Medically Monitored Obesity is linked to many other health problems and diseases, many of which require medical attention. The staff at Agape is trained to recognize these conditions and to monitor changes in your health as your weight changes.
Because patients typically lose a significant amount of weight quickly, we require regular medical monitoring to reduce health risks and adjust the treatment program as necessary.
Dietary counseling can be essential. “When we preach diet, we don’t
suggest dieting for a specific period of time, during which you control
the amount and quality of your food — we’re talking about initiating a
lifestyle change.
We’re preaching a sustainable style and quality of
eating to maintain a healthy weight, and we’re talking about doing it
over a patient’s lifetime.”
According to the American Obesity Association, new medications, usually
prescribed along with a program of diet and exercise, have been shown
to increase the rate at which the weight loss occurs.
However, weight
loss plateaus for most people after several months and weight is often
regained if the course of medication is discontinued. Current drugs can
also have serious side effects, which must be carefully considered.
