Getting Started
Weight Loss Care Personalized for You
The path to reaching your weight loss goals looks different for everyone — depending on your medical history, your goals and your insurance. Whether the right approach is medical weight loss, surgery or a combination of services, our program is built around you. Please review the process below to get started.
Have you tried to lose weight on your own without lasting results? It can be frustrating to put in the effort and still feel unsure what to do next. Our weight loss program is tailored to your goals and may include nutrition counseling, behavioral support, weight loss medications and bariatric surgery. Every patient begins with our free weight loss class to learn about all the available options.
Step 1: Attend a Free Online Weight Loss Class
Our free online class is the starting point for all patients interested in weight loss care. During the class, the team reviews nutrition and lifestyle strategies, medical weight loss options, behavioral support and bariatric surgery. Patients can better understand which approach may be right for them. To get started, click the link below and register for our free online weight loss class.
Step 2: Personalized Weight Loss Evaluation
After completing the online class, patients may schedule an individualized consultation. Treatment plans may include nutrition counseling, medical weight loss, wellness classes, behavioral support or bariatric surgery depending on the patient’s goals and medical needs. For many patients, medical weight loss can begin shortly after this consultation. If surgery is the right option, your care team will guide you through the additional evaluation and insurance approval steps that surgery requires.
Weight Loss Services
Nutrition Counseling and Lifestyle Change
Healthy, sustainable weight loss starts with building realistic nutrition and lifestyle habits. The team provides individualized guidance to help patients improve eating patterns, increase energy and develop long-term strategies for success.
Behavioral Health and Mindful Eating Support
Long-term weight management involves more than food alone. Behavioral support helps patients better understand eating behaviors, emotional triggers, stress and habits that can impact weight and overall wellness.
Medical Weight Loss
Weight loss medications can be an effective tool to help reduce hunger, improve portion control and support metabolic health. When combined with nutrition and lifestyle changes, medical therapy can help patients achieve meaningful and sustainable results.
Bariatric Surgery
Bariatric surgery remains the most effective treatment for severe obesity and obesity-related medical conditions. Surgery works best when combined with long-term nutrition, lifestyle and behavioral changes to support lasting health improvement. If you feel bariatric surgery may be the right option for you, the weight loss team will guide you through each step of the process.
To learn about bariatric surgery, download and read our Bariatric Surgery Book.
Insurance & Financing
Coverage for weight loss care varies depending on your plan and the approach that’s right for you — benefits for weight loss medications, medical weight loss visits and bariatric surgery can differ from policy to policy. Please call our office at 575.556.1849 with any questions about insurance, and we’ll help you understand your benefits.
Register for one of our Free Classes!
Get started by registering for one of our free classes.
Ready to Get Started?
Taking the first step does not mean committing to surgery — it means getting answers. During your first visit, we review typical insurance requirements and the steps needed before certain treatments, such as surgery. Whether you are interested in medical weight loss, bariatric surgery or simply want to understand your options, we’re here to help.
Not sure which approach is right for you? Start with a conversation. We can review your health history, explain your choices and outline possible next steps.