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Medical Weight Loss

Conveniently located to serve Raleigh and Cary, NC

Have you been struggling with your weight for years? The medical weight loss program at REX Bariatric Specialists is ready to help patients in Raleigh, Wakefield, and Cary, NC, achieve sustained weight loss through patient-centered comprehensive care. Our focus is to use evidence-based, individualized treatment approaches to improve each patient’s well-being and quality of life and help them achieve weight loss in the process.

What Is Medical Weight Loss?

Medical weight loss is a science-based, physician-supervised approach to achieving and maintaining a healthy weight. Unlike fad diets or temporary solutions, our program focuses on improving metabolic health, addressing factors such as biology, medications, environment, and behavior contributing to weight gain.

At REX Bariatric Specialists, our weight management clinics in Raleigh and Cary, NC, offer comprehensive, individualized treatment plans that may include:

• Nutritional counseling with a registered dietitian
• Behavioral health support to address emotional and psychological factors
• Physical activity planning tailored to your fitness level
• Medication management when appropriate
• Ongoing monitoring and adjustments for long-term success

Benefits of Medical Weight Loss

Choosing a physician-supervised weight loss program offers numerous advantages over traditional dieting methods, including:

• Personalized Treatment – Patients receive a customized weight loss plan based on their unique health profile.
• Safe and Effective – Our program is medically supervised, supporting safe and sustainable weight loss.
• Improved Health Outcomes – Losing weight can help manage or prevent conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease.
• Long-Term Success – Unlike crash diets, our approach focuses on lasting lifestyle changes for sustained weight loss.
• Support and Accountability – Our team provides ongoing guidance and motivation to help you stay on track.

Components of Our Medical Weight Loss Program

At REX Bariatric Specialists, we take a comprehensive, patient-centered approach to weight loss. Our program includes:

1.Physician-Supervised Care

A board-certified obesity medicine specialist will conduct a comprehensive medical evaluation to identify the underlying causes of weight gain and develop a personalized treatment plan.

2.Nutritional Counseling

A registered dietitian will provide a comprehensive nutritional assessment, meal planning, and dietary counseling to help you make sustainable food choices.

3.Behavioral Health Support

If needed, our clinical psychologist will provide behavioral health counseling to address emotional eating, stress management, and other psychological factors affecting weight loss.

4.Physical Activity Planning

We create individualized exercise plans that align with your fitness level and lifestyle, helping you build healthy movement habits.

5.Medication Management

For some patients, FDA-approved weight loss medications may be recommended to support metabolic health improvement and enhance weight loss efforts.

IDEAL CANDIDATES

Medical weight loss is ideal for patients with a BMI over 30 or those struggling with weight due to underlying health conditions. It’s especially beneficial for individuals who have difficulty losing weight on their own.

This approach is perfect for those who haven’t seen success with diet and exercise alone and are ready to commit to long-term lifestyle changes for sustainable results.

YOUR CONSULTATION

During your visit, we will discuss your weight-loss goals and previous attempts to lose weight. Tell us about your diet, exercise regimen, current medications, and any supplements being taken. Your medical records will be evaluated, and we will conduct a physical exam.

Depending on our evaluation, our bariatric surgeons in Raleigh, NC, will recommend the best option for achieving your weight-loss goals. We will be happy to answer questions and address any concerns.

Approach to Care:

• On-going care with a board-certified obesity medicine specialist who will do a comprehensive medical evaluation to identify causes of excess weight including biology, medicines, environment, and behavior. Additionally, there will be individualized nutritional, behavioral, and physical activity planning, as well as medication management to optimize health and weight loss.
• Meet with a registered dietitian for a comprehensive nutritional assessment, dietary counseling, and meal planning.
• Behavioral health counseling, if needed, by our clinical psychologist.

Medical weight loss is a continuous treatment process that aims to achieve significant and lasting results. The patient will be monitored closely, and the ways in which the patient’s body responds to the treatment plan will dictate any plan changes.

COST OF MEDICAL WEIGHT LOSS

The cost of medical weight loss will depend on the treatment plan. The price of prescriptions, services, and facilities can impact the overall cost of the treatment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why Choose REX Bariatric Specialists

At REX Bariatric Specialists, our expert team of board-certified obesity medicine physicians, dietitians, and behavioral health professionals provides comprehensive, evidence-based care. We create personalized weight loss plans tailored to your medical history, lifestyle, and goals, using scientifically proven methods and FDA-approved medications when appropriate. 

With both non-surgical and surgical options available, we offer a complete approach to weight management, helping patients achieve significant and lasting results.

How Do I Get Started?

To get on the right path to a healthier you, the first step is to contact Rex Bariatric Specialists in Raleigh and Cary, NC, today to schedule your initial consultation. That way, we can thoroughly evaluate your current symptoms, medications, behaviors, exercise regiment, and more to develop your customized treatment plan.