Obesity Medicine
We are home to one of only four Comprehensive Centers with Obesity Medicine Qualifications in the state of Florida designated by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP).
For patients in and around Tallahassee struggling with obesity and metabolic health conditions, TMH Physician Partners – Endocrinology, Obesity & Diabetes offers a host of options to help you reach your weight loss goals, from nutrition guidance and support groups to bariatric surgery.
Comprehensive Care
Obesity medicine is the field of medicine dedicated to helping patients improve their weight and overall health.
At TMH, we have a robust, multidisciplinary team to help you through your weight loss journey. We are committed to providing the most comprehensive bariatric care designed to help you make a lasting change. Your team, which includes bariatricians, registered dietitians, exercise therapists and behavioral health therapists, will work with you to create a care plan unique to your needs.
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Treatment Options for Weight Loss
We understand that obesity is a disease caused by many factors, some of which are out of your control. If you want to lose weight, our Obesity Medicine team can help. We have multiple tools and options for weight loss, including surgical and non-surgical treatment. Our team will go over all the options to determine which is best for you. Some tools that may be recommended by our providers during your visit may be:
Lifestyle Change
Lifestyle change is the foundation of all treatment options for weight loss in our Obesity Medicine program and will be discussed during every visit. Your care team will examine your current lifestyle, medical conditions, medications, sleep schedule and stress levels, and make make recommendations for exercise, diet and other lifestyle modifications. We will then work with you to find opportunities for improvement based on your specific needs.
Lifestyle changes may be adequate for some patients in achieving their weight loss goals. For others, further options will be explored.
Medication
Medication is a tool used alongside lifestyle change for long-term weight loss management.
Our team can prescribe approved obesity medicines (OAMs) – FDA approved medications for long-term management of weight loss like Orlistat, Contrave, Qsymia, Saxenda and Wegovy.
Medication can also be used before and after weight loss surgery in partnership with meal replacement.
Patients are encouraged to check with their insurance providers to see if these medications are covered by their plan.
Meal Replacement
Meal replacement is a tool that helps patients make behavioral changes to support long-term lifestyle change. This program is designed to take away the overwhelming feelings that can come with tasks like grocery shopping and meal prepping while patients adjust to new eating habits.
OPTIFAST is a Nestlé product and nutritional, lifestyle and behavioral program that has been used in hospital weight management centers since the 1970s. OPTIFAST can be used as a partial or full meal replacement alone for rapid weight loss before or after bariatric surgery or for patients needing to lose weight to qualify for other elective surgeries. It is also often recommended to pre-diabetic patients to aid in reducing the risk of progression to diabetes.
Our meal replacement program is not covered by insurance.
Bariatric Surgery
Although bariatric surgery may seem like a last resort to weight loss, it doesn’t have to be. If you have a BMI over 35 and a metabolic condition or a BMI over 40, surgery may be the best option for you while coupled with lifestyle change, meal replacement and/or medication.
Our Obesity Medicine team will help you achieve long-term success after your surgery by discussing lifelong treatment options.
Bariatric surgery is a powerful, effective and safe tool to help you lose weight.
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Why Choose TMH
TMH’s approach to weight loss is comprehensive. You will receive personalized care tailored to your lifestyle from providers who are there for you every step of the way. TMH Physician Partners – Endocrinology, Obesity & Diabetes has over a decade of experience helping our community with weight loss and has received the highest designation possible as one of only four Comprehensive Centers with Obesity Medicine Qualifications in the state of Florida – exemplifying our commitment to providing the highest-quality weight-related and metabolic care.
Get Started
Contact TMH Physician Partners – Endocrinology, Obesity & Diabetes
If you’d like to get started on your weight loss journey with our Obesity Medicine team today, contact us directly at 850-431-5404 or discuss it with your primary care provider and request a referral to the TMH Physician Partners – Endocrinology, Obesity & Diabetes.
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Attend the Bariatric Surgery Seminar
Our Bariatric Surgery Seminar is held quarterly. During this one-hour discussion, you’ll meet our bariatricians and bariatric surgeons as they go over the facts about obesity, bariatric surgery and the weight loss options TMH Physician Partners – Endocrinology, Obesity & Diabetes and Bariatric Surgery Program can offer. You’ll learn more about the outcomes of bariatric surgery and have the opportunity to get your questions answered. To contact our weight management team, click here.
For more information about Bariatric Surgery prior to the seminar, watch the video below.
