Our treatments may give you the weight loss jump-start you need to keep up good habits for the long haul. We’ll help you move past obstacles standing in your way and live a healthier life.
At the Bariatric and Metabolic Institute, we’re committed to help you achieve your health and weight loss goals. When you choose our bariatric program, you can expect:
We offer a wide range of medical weight loss treatments, tailored to your needs and goals.
Your physician may recommend HMR (Health Management Resources), a meal replacement program where you eat specific foods (such as protein shakes) on a structured meal schedule. Patients on the HMR program meet regularly with an in-person support group. At these meetings, you get to hear from people who face similar challenges while you learn how to form healthier habits.
Your physician will help you decide which type of HMR diet is best for you. An HMR diet generally doesn’t need medical supervision unless you take diabetes medication.
Our nutrition professionals work one-on-one with you to teach you the basics of a healthy diet. We’ll give you guidance and tips to help you make lasting changes to your diet and exercise habits.
If emotional eating is getting in the way of you reaching your weight goals, our psychologists can help you recognize and manage emotional factors that may be keeping you at a higher weight.
Different types of medications (sometimes called weight loss pills or weight loss injections) can help you lose weight by making you feel less hungry or balancing your blood sugar levels. Taking obesity medication to lose weight can oftentimes help treat or prevent weight-related illnesses and improve metabolic health.
A new class of drugs called GLP-1 agonists are designed to help people with diabetes or people with significant obesity reduce their BMI and get to a healthier weight. These medications work best alongside diet and exercise changes to help you build healthier habits and support your weight loss goals.
GLP-1s are currently considered the best diabetes medication for weight loss and are covered by most insurance plans when prescribed for people with diabetes.
Schedule an appointment with your primary care provider (PCP) to talk about your interest in weight loss. Your PCP will review your health history and ask about your weight loss goals. They will also refer you to a dietitian to talk about diet and lifestyle changes. Your PCP can prescribe weight loss medication if it is the right option for you.
If you do not have a PCP, you can find one near you using AHN Find Care.
If you need more help losing weight after trying medication and diet changes, bariatric surgery may be the next step. If you’re concerned about cost or health insurance coverage, our team can connect you to financial resources. If health coverage or cost is a concern, our team can connect you to financing resources.
At one of our free information sessions, you can meet our weight loss specialists and learn more about bariatric surgery options. Find a session near you by calling (412) 235-5900 (select option 1).
Schedule or find out more about our bariatric surgery services by calling (412) 235-5900 (select option 1).
To learn more about medical options for weight loss, schedule an appointment with your primary care physician (PCP) using MyChart or calling (412) DOCTORS (412) 362-8677.
