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Weight Management services offered in Southlake, TX
Obesity is a common problem among many adults and a leading cause of disease and disability. At Southlake Endocrinology PLLC: Do-Eun Lee, MD, board-certified endocrinologist Do-Eun Lee, MD, offers personalized weight loss solutions to help you reach an ideal weight and restore optimal health and wellness. Call the office to schedule an appointment or book one online today.
Weight Management Q & A
What is medical weight management?
Medical weight management at Southlake Endocrinology PLLC: Do-Eun Lee, MD, uses medical intervention and medications when necessary to help you lose excess weight and achieve better health. Dr. Lee develops a personalized weight loss program that dramatically increases your chance of reaching an ideal weight.
What are the benefits of medical weight management?
When choosing weight management at Southlake Endocrinology PLLC: Do-Eun Lee, MD, you can expect the following benefits:
- Faster weight loss
- Improved hormone levels
- Reduced appetite
- More energy
- Better disease management
- Lower risk of diseases
- Stronger immune system
- Medical supervision
- Mood improvements
Dr. Lee is a board-certified endocrinologist who supervises medical weight loss herself. She helps you reach your goal weight in a safe, healthy, effective way.
Is weight management right for me?
If you weigh more than you’d like to or have a body mass index (BMI) that’s outside of an ideal range, weight management at Southlake Endocrinology PLLC: Do-Eun Lee, MD, is for you. Dr. Lee works with you to customize a plan that ensures you move toward an ideal weight.
What happens during weight management?
During your first weight management appointment, Dr. Lee reviews your medical history, medication regimen, and symptoms you may have. She weighs you, determines your body mass index (BMI) and goal weight, and checks your blood pressure and other vital signs.
Dr. Lee recommends blood tests to check for disease risk factors, nutritional deficiencies, and hormone imbalances. She reviews your usual dietary intake and other lifestyle habits. When the results of your blood tests are available, Dr. Lee develops a personalized weight management plan.
Your weight loss program consists of individualized meal and exercise plans, dietary supplements when necessary, and weight loss medications in many cases. You might need hormone therapy or other treatments to help you manage a chronic disease.
Dr. Lee meets with you throughout your weight loss journey to ensure it’s effective. She can make changes to your weight loss plan if needed to give you the best results.
How much weight can I lose?
You might lose 1-2 pounds weekly, or more in some cases until you reach your desired body weight. Dr. Lee helps you maintain your new goal weight by monitoring your overall health, hormone levels, and possible barriers to success.
To learn more about medical weight management and find out if it’s right for you, call the Southlake Endocrinology PLLC: Do-Eun Lee, MD, office or book a consultation online today.