U.S. adults live with obesity.
Source: CDC, NCHS Data Brief 508
Medical weight loss
Weight loss that starts with your health, not a fad.
Your FIMM doctor builds a plan around your labs, history and daily life, then checks in regularly so the progress is safe and lasting.
By the numbers
Why weight is a health conversation.
5–10%
weight loss can improve blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar.
Source: CDC, Losing WeightU.S. adults has prediabetes, and most don't know it.
Source: CDC, National Diabetes Statistics ReportHow we care for it at FIMM
Full health check
We review your history, medicines and goals, and order labs such as blood sugar, cholesterol and thyroid.
A plan made for you
Nutrition, activity and sleep targets you can keep, plus medication options if your doctor thinks they're right for you.
Regular check-ins
Follow-ups in the office or by telehealth to track weight, blood pressure and labs, and adjust the plan.
Keep it off
When you reach your goal, we switch to a maintenance plan and keep watching the conditions weight affects.
What's included
Vitals and measurements
Weight, waist, blood pressure and heart rate at every visit.
Lab work
Blood sugar, cholesterol, thyroid and other tests your doctor recommends.
Nutrition guidance
Practical eating changes that fit your culture, budget and schedule.
Medication review
We check whether any medicines you take make weight loss harder.
Telehealth follow-ups
Many check-ins can happen by secure video from home.
Related conditions
Blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol and sleep problems, treated together.
Is this right for you?
Medical weight loss is for adults who want a doctor, not an app, guiding the process.
- Your BMI is 30 or higher, or 27 or higher with a weight-related condition
- Diets have worked for a while, then stopped
- You have prediabetes, high blood pressure or high cholesterol
- You want to know if medication is a safe option for you
- You'd like your care in Spanish
Questions
Common questions
Does insurance cover weight management visits?
Many plans cover visits for weight-related conditions. Coverage for weight-loss medication varies widely, so call your office and we'll check your plan.
Will I be prescribed medication?
Only if your doctor thinks it's safe and likely to help. Many patients start with nutrition and activity changes alone.
How often are follow-ups?
Your doctor sets the schedule. Check-ins are more frequent at the start, and many can be done by telehealth.
What should I bring to my first visit?
A list of your medicines and supplements, any recent lab results, and your goals. A food log from a few typical days helps too.