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Physician-Guided Weight Loss in Orlando, FL
Solutions Weight Loss provides personalized medical weight loss care, including GLP-1 therapy for weight loss in Orlando, built around the treatment that works best for you. Your program may include GLP-1 medications, phentermine, nutrition guidance, body composition monitoring, and ongoing physician support.
For patients using GLP-1 medications, our GLP-1 weight loss program combines physician guidance, nutrition support, and ongoing monitoring to help make treatment as effective and sustainable as possible.
You’ll discover that losing weight doesn’t have to be a struggle. Our goal is to help you control hunger, follow a realistic reduced-calorie eating plan, and achieve meaningful, sustainable weight loss.
Our physician-guided weight loss
program may include:
Control Hunger
Following a reduced-calorie diet is much easier when hunger is under control. We offer prescription weight loss medications to help reduce appetite and make it easier to stay on your eating plan.
Physician Guidance
Your treatment is guided by a physician who reviews your medical history, progress, medications, and goals. Ongoing medical oversight helps keep your plan appropriate, personalized, and adjusted as your needs change.
Solutions 800 Diet
Our Solutions 800 Diet is a structured, real-food eating plan designed to make calorie control simple. It includes everyday foods such as lean protein, vegetables, fruit, dairy, and carefully controlled carbohydrates to help you lose weight while learning habits you can maintain long term.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a medical weight loss program?
A medical weight loss program combines prescription medication for appetite control with physician guidance to help you lose weight safely and effectively. At Solutions Weight Loss, we don’t simply prescribe medication and send you on your way.
Your doctor helps establish a realistic weight-loss goal and calorie deficit, then guides you throughout the process. If weight loss slows or reaches a plateau, we look at what may be contributing – including calorie intake, metabolism, carbohydrate sensitivity, medication response and other factors – and make adjustments when needed. We also help manage side effects and make sure treatment remains safe.
Hunger and slow progress are two of the biggest reasons people give up on weight loss. Controlling hunger, seeing meaningful progress and having a physician available for guidance, reassurance and accountability can make it much easier to stay with the program long enough to reach your goal.
How does a medical weight loss program differ from a regular weight loss plan?
A traditional weight loss plan usually relies on diet and increased activity without medication. As calories are reduced, hunger often increases, making it harder to stick to the diet. A reasonable expectation, at best, is about one pound of weight loss per week.
A medical weight loss program uses prescription medication to control hunger, making a larger calorie deficit easier to maintain. At Solutions Weight Loss, patients with good appetite control commonly average about 2-3 pounds of weight loss per week, although results vary.
The physician also helps set the calorie target, follows progress, and makes adjustments if hunger returns, weight loss slows, or a plateau develops.
What are the benefits of choosing a medical weight loss program?
The biggest benefit is that you are not trying to lose weight on your own. Most people have an idea of what they need to do, but once they get beyond the first few pounds, weight loss often becomes more difficult and confusing.
Having an experienced physician involved can simplify the process, help identify what is slowing progress, and make adjustments when needed. With the right appetite control, calorie target, and guidance, patients can often achieve substantially more weight loss than they would trying to manage the process alone.
Is medical weight loss safe and effective?
Weight loss with prescription medication is generally safer and more effective when a physician is involved. A doctor understands the risks, benefits, and alternatives, knows who can safely use the medication and who should avoid it, and can make adjustments to help maximize results.
GLP-1 medications can also provide health benefits beyond weight loss for some patients. Physician supervision helps make sure those benefits are balanced against the potential risks and that treatment remains appropriate throughout the weight-loss process.
How fast can I expect to lose weight with a medical weight loss program?
With good appetite control and the right calorie deficit, many of our patients average about 2-3 pounds of weight loss per week. Some weeks may be faster and some slower, but the goal is steady progress that is significant enough to keep you motivated.
If weight loss slows, hunger returns, or a plateau develops, we can adjust the plan rather than simply telling you to keep doing the same thing.
What can I expect during my initial weight loss consultation?
Your first visit is about understanding where you are, what has made weight loss difficult, and what will give you the best chance of success.
Plan to be in the office for about 30-45 minutes and spend most of that time directly with Dr. Newsome. He will review your medical history, current medications, weight-loss history, and goals, then discuss which medication and calorie target make the most sense for you.
If you are using an injectable medication, Dr. Newsome will also teach you how to use it properly before you leave.
You should leave the visit knowing what your plan is, how to follow it, and what to expect as you get started.
Is Phentermine available as part of medically supervised weight loss in Orlando?
Yes. Phentermine is one of the medications we use at Solutions Weight Loss when it is appropriate for the patient.
It can be a good option for patients who need help controlling hunger but either do not want a GLP-1 medication or are not a good candidate for one. Dr. Newsome will review your medical history, blood pressure, medications, and weight-loss goals to determine whether phentermine is safe and appropriate for you.
What kind of results can I expect from a medical weight loss program?
Results depend largely on how closely you follow the plan. If you follow your doctor’s guidance, a reasonable expectation is to lose about 8-10 pounds per month.
For example, if you need to lose 50 pounds to reach your goal, you could reasonably expect the process to take about 5-6 months. If you regularly deviate from the plan, it will usually take longer to reach your goal.
How long does a medically supervised weight loss program take?
The length of the program depends mainly on how much weight you need to lose and how closely you follow the plan. Most patients lose about 8-10 pounds per month when things are going well.
If you need to lose 20 pounds, you may only need a few months. If you need to lose 50 pounds or more, expect the process to take longer. The goal is to stay with the program until you reach a healthy, realistic weight – not stop after the first few pounds.
Where can I find medically supervised weight loss services in Orlando, FL?
Solutions Weight Loss provides physician-guided medical weight loss in Orlando, Florida. Our program includes prescription medication for appetite control, a personalized calorie plan, and direct physician guidance throughout the weight-loss process.
Patients come to us from throughout Central Florida because they want more than medication alone. They want a doctor involved in helping them reach their goal.