Other ServicesNon-surgical options for weight loss goals
The Bariatric Solutions office is excited to offer services outside of weight loss surgery. Nutrition Counseling and Medical Weight Loss are non-surgical options for patients seeking to lose weight, develop a healthy nutritional lifestyle or make small changes to their current nutritional health plan.
Medical Weight Loss
Medical weight loss is a
non-surgical approach to
assist patients with a
body mass index (BMI) of
30 and above achieve
their weight loss
without undergoing
surgery. This program
begins with a
comprehensive
examination by an
Advanced Practice
Registered Nurse (APRN)
who will work with
participants to set
weight loss goals and
provide educational
material. On the second
visit, participants will
meet with a Registered
Dietitian who will
create a personalized
nutrition plan. Regular
appointments with the
team will be scheduled
every 2 to 4 weeks for
encouragement and
motivation.
Included in the program:
• Personalized diet
plan
• Meeting with an
Exercise Specialist
• Comprehensive
care
Who Qualifies for
the Program:
• Patient with a
BMI of 30 or greater
• Individuals 18
years of age and older
• Patients with a
physician referral
Losing weight can be a challenge and at Bariatric Solutions, participants have the opportunity to team up with specialists to achieve weight loss goals.
Nutrition Counseling
Nutrition counseling
is translating the
science of nutrition
into practical solutions
for healthy living.
Our registered dietitian
nutritionists offer
outpatient nutrition
services through the
MCCH Center for Health
and Wellness to help
patients:
• Create practical
and personalized
solutions for healthy
eating habits
• Create daily
nutrition goals for
weight loss
• Reduce risk of
chronic disease
• Separate fads
from facts to better
understand nutrition
information and labels
Our dietitians are food and nutrition experts with training and credentials. They work closely with patients to create individualized plans to meet their medical and nutritional needs.
For more information about Medical Weight Loss or Nutrition Counseling, please contact the Bariatric Solutions office at 270.762.1547. Participants interested may also discuss weight loss goals with their healthcare provider and request a referral to the Bariatric Solutions Medical Weight Loss Program. Referrals can be faxed to 270.767.3635.