Weight Loss

Medically supervised weight loss provides a safe and effective way to achieve your health and wellness goals. At JST 24-hour Telemedicine Services, LLC, doctor of nursing practice and certified nurse practitioner Jeri Thomas, DNP, NP-C, offers medically supervised weight loss to adults via telehealth. Serving patients in and around Cheshire, Ohio, call JST 24-hour Telemedicine Services, LLC, today to schedule a medically supervised weight loss consultation or book your appointment online. 

What is medically supervised weight loss?

Medically supervised weight loss combines routine telehealth checkups and healthy lifestyle changes to help you achieve your weight loss goals. 

About 1 in 3 American adults is overweight. Carrying around a few excess pounds might not seem like a big deal. Still, without addressing the issue, it can increase your risk of potentially serious health problems, like high blood pressure (hypertension), arthritis, and diabetes. 

Maintaining a healthy weight provides various advantages, including less pain, more energy, and a healthier life.

Who should consider medically supervised weight loss?

Consider enrolling in telehealth-based medically supervised weight loss if you have:

• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• High cholesterol 
• Diabetes
• Arthritis
• Back pain
• Heart disease
• Kidney disease
• Thyroid disease

You might benefit from medically supervised weight loss if you have a mental health condition, like depression or anxiety. Research shows that losing even a small amount of weight can improve your mood, outlook, and quality of life. 

What does telehealth-based medically supervised weight loss involve?

At JST 24-hour Telemedicine Services, LLC, Dr. Thomas tailors medically supervised weight loss to each person’s needs. Most care plans include:

Nutritional counseling

Maintaining a healthy weight involves eating a nutritious and balanced diet. Dr. Thomas teaches you to make better decisions when grocery shopping and preparing meals and snacks. 

Everyone’s nutritional needs vary, but it typically involves eating a diet that features fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats. 

Exercise guidance

To lose weight, you need a caloric deficit. Eating a healthy diet prevents you from consuming too many calories. However, you must exercise to shed pounds and keep them off. 

Dr. Thomas makes personalized recommendations that align with your abilities and physical fitness level. For example, you might benefit from walking, yoga, or lifting weights.

Prescription medication

Various prescription medications can assist in your weight loss journey. If you struggle to make progress with diet and exercise alone, Dr. Thomas might prescribe weight loss drugs. Some suppress your appetite so you don’t feel hungry, and others make it easier to burn calories. 

Does medically supervised weight loss work quickly?

Medically supervised weight loss takes time and effort. Most people lose at least five pounds during the first few months of treatment, but it might take longer, depending on your metabolism and health. Dr. Thomas monitors your progress at routine telehealth checkups and adjusts your treatment plan as needed.

Call JST 24-hour Telemedicine Services, LLC, today to schedule a medically supervised weight loss appointment or book your visit online.