Getting the Weight Off Once and for All

There’s no magic way to lose weight. As you get older, shedding pounds becomes more difficult, especially if you’re limited by underlying health issues.

At New Tampa Interventional Pain & Sports Medicine, our experienced physician Jose De La Torre, MD, provides medically supervised weight loss services to help you lose weight effectively.  

Dr. De La Torre can determine the best methods you can use to achieve your wellness goals. He supervises your treatment plan for your safety.

Why a healthy weight is critical to good health

Being overweight or obese can significantly increase your risk factors for a wide range of chronic diseases that affect both your current and long-term health. Weight-related diseases include:

• Stroke
• Type 2 diabetes
• Heart disease
• Sleep apnea
• Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Your weight can also contribute to chronic pain conditions like arthritis that interfere with your ability to stay active, as well as your mental health. Conditions like anxiety and depression can be a side effect of weight challenges.

Common struggles of weight loss

As you age, your body begins storing fat differently and weight loss methods you’ve used in the past may no longer work for you. People also struggle with weight loss plateaus after which they can no longer drop extra pounds, even with a good diet and exercise.

Medical conditions like thyroid disorder or sleep apnea can affect your ability to lose weight and keep it off.

Another common struggle for people who want to lose weight is the misinformation surrounding diets, exercise, and other weight loss methods that are circulating in society.  People can become easily overwhelmed with the number of strategies being talked about and don’t know which options are right for them.

This is where a medically supervised weight loss program comes into play. Under the supervision of Dr. De La Torre, you can learn more about your overall health needs, so you can lose weight and keep it off for good.

Weight loss program expectations

During your free initial consultation, Dr. De La Torre reviews your medical history and completes a physical exam. He may also order blood work or other diagnostic tests to get a better understanding of your health.

Dr. De La Torre has partnered with a local pharmacy to provide people with personalized weight loss support. He can recommend natural supplements and pharmaceuticals that facilitate weight loss.

You also need to make changes to your usual routine and your diet as part of your weight loss plan. Dr. De La Torre can suggest meal plans you can follow to give your body the nutrients it needs without empty calories and unhealthy fats.  We can also suggest exercises and show you how to modify them if you’re limited by pain or disability.

To keep you accountable, you will schedule regular visits to the office for weight checks. As you reach each weight loss milestone, we can help you set new goals to achieve and maintain a healthy body weight. We also offer vitamin intravenous (IV) therapy to support your nutritional needs.

You have a partner in your weight loss journey. Call the New Tampa Interventional Pain & Sports Medicine office in Wesley Chapel, Florida, to schedule a medically supervised weight loss consultation, or book an appointment online today.