If you have excess weight that you can't seem to lose on your own, help is available. At Apollo Health Care Center, serving Mountain View, CA, and the neighboring communities, Dr. Gayathri Thiru, Dr. Seema Sangwan, and Dr. Priyanka Kallem can guide you through doctor-supervised weight loss. So what does that entail?

Advice

The first step to a medical weight loss plan is usually lifestyle advice. If you come to us for weight loss in Mountain View, CA, a practitioner will educate you on steps you can take to kick-start your weight loss, such as diet recommendations and exercise suggestions. Rather than telling you the information you already know, we'll help you find feasible solutions, possibly triggering weight loss through lifestyle changes when you haven't had success in the past. 

Medications 

Sometimes, lifestyle changes aren't enough to help you lose weight, especially as you age. And if you have certain health issues, just forget it! 

Fortunately, we offer other solutions that'll help get the ball rolling if other weight loss methods haven't been successful in the past. 

Since these treatments can cause side effects, we'll continuously monitor you to ensure that no serious side effects occur and that the medication is effective for you.

Routine Monitoring 

No matter the treatment approach you receive, you'll receive routine monitoring to ensure the success of your weight loss method. We can then alter the treatment plan until you have one that's working for you.

Importance of a Healthy Weight 

Doctor-assisted weight loss can have several health benefits. For instance, losing weight can ward off chronic health concerns, such as diabetes, heart disease, and certain types of cancer. 

When you have excess weight, it's hard on the lower joints and back. By losing weight, you can relieve stress on these areas, which is beneficial before or after you develop problems. Ultimately, you'll be able to do more when you're at a comfortable weight and can move without anything holding you back. You'll also be able to sit with less pressure on your lower back.

Achieving and maintaining a healthy weight can also benefit your mental health. When you're happier about your body and can do more, you'll feel more confident and improve your mental health.   

At Apollo Health Care Center, serving Mountain View, CA, and the general vicinity, Dr. Thiru, Dr. Sangwan, and Dr. Priyanka Kallem can provide doctor-assisted weight loss to help you meet your weight loss goals and improve your overall health. We offer several methods to find the right one for you.

Call us at (408) 900-8077.