Weight Loss

What does a personalized medical weight loss program involve?

Dr.Gangupantula understands that weight loss is not a one-size-fits-all situation. Certain weight loss strategies can work for one individual and lead only to frustration for another. Several struggles can arise while working to achieve healthy weight loss including:

• Diet programs not working
• Fitness and work-out regimens not working
• No long-term weight loss
• Chronic medical conditions caused by obesity such as Diabetes, Hypertension, or Hypothyroidism
• Always feeling tired

At Valley Diabetes & Obesity, Dr. Gangupantula and her team understand that every individual is different and our weight loss solution reflects your personal goals, lifestyle, dietary needs and body composition. Our personalized medical weight loss programs have guaranteed results with a focus on the following aspects:

• Initial consultation
• Body Composition analysis
• 2-4 Week Appointments
• FDA Approved Medications for weight loss
• Diet and Nutrition counseling
• Weight Maintenance

If you have struggled in the past on your journey to weight loss and are looking for a partner in health, give us a call today!

Why do people want (or need) to lose weight?

Obesity is consistently on the rise in the United States. With more than 65% of the American population ranging from overweight to obese, this weight epidemic is taking a significant toll on millions of lives. Chronic, life-threatening conditions associated with obesity lead people to seek weight loss. Among those may be:

• Diabetes
• Cardiovascular disease
• Cancer
• High blood pressure
• Stroke
• Arthritis
• High cholesterol
• Respiratory problems
• Gallbladder disease
  
  

Weight loss is a necessary measure for those with morbid obesity, creating a rising demand for weight-loss treatment. People living with obesity are at significant risk for not only a lower quality of life but for a shortened lifespan. Consult with Dr. Gangupantula to see how you can get your health back on track.

What is obesity?

Obesity results from an excess accumulation of fat that exceeds the body’s skeletal and physical standards. It’s labeled as a disease as it produces a grave cause for health concerns and even a threat to life. Morbid obesity denotes a higher Body Mass Index (40 and above) than obesity and generates a more severe risk for comorbidities and debilitations, including physical disabilities and death.

What is nutrition therapy?

Nutrition therapy is designed for people who are overweight. It involves gradual and steady weight loss through a diet plan rather than instant results that can be dangerous for your body. Dr. Gangupantula is trained extensively to design a customized nutrition plan for you by examining your eating habits and setting new, realistic weight loss goals based on daily caloric intake.

How will nutrition therapy help me?

Even if you recognize your need to lose weight, you may not know how to go about it safely. Each patient requires a particular diet to achieve his or her best health. The benefit of nutrition therapy is that the weight loss plan isn’t a generic one; the steps and goals involved in your plan are customized to your personal needs and designed to make lasting health improvements. Medical nutrition therapy has the potential to eliminate many conditions and issues that are threatening your health.

Are there risks involved in nutrition therapy for weight loss?

There are virtually no risks involved in medical nutrition therapy. If you work in close collaboration with Dr. Gangupantula to follow your personalized plan, you’ll notice a gradual change that doesn’t involve bodily risks associated with rapid weight loss.