Medical Weight Loss Clinic in Chesapeake, VA
At Family Medicine Healthcare, our medical specialists Dr. Samir Abdelshaheed, MD, and his team help patients lose weight by advising them on how to handle particular situations. Doctors encourage weight loss by developing weight reduction plans, monitoring progress, and providing weight loss programs. Certain health issues including diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, depression, and cancer are all made more likely by being overweight. Doctors help to manage the weight of an individual by focusing on physical activity, behavioral change, change in lifestyle, and a nutritious diet. For more information, contact us or book an appointment online. We are located at 3925 Portsmouth Blvd, Chesapeake, VA 23321.


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How can I lose weight fast?
How effective is medical weight loss?
Could a health problem be affecting my weight?
How much weight can you lose with medical weight loss?
If you are struggling to lose weight, maintain your weight, or need help finding a weight loss plan that you can adhere to, you’re not alone. Millions of people all over the world have difficulties maintaining and sustaining weight loss, leaving many of them in a lifelong battle with their weight. While at-home methods may work for some, many need help from a weight loss professional to keep them accountable and to keep their momentum going.
Medically supervised weight loss is one of the most successful strategies for achieving healthy weight loss safely and sustainably. At Family Medicine Healthcare, our team of medical specialists will help tailor design a weight loss plan that is straightforward, accessible, and fits into your day-to-day life. If you have questions about whether medical weight loss is right for you, contact us today or book an appointment with us online.
There are only two clinically proven ways to a significant amount of weight quickly a very low-calorie diet or weight loss surgery. Very low-calorie diets are only recommended for short-term use and are only suggested if it’s medically required for you to lose weight over a certain amount of time.
While there are prescription medications available to help bolster weight loss, they’re intended for long-term sustainable use – not to drop weight rapidly over the short term. Products, pills, and fad diets are not recommended for weight loss, as they create a stressful environment for the body and elevate your risk of developing disruptive medical problems. This includes issues such as:
– Gallstones
– Severe dehydration
– Malnutrition
– Electrolyte imbalances
– Headaches
– Irritability
– Fatigue
– Dizziness
– Constipation
– Menstrual irregularities
– Hair loss
– Muscle loss
Instead of focusing on fast weight loss, you should aim for making lifestyle changes that integrate easily into your life and allow for sustainable weight loss over the long term. A healthy amount of weight to lose per week is .5 – 2 pounds, depending on your starting health and weight.
Medical weight loss is a very effective way of shedding unwanted pounds safely and sustainably. Having a trained physician create a weight loss plan that is customized to you, while also having them monitor your progress, often provides patients with the support and accountability that they need to be successful.
In addition, having the support of a licensed physician specializing in weight loss and a wide berth of other medical areas can help identify and treat any coinciding issues that may be preventing you from losing weight.
While poor lifestyle choices can lead to weight issues, there are also medical reasons why you may be struggling. Many different health issues can contribute to weight gain, as well as difficulty losing weight. These health problems include:
– Cushing’s syndrome
– Depression
– Eating disorders
– Fluid retention (edema)
– Heart failure
– Hormonal changes due to menopause
– Hypothyroidism
– Increased aldosterone production
– Increased cortisol (stress hormone) production
– Kidney disease
– Liver disease
– Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)
– Slowing metabolism
Certain medications have also been known to cause weight gain and/or difficulty losing weight. These medications include:
– Antidepressants
– Antipsychotic medications
– Birth control pills
– Corticosteroids
Numerous medical factors can affect your ability to maintain or lose weight which is why it’s important to consult a doctor if you’re experiencing issues. They will be able to provide you with the insight and support necessary to help you achieve your weight loss goals healthily and sustainably.
For those who are medically overweight, a healthy amount of weight to lose, per week, is between .5 – 5 pounds. However, the amount of weight you may lose and your rate of weight loss will depend on numerous personal factors. This includes you:
– Age
– BMI
– Commitment to the program
– Diet plan
– Exercise regimen
– Personal goals
– Starting weight
– Underlying medical conditions
If you’d like more information on whether medical weight loss is the right treatment for you, contact us at Family Medicine Healthcare. Our team of medical professionals can help you down the road to healthy, sustainable, and long-term weight loss. We are located at 3925 Portsmouth Blvd, Chesapeake, VA 23321. We serve patients from Chesapeake VA, Portsmouth VA, Virginia Beach VA, Norfolk VA, Suffolk VA, Hampton VA, and surrounding areas.