Weight Loss

If you want to lose weight and keep it off, medically supervised weight loss offers professional guidance and support. At The Beloved Medicine Clinic, Pain and Spine, John Melek, MD, MSC, and Engy Melek, MD, RD, LD, provide various medical weight loss services, including dietary guidance and medication management. To enroll in medical weight loss, make an appointment by calling the office in Dallas, Texas, or request one online today. 

What is medically supervised weight loss?

Medically supervised weight loss is a personalized program that helps you lose weight and maintain your progress. It combines patient education, healthy lifestyle changes, and, when necessary, medication to help people achieve their wellness goals. 

Dr. Engy is board-certified in internal medicine and a registered dietitian in addition to being a pain management specialist. Her knowledge and expertise ensure those who want to lose weight get the support they need, without having to visit another provider.

Who should consider medically supervised weight loss?

Consider medically supervised weight loss at The Beloved Medicine Clinic, Pain and Spine, if you’re overweight and have struggled to make progress on your own. 

Treatment may be especially beneficial if you’ve been diagnosed with a medical condition that can be affected by excess weight, such as:

• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• High cholesterol
• Back pain
• Arthritis
• Diabetes
• Heart disease
• Sleep apnea

After reviewing your health history and completing a physical exam, your provider can determine if medically supervised weight loss makes sense. 

What does medically supervised weight loss involve?

Medically supervised weight loss is created specifically to meet your needs and goals. Even so, most treatment plans include:

Nutritional guidance

Losing weight often requires changing your relationship with food. The Beloved Medicine Clinic, Pain and Spine team has a registered dietitian on staff who can make recommendations that align with your lifestyle and nutritional needs. 

Many people benefit from eating a balanced diet that emphasizes fruits and vegetables, whole grains, healthy fats, and lean protein.

Lifestyle counseling

Nutrition isn’t the only factor that contributes to weight. Exercise, stress, and sleep can also play a role. Your provider gathers information on these aspects of your life and suggests manageable changes that can help support your efforts. 

Medication management

Improved nutrition and healthy lifestyle changes can support healthy weight loss, but they aren’t always enough to achieve your goals. For some people, medication can complement those efforts. 

The Beloved Medicine Clinic, Pain and Spine team regularly prescribes GLP-1 and GIP medications to support lasting progress. 

To explore the benefits of medically supervised weight loss, make an appointment at The Beloved Medicine Clinic, Pain and Spine by calling the office or requesting an appointment online today.