Which Weight Loss Option Is Best for You?
Bariatric Surgery
Bariatric surgery helps you lose weight by making your stomach smaller. We provide several types of bariatric surgery for weight management. Bariatric surgery may be right for you if you experience:
- A BMI of 35 or higher
- A BMI of 30 with other weight-related health conditions
- Commitment to healthy lifestyle changes and follow-up care
Medical Weight Management
An FDA-approved weight loss medication, also called a GLP-1, may be the best option for you if you don’t want surgery or a gastric balloon. U of U Health provides medicines that make you less hungry and stop food cravings. You should consider weight loss medications if you meet these conditions:
- You are 14 years and older
- Your BMI is greater than 30
- Your BMI is greater than 27 and you have a weight-related medical problem
What Is Comprehensive Weight Management?
Comprehensive weight management is a long-term plan to help you lose weight and keep it off. Our team of experts will focus on the best way to lose weight for you. We look at your diet, exercise, stress management, and health conditions to make a plan for your health journey.
We provide several options for weight loss treatment to get you started:
We also provide consultations with our registered dietitians, exercise physiologists, and psychologists.
Why Choose University of Utah Health?
Our team at U of U Health's Comprehensive Weight Management Clinic will guide you through the safest weight loss options approved by the FDA. Our weight management team is a collaborative and comprehensive group of experts:
- Surgeons
- Obesity medicine specialists
- Dietitians
- Sleep specialists
- Cardiologists (heart specialists)
- Hepatologists (liver specialists)
- Therapists
- Exercise physiologist
All these specialists will support your weight loss journey throughout your treatments. You can get this support all from the Comprehensive Weight Management Clinic at the Sugar House Health Center.
Find a Weight Management Specialist
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Stacie M. Ireland
Tejaswi Kompala
Susan D. Pohl
Juliana S. Simonetti
Resources for Our Patients
Meet the Team
Our comprehensive weight management team is here to help you successfully lose weight and support you in your weight loss journey. We can provide all the care you need, from surgeons and physician assistants to dietitians and even financial advocates.
What to Expect During Your Appointment
Why Is It So Hard to Lose Weight?
How much you weigh is controlled by complex interactions between hormones and neurons in your hypothalamus. For most overweight people, their body tries to prevent permanent weight loss. This means your body is actually working against you to lose weight.
How Many Meals Should I Be Eating Each Day to Lose Weight?
Looking to lose some weight? You've probably heard that eating five small meals a day is the secret. What does the research suggest? A registered dietitian clears up the confusion about how many meals you should eat.
