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The problem of obesity is widespread among Americans today. It is estimated that 60 percent of all adults are overweight and 30 percent are obese. The threat to their physical and mental-health is well documented and includes: greater incidence of hypertension, type II diabetes mellitus, pulmonary dysfunction and osteoarthritis. In addition, there is a strong correlation between obesity and coronary heart disease, cancer and renal impairment.

Obesity rarely has a single cause. Physicians have long known that every weight challenged patient presents with a unique set of problems. The WeightWise Bariatric Program was created on the principle that the best treatment plan for anyone struggling with weight is a multidisciplinary team consisting of physicians, dieticians, exercise physiologists and psychologists. WeightWise offers not only the team, but also supportive ancillary staff and services all in one location.

We provide professional and convenient options so patients can achieve lasting weight loss and offer a way to help reduce or eliminate the medical complications related to obesity throughout the process.

Because obesity has important physical, psychological and social aspects, it is logical that programs addressing all of these concerns will have a greater likelihood of success than those which focus on diet or exercise alone. Our weight management system employs a multidimensional treatment philosophy whereby patients are offered the option of medical and/or surgical weight loss therapy, individualized healthy eating and exercising programs, concurrent with behavior modification. This approach has been most successful in affecting the lifestyle changes necessary to combat the high recidivism rate often seen in programs with only a single focus. Our program acknowledges that obesity is a disease, and in order for patients to achieve a healthy, realistic, maintainable weight, all medical tools will be employed.

Program Versatility

Perhaps the most important aspect of the WeightWise Bariatric Program is its versatility. With us, you can help design your own individualized weight loss regimen to fit your needs and lifestyle, whether you are mildly overweight or morbidly obese.

WeightWise Program Phases:

• The Consultation Phase explains all aspects of the program and answers all related weight loss program questions, thus facilitating an efficient initial weight loss phase.
• The Weight Loss Phase follows. It includes medical and/or surgical treatment, dietary and exercise prescription and initiation of the behavioral modification curriculum.
• The Transition Phase focuses on reintroducing calories into the diet and manipulating macronutrients to establish weight maintenance needs. This is the most crucial phase of the program. During this phase, the exercise routine also changes from fat burning to personal body composition goals. 
• Maintenance another crucial component of the program. Patients must make the most of portion control behavior habits and it is important to stay involved with the program where support, guidance, reinforcement and problem solving strategies are provided. Appetite control and exercise requirements are continually monitored during this phase.
• Body Contouring After therapeutic weight loss, surgical evaluation and treatment will be provided by specialized plastic surgeons.