Medical Weight Loss

Few things can have a more devastating effect on your health and wellness than carrying a significant amount of extra weight. At LIV MED in Arlington, Texas, Nadeen Soederbaum, MD, offers medical weight loss services customized to your unique needs and goals. When you’re ready to move closer to a healthy weight, reach out online or by phone to set up an appointment.  

What are some ways that medical weight loss can improve my health?

An expansive body of evidence supports a causal link between being overweight or obese and a long list of serious health issues. Losing even a small amount of weight can dramatically reduce your risk level. 

Some of the issues linked to obesity include:

• Type 2 diabetes
• Heart disease
• Stroke
• Kidney disease
• Gallbladder disease
• Hypertension
• High cholesterol
• Depression
• Osteoarthritis
• Dementia

These are just a few of the health problems you can develop if you carry significant extra weight. 

How does medical weight loss work?

Medical weight loss puts your health as the central focus. It begins with a physical exam to determine how your body currently functions, including lab testing and EKGs as needed. This gives Dr. Soederbaum a solid overview of your health, helping her shape a customized weight management plan just for you. 

Medication might play a role in your treatment plan. Some drugs work to control appetite, while others help your body metabolize food into energy more efficiently. Drug therapy, however, is never the sole approach. 

Finding ways to replace highly processed foods with more lean proteins, healthy fats, fruit, and vegetables can make a significant improvement in your weight loss goals. Getting more exercise each day is also critical. It doesn’t take a major, overnight, overhaul to see results; even something as simple as adding a daily walk to your routine can help. 

How long does it take to see results with medical weight loss?

Some people see results almost immediately, while others have a more gradual journey. 

Don’t focus so much on the numbers on the scale. Pay attention to how you feel. As you move through your weight loss journey, you’ll begin to have more energy and better sleep. These are the true improvements and can motivate you to continue your weight loss path. 

When you partner with the LIV MED team, you have the full guidance and support of your health professionals. They’re here to motivate you, celebrate your achievements, and provide help as needed. 

If you’re ready to explore the possibilities, call the office today to book a visit, or schedule an appointment using the online booking page, which takes just moments. The practice offers memberships to help make family medicine and primary care more affordable, and you also have access to concierge medicine services.