Southeast Weight Management Center
The Southeast Weight Management Center offers a comprehensive program that can be tailored to the unique health and weight loss needs of individuals with any type of weight condition.
Depending on your individual weight loss goals, the Center offers both surgical and non-surgical options that cover the entire spectrum of solutions.
Our dedicated team of physicians, nurses, dietitians, health educators and fitness trainers will help make this one of the most rewarding experiences of your life.
Health and Medical Benefits
Obesity is a leading cause of preventable illness and death in the United States. In fact, more than 30 medical conditions are associated with overweight and obesity. It can also have a significant impact on your self esteem and the ability to enjoy life. Losing just 10 percent of your current weight can make a difference in the way you feel and help put you back on the road to good health. Here are some common medical conditions that can be improved through weight loss:
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Type 2 diabetes
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High cholesterol
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Osteoarthritis
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Sleep apnea
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Stress incontinence
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Hypertension
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Cardiac function
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Gastroesophogeal reflux disease (GERD)
According to minimum requirements for bariatric surgery set by the National Institutes of Health, candidates for bariatric surgery must:
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Be at least 18 years old and…
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Have a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or greater or…
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Have a BMI of 35 or greater with one or more obesity related health conditions
Other qualifying factors include:
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History of documented dietary weight loss attempts
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Lifelong commitment to dietary, exercise and medical guidelines and follow-up care after surgery
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Psychological evaluation
Starting Point is a medically supervised program based on the most current scientific research in medical, nutritional and behavioral studies of Health & Nutrition Technology. This program is open to all individuals wish to lose between 20 and 200 pounds. Unlike similar programs with diet plans, our medical staff can assist participants with medical conditions.