Guiding You Through Your Weight Loss Journey
If you've tried to lose weight for a while, you may have some anxiety about what to expect. It's normal to be nervous before your first appointment.
At your first appointment, your doctor will talk with you about:
- your weight loss goals,
- what your day-to-day routine looks like (diet and exercise),
- how long you've tried to lose weight, and
- your medical history.
Your doctor's goal is to help you find the best treatment so you can lose weight and keep it off in the long-term.
Your doctor will talk with you to determine whether you'd benefit from treatments like:
- simple diet and exercise,
- stress management,
- behavioral or mental health therapy,
- weight loss medications, or
- more permanent treatments like bariatric or weight-loss surgery.
Your first appointment will last for about 60 minutes.
Follow-up appointments will last for about 30 minutes.
What Will Happen At the End of My Appointment?
When you leave your appointment, you will have:
- any prescriptions your doctor gave you,
- orders for any lab tests (if needed), and
- a plan for next steps to improve your health.
Make an Appointment
To make an appointment, please call 801-447-1195.
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Our comprehensive weight management team is here to help you successfully lose weight and support you in your weight loss journey. We can provide all the care you need, from surgeons and physician assistants to dietitians and even financial advocates.
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