Medical Weight Loss Clinic in Fairmont, WV

The team at MedBridge WV will structure a personalized weight management program for you based on your lifestyle patterns.

• Retrospective weight journey analysis
• Nutritional coaching
• Personalized biomarker benchmarking
• Insurance coverage consultation
• Nutrition log review/analysis

We will cover real-life cases that you’re more likely to go through or experience. 

• Do you feel like your eating patterns are out of control?
• Do you eat between meals?
• Do you eat as a response to your emotions?

We are here to help you on your journey to weight loss. 

A person’s health can be adversely affected by being overweight or obese. Fat accumulation can lead to serious health conditions such as cardiovascular disease (mainly heart attacks and strokes), type 2 diabetes, musculoskeletal disorders like joint pains, and some cancers. Symptoms of these conditions can lead to premature death and substantial disability.
 
It is well documented that a person’s health can be significantly improved with just a 5% reduction in body weight, resulting in improved blood pressure, lower cholesterol and blood sugar levels, less stress on joints and bones, and overall improvement in mental wellbeing.

You may be able to improve your overall health by losing just a small amount of weight.

Losing weight helps to lower your blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol levels thereby decreasing the stress on your heart.

Just like your heart, extra body weight adds increased strain to your joints and raises your risk of developing joint disorders such as arthritis.  You may lower your risk of chronic pain by losing weight.

Did you know that losing weight can also improve your sleep? Excessive weight, especially in the upper chest and abdominal region, increases your risk of developing a condition called Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA).  Symptoms of OSA can include excessive daytime sleepiness, loud snoring, or waking during the night gasping for air.  People with OSA may require a machine at night to help with breathing.  OSA puts extra pressure on your cardiovascular system which can increase your risk for heart attack or stroke. Sleep loss can trigger an increased production of appetite-stimulating hormones which makes it more difficult to lose and manage weight. Through weight loss, it is easier to obtain the recommended amount of sleep which helps with overall health improvement.

As you lose weight, you will likely encounter an overall improvement in mental wellbeing.   Since weight loss can improve aches and pains, you are likely to enjoy engaging in increased physical activity which is known to elevate mood due to the release of feel-good chemicals by your body.  Frequently, this can lead to improvement in disorders such as anxiety and depression and help to lower stress.

The main difference between a medical weight loss program and other standard weight loss programs is just that, a medical program. Medical weight loss programs are prescribed and monitored by medical professionals who specialize in medical weight loss.
 
An individual who has a hard time losing weight despite their efforts can participate in a medical weight loss program that is supervised by a medical professional. In addition, the program aids those who require medical assistance or are having difficulty controlling their cravings/eating habits.

Optimal care of patients with obesity requires managing multiple aspects of patient health. Weight management is much more than calories in versus calories out.  While exercise and energy expenditure play a role in chronic weight management, addressing the patient’s underlying medical conditions is a key factor in any weight management program.  When taking part in a medical weight loss program, a healthcare provider can evaluate the need for medication to assist with weight loss as well as monitor other chronic health conditions while working in collaboration with the patient’s primary care provider.  Since each patient is different, medical weight management is tailored to each individual’s personal needs so options can vary from patient to patient. 
 
Medical weight loss is available at MedBridge WV. To consult our professionals, please contact us or book an appointment online. We have two convenient locations in Fairmont WV and Mannington WV. We serve patients in Fairmont WV, Mannington WV, White Hall WV, Pleasant Valley, WV, Monongah WV, Barrackville WV, Metz WV, and surrounding areas.