Weight loss options that work!
- Dr. J.Paul
- Dec 5, 2023
- 1 min read
Updated: Jan 8
Click on each to Find out pros and cons.
Ask medicals weight loss program.
Low cost
Lifestyle modification
Nutritional education that fits your culture and life
sleep hygiene
mental health support (including consumption psychology )
Exercise program that adapts to you.
Effective in reducing saggy skin and beneficial for the heart, brain, lungs, and kidneys.
Ideal for diabetics and cardiovascular health.

Phentermine
Amphetamine
short-term use only, Inexpensive
Suppresses appetite
Causes High blood pressure
Insomnia
Anxiety
Irregular heart rate
Requires prescription
Ozempic/Wegovy -Semaglutide
$900-1200 per month
Life long medication need; follow-up with physician every 8 weeks.
Excessive sagging of skin due to rapid weightless( requires cosmetic surgery)
Suppresses appetite
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
Risk of medullary thyroid cancer
Optic nerve infractions.
Small chance of pancreatitis
Useful in Diabetes and PCOS.
Gastric Bypass/ Sleeve
Costly $8000-22000 out of pocket, $6000-11000 after insurance
Works very well for weight loss
Very hard to get insurance coverage (often requires 12-18 months of diet)
Extremely strict diet after surgery. (lapses in diet causes leaks )
Requires a skilled Surgeon.( high failure rates in Mexico)
Hair loss for first year-common side effect
Saggy skin ( will require cosmetic surgery to fix)
Adhesions ( may require additional surgery)
Meal Services
Helps with portion control
Expensive after coupons run out
94% of customers stop within 6 months because, more epensive than restaurant meals.