disease.
- You’re unable to achieve a healthy weight loss for a sustained period with prior weight loss efforts.
- Please consult your doctor to see if weight loss surgery is right for you.
The benchmark for wellness: your BMI
There are many small decisions you can make and steps you can take on your path to weight loss.
Start by calculating your body mass index (BMI) to find out whether obesity is a risk for you. If it is, consider talking to your doctor about your best move for long-term weight loss.
Adult BMI calculator
BMI is a measure of body fat based on height and weight. A higher BMI may put you at risk for weight related health problems.
Your BMI is 40.0 which indicates you're in the obese category.Please consult your doctor to discuss your results and potential weight loss treatment options.
Insurance check disclaimer: Insurance verification and coverage options will be managed by the surgeons office you select.
† Reported weight loss range for medication: 4% total weight loss with Naltrexone/Buproprion 10mg and 22% total weight loss with Tirzepatide 15mg. Results vary with drug type and dosage.
‡ Reported weight loss range for surgery: 30% total weight loss with Sleeve Gastrectomy and 32% total weight loss with Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass.
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Information on this site should not be used as a substitute for talking with your doctor. Always talk with your doctor about diagnosis and treatment information.
Individual results vary.