Weight Loss
Family Practice located in Montgomery Village, MD
Weight loss isn’t easy on your own, but with the help of experts at Toseg Medical Center in Montgomery Village, Maryland, you may be able to achieve your goal weight and maintain it for life. Certified registered nurse practitioner Olukemi Ogunmakinwa, CRNP, and her skilled staff offer highly effective, safe medically supervised weight loss tailored to your unique needs. Call the office to learn more or use the online booking feature today.
Medically supervised weight loss at Toseg Medical Center includes expert weight loss meal plans, medication management, exercise prescriptions, and other treatments that enhance weight loss and help you keep lost weight off long-term.
If you struggle to get excess weight off on your own, see the Toseg Medical Center experts for a weight loss consultation.
Some of the main benefits you can expect when choosing medical weight loss at Toseg Medical Center include:
Medically supervised weight loss is simple to follow and can treat the underlying cause of stalled weight loss.
During your medical weight loss journey, a Toseg Medical Center provider often completes the following:
Your specialist reviews your medical history, including symptoms you may have, your personal and family history of diseases, medications, and lifestyle habits. They also ask about your usual diet, sleep, and exercise habits.
Your Toseg Medical Center specialist weighs you and assesses your body mass index (BMI). They also check your pulse, blood pressure, and other vital signs.
During a physical exam, your weight loss provider evaluates your overall health and wellness to detect or rule out possible medical problems.
Based on your health history and disease risk factors, your specialist may recommend tests that evaluate hormone, cholesterol, or nutrient levels within your bloodstream.
Your Toseg Medical Center provider develops a customized weight loss plan just for you. They tailor nutritious menus and exercise programs to match your needs.
You might take dietary supplements, weight-loss medications, or other medicines that help you manage a chronic disease. Your specialist follows up with you to ensure your weight loss plan works effectively.
The amount of weight you can expect to lose when following a medically supervised weight loss plan depends on your initial body weight and goal weight.
You might initially lose 1-5 pounds weekly*, with an average weight loss rate of about 1-2 pounds per week*. After you reach your desired weight, your Toseg Medical Center provider helps you maintain it long-term.
To learn more about medically supervised weight loss at Toseg Medical Center and get started on your weight loss journey, call the office or schedule an appointment online today.
*Individual results may vary