Getting to and staying at a healthy body weight has lifelong health benefits. Losing weight lowers your risk of developing chronic conditions and improves your physical, mental and emotional health.
Lose it your way
If you're ready to lose weight and get healthier, we're here to help you every step of the way. We are experts in nutrition, behavior change, weight loss surgery and medication management. We'll get to know you and what you've tried before. Together, we'll create a plan that's just right for you. We'll be with you, cheering you on, both when you need support and when you're reaching your goals.
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Conditions
We'll evaluate your overall health and measure your Body Mass Index (BMI). BMI is calculated using your height and weight to estimate your body fat. Your BMI score shows if you are underweight, healthy, overweight or obese. Carrying excess weight puts you at risk for developing other medical conditions such as:
Anxiety
Cancer
Depression
Diabetes
Fatty liver
Gallbladder disease
Heart disease
High blood pressure
High cholesterol
Joint replacement
Metabolic disorders
Metabolic syndrome
Obesity
Stroke
Thyroid diseases
Testing
Getting to an ideal, healthy weight can be harder for some than others. If you haven't been able to lose weight or have unexplained changes in your weight, our team will recommend tests to better understand your overall health. Tests may include:
- Blood tests
- Electrocardiogram
- Fibroscan (for fatty liver assessment)
- Gallbladder ultrasound
- HIDA scan
- Metabolic tests
- Ultrasound elastography
- MR elastography
- X-ray
Treatments
Weight loss is different for everyone, so there are many ways to reach your goals. Our team-based approach includes experts from across Tufts Medicine working together to help you achieve your wellness objectives. Treatment options may include fatty liver medication and clinical pharmacist-directed medical weight loss medication monitoring. Learn more about additional treatment options below:
Bariatric (weight loss) surgery
Our surgeons make several tiny incisions of 1 inch or less that are nearly invisible once healed. Weight loss surgery options include:
- Bariatric revision surgery
- Gastric bypass surgery
- Sleeve gastrectomy
Medical weight loss
Are you looking to lose weight with a mix of medical, nutrition and lifestyle changes? We’re here to help you lose weight and keep it off so you can be your healthiest self.
Our program includes nutrition counseling and exercise to help you reach your goals. You’ll get support from experts in nutrition and weight loss. You can meet with us in-person or virtually, whatever works best for you.
Our medical weight loss program includes:
- Behavior and lifestyle coaching
- Body composition analysis
- Medication management
- Nutrition and exercise counseling
- Weight loss medication
Nutrition counseling
Our registered dietitians provide nutrition counseling for people with nutritional disorders specialized programs. We care for people with malabsorption issues, intestinal failure, underweight, failure to thrive, protein energy malnutrition and obesity.
Medical weight loss medication
Our team of clinical pharmacists will support you as you take any medical weight loss medications. These may include GLP-1 agonists, which are medications primarily used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes and obesity to help regulate blood sugar levels and appetite. Learn more about if weight loss medications are right for you.
FAQs
Am I a candidate for medical weight loss?
You may consider a medical weight loss program if you have more than 20 pounds to lose, have tried to lose weight on your own, or have a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or above.
When should I get weight loss surgery?
Weight loss surgery may be an option if other weight loss methods haven't worked or you have a weight-related health problem such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, type 2 diabetes or heart disease.
Will losing weight after surgery help improve my other health issues?
Usually, yes. Significant weight loss can help reduce health issues and lower the risk of life-threatening diseases like cancer. It can also greatly improve your quality of life.
How long will I stay in the hospital after weight loss surgery?
You will likely spend one or two days in the hospital, depending on the type of weight loss surgery you have.
Do you need surgery to remove excess skin after weight loss surgery?
You may consider body sculpting once you have reached your target body weight and maintain a steady weight. Body sculpting procedures remove loose skin and tighten body areas like the upper arms, stomach, thigh and waist.
Will my insurance cover weight loss surgery?
Many insurance plans cover weight loss surgery. Call your insurance provider to find out about coverage.
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