Medical Weight Loss in Tampa, FL

Experienced Medical Weight Loss Specialists in Tampa here to help you.

Vital Advanced Medical Center offers all you need for medical weight loss in Tampa, Florida. Our providers are Certified in Obesity Medicine through the Obesity Medicine Association and are ready to help you improve your overall health and quality of life.

There is a difference between just diet and exercise and medical weight loss. Our services for medical weight loss in Tampa can offer several advantages over non-medical weight loss methods, particularly for individuals who struggle with obesity or have not been successful with conventional approaches like just diet and exercise. Here is some useful information for you regarding medical weight loss and why it is right for you.

 

 

How is Medical Weight Loss different from just diet and exercise?

Our Certified Weight Loss Specialists at our Weight Loss Clinic in Tampa, Florida work along with our medical providers to help you gain control of your weight and to assist with the healing and control of diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, heart disease, high cholesterol and others.

It begins with a Comprehensive Assessment

Medical weight loss includes a thorough evaluation of the individual’s medical history, metabolic rate, and potential underlying health issues (such as thyroid problems, diabetes, or sleep apnea). This assessment helps in addressing the root causes of weight gain, improving long-term success.

It offers Support, Accountability and Safety

Ongoing support from healthcare providers and weight loss specialists helps individuals stay on track. Regular check-ins, counseling, and lifestyle coaching are integral parts of medical weight loss programs, providing motivation and accountability.

Medical weight loss programs often incorporate counseling or therapy to help individuals manage emotional eating, stress, or other psychological factors that contribute to weight gain.

They also prioritize safe, sustainable weight loss methods. Unlike some extreme or fad diets, these programs are designed to ensure that weight loss is gradual and does not negatively impact the body.

It equips you for Long Term Success

Because medical weight loss addresses the psychological, physical, and metabolic aspects of weight gain, it may offer a higher chance of long-term success compared to self-managed weight loss attempts. It focuses on creating lasting lifestyle changes.

It follows a Science Based Approach

Medical weight loss is based on research, clinical studies, and evidence-based methods, making it a scientifically sound approach compared to popular diets that might lack solid evidence.

Overall, medical weight loss is a great option for individuals looking for a structured, scientifically supported approach that addresses not only weight loss but also overall health improvement.

 

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How can we help your Weight Loss efforts?

Personalized Weight Loss

At Vital Advanced Medical Center’s Weight Loss Clinic, we provide personalized weight loss plans created just for your unique needs – one program tailored to fit like a glove!

If you are looking to achieve and sustain weight loss, mere calorie restriction isn’t enough. You need an extensive plan that takes into account your underlying medical conditions, budget constraints, food choices and both short-term and long-term goals. This ensures a more customized approach compared to generic diets or exercise regimens.With our personalized approach we can create a comprehensive program tailored just for you!

Supervised Weight Loss

With our provider-supervised weight-loss treatments, you can make sure you stay on track & reach your weight loss goals! A trained healthcare professional, oversees your program, ensuring that the weight loss process is safe and effective. We monitor progress and adjust plans if needed.

We’ll also provide ongoing support so you stay motivated during this journey towards achieving your best life. So let’s start now – together we will craft attainable expectations with the promise of success in mind!

If you are not able to make it to the clinic, check out our virtual option

Prescription Medications or Treatments for Weight Loss

Medical weight loss may involve FDA-approved weight loss medications, like GLP-1’s semaglutide or tirzepatide injections might be considered, depending on the person’s health.

GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) is a hormone that occurs naturally in the body and  plays a crucial role in regulating blood sugar levels, appetite, and insulin secretion.

SEMAGLUTIDE – $299 per month. 12 weeks only $749. Savings of almost $150

TIRZEPATIDE – $449 per month. 12 weeks only $1199. Savings of almost $150

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Custom Medical Weight Loss Plans

Each person will have different needs & goals, however, here is an overview of what’s included in our weight-loss treatment plans:

  • Initial Weight Loss Evaluation (Must be in-person at our medical clinic)
  • Nutrition Education & Custom Nutrition Plans
  • Medication and supplies shipped directly to your home
  • Exercise Guidance
  • Monthly Online Appointments / Check-ins (virtual or in-person)

Medical Weight Loss in Tampa using GLP-1

A class of drugs for type 2 diabetes called “Glucagon like Peptide 1” or GLP-1 agonists not only improves blood sugar control, but can aid with medical weight loss. These GLP-1 drugs can lead to weight loss of about 11 to 16 pounds. If lifestyle changes are incorporated, the weight loss can be as much as 33 pounds.

Providers at our Medical Weight Loss Clinic in Tampa incorporate the use of GLP-1 agonists for weight loss if certain conditions are met. You can read more about it at our Semaglutide Weight Loss page.

Medical Weight Loss Clinic in Tampa FAQs

Our Medical Weight Loss Specialists in Tampa, FL perform a complete analysis and a review of your health history and eating habits, a Body analysis with health risk assessment and body composition profile to be able to properly determine your treatment.

We also collect a fasting blood specimen for the lab, so your initial appointment must be in person.

Our medical weight loss specialists later prepare a personalized nutrition plan and go over it in detail with you along with a discussion of various pharmaceutical options for weight loss.

At our medical weight loss clinic, most of our patients lose approximately 8 to 12 pounds the first month. On average, the weekly weight loss is between 1 to 4 pounds.

An initial in-person appointment is required to begin, where we will collect blood samples etc. After that, Virtual patients will meet via Zoom monthly, just as you would in person. YOU will be responsible for administering medication(s) in the comfort of your own home. A one-month supply of medication will arrive at your doorstep soon after your initial consultation. Following your monthly meeting, a refill will be authorized for the next month.

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