Losing a significant amount of weight is a personal journey, and it can feel challenging to navigate alone. That’s why Baptist Health’s medical weight loss and management clinics are here to provide the support and guidance you need.

If traditional diets and exercise plans haven’t worked for you, it’s important to know you still have options. At Baptist Health, we’re not only here to cheer you on every step of the way, but we also offer the expertise and tools to help you reach your health goals.

Our medically supervised weight loss program is carefully designed to provide a supportive, nonsurgical approach that empowers you to achieve lasting, positive changes for your overall health.

What Is Medical Weight Loss?

Medical weight loss is a nonsurgical treatment program guided by a member of our clinical team, such as a physician or nurse practitioner. If medical weight loss is right for you, here’s what you can expect—though specific steps may vary by location.

1. Evaluation: We perform a comprehensive exam to learn more about your current health and weight loss goals.
2. Personalized plan: We work with you to create a personalized nutrition and/or exercise plan.
3. Follow up visits: You come back to meet with us regularly. This may be weekly or monthly. During these visits, we measure your progress and help you set new goals. We also give you encouragement and recommendations to help keep the disease of obesity on track.
4. Medication: If you are not seeing results, we may prescribe medications to help curb your appetite.
5. Education and support: During every office visit, we give you tips and information to help you stay motivated and take control of your weight loss journey. You may learn about new foods, portion control and goal setting. If you ever have questions or need support, we are always happy to help.

Am I a Candidate for Medical Weight Loss?

Medical weight loss may be right for you if:

• You need to lose weight to qualify for bariatric surgery
• You do not want to undergo bariatric surgery
• Your health prevents you from undergoing bariatric surgery
• Bariatric surgery is not covered by your insurance
• You do not meet the weight or body mass index (BMI) requirements for surgery

Medical Weight Loss at Baptist Health in Kentucky and Indiana

In our programs, we typically offer the following, with some variations depending on location:

• Collaborative Support: Our medical weight loss team, consisting of dietitians, mental health professionals, and other specialists, works together to create a personalized weight loss plan tailored to your needs—and supports you every step of the way
• Premier facilities: Many of our patients have access to exercise and training facilities—for example, in Louisville, KY we have our award-winning Baptist Health/Milestone Wellness Center, where we offer classes for all fitness levels, including the center’s Learn to Exercise class
• Personalized diet and exercise plans: We teach you how to adjust and change your current eating and physical activity habits to get you lasting results
• Support every step of the way: Together, we help you implement the lifestyle changes needed to achieve and maintain your goals. We encourage all of our patients to contact us whenever they feel they have questions or need support
• Comprehensive Care: As Kentucky's largest not-for-profit health system, Baptist Health offers patients access to advanced medical technology, top-tier facilities, and a network of many of the region's leading physicians and healthcare professionals

What to Expect at Our Medical Weight Loss Clinic

Once you decide to enroll in the medical weight loss program, you’ll participate in a medical exam and regular appointments with a medical doctor or APRN. At some locations, you might also meet with a dietician.

You can expect your doctor or APRN to:

• Order a laboratory screening
• Identify health issues connected to your weight
• Offer assessments of your nutrition
• Provide counseling to meet your specific needs
• Help you plan your meals
• Keep your doctor updated with your progress

  Some locations may also:

• Perform a body composition evaluation
• Calculate your metabolic rate
• Discover your caloric needs
• Create a personalized weight loss program
• Suggest food supplements

To learn more about our medical weight loss program, please contact us at: 844-978-0706.