Center for Weight Management at Jersey Shore University Medical Center
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If you're stressed about losing weight on your own, our team is here to support you. Led by a physician who is fellowship-trained and board-certified in obesity medicine, we offer personalized weight loss plans tailored to your unique needs, incorporating proven strategies such as:
- Exercise guidance
- Nutritional counseling
- Weight loss medications
- Bariatric surgery consultation
You are eligible for the medical weight loss program at Jersey Shore University Medical Center if:
- Your body mass index (BMI) is 30kg/ m2 or higher.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is 27 kg/ m2 or higher and you have weight-related medical conditions such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure or high cholesterol.
If you're stressed about losing weight on your own, our team is here to support you. Led by a physician who is fellowship-trained and board-certified in obesity medicine, we offer personalized weight loss plans tailored to your unique needs, incorporating proven strategies such as:
- Exercise guidance
- Nutritional counseling
- Weight loss medications
- Bariatric surgery consultation
You are eligible for the medical weight loss program at Jersey Shore University Medical Center if:
- Your body mass index (BMI) is 30kg/ m2 or higher.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is 27 kg/ m2 or higher and you have weight-related medical conditions such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure or high cholesterol.
What to Expect
The first step in the medical weight loss program is a comprehensive evaluation. This process includes blood tests, an EKG and a review of your health history. Based on the results of your evaluation, our expert team will craft a personalized care plan, which may include:
- Nutritional guidance: A plan that meets your dietary preferences while incorporating balanced nutrition to support your weight loss goals. You can also work with our registered dieticians who can help develop a meal plan.
- Exercise prescription: An exercise regimen tailored to your fitness level and focused on activities that you enjoy and can sustain long-term.
- Medication management: Based on your case and your insurance coverage*, we can prescribe FDA-approved weight loss medications to help suppress appetite, boost metabolism or reduce insulin resistence. While taking medication, we will monitor you closely for any potential side effects.
*A weight loss medication prescription depends on each patient and their particular insurance coverage.
- Behavioral therapy: Counseling sessions that can address underlying emotional and behavioral factors contributing to weight gain, helping you develop healthier habits and coping strategies.
- Bariatric surgery: If medical management fails, we offer a range of weight loss surgeries and procedures tailored to meet your individual needs, many of which can be performed laparoscopically or robotically, including gastric band, gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy (gastric sleeve) and bariatric revision surgery.
- Ongoing support and monitoring: Regular follow-up appointments with our medical team will track your progress, adjust your treatment plan as needed and provide ongoing support.
Participating in the medical weight loss program requires a commitment to long-term lifestyle changes. Contrary to a "quick fix", this program emphasizes sustainable habits for lasting success in managing weight and overall health.
Why Choose the Medical Weight Loss Program?
When you come to Jersey Shore University Medical Center for medical weight loss, you can expect:
Nationally Accredited: Jersey Shore University Medical Center’s bariatric surgery center is the first in the state to be accredited as a Comprehensive Center with Adolescent and Obesity Medicine Qualifications by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP®), a joint Quality Program of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS).
Multidisciplinary Team: Our team includes obesity medicine specialists, endocrinologists, bariatric surgeons, registered dietitians and fitness experts, all working together to support your weight loss goals.
Convenient Location: Located at Hope Tower, Jersey Shore University Medical Center, our program offers easy access to a wide range of weight management services all under one roof.
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