Dr. Kelley's Blog
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Saturday, September 8, 2007, 10:36 AM
In the practice of Bariatric (weight-loss) Medicine, we commonly employ the use of prescription appetite suppressants to help patients with appetite control issues. These medications are often useful and helpful, specifically for patients who have trouble controlling the number of calories that they consume on a regular basis, and as a jumpstart to aid the momentum required to begin a dietary program.
Occasionally, however, I am faced with a patient who just wants a 'pill' and expects that this will take care of their weight problems. Unfortunately, there simply is no magic bullet. There is no magic pill or medication which will remove the unwanted and unhealthy pounds which are the result of too many calories and too little activity.
Successful, long-term weight-loss is almost always the result of a conscious effort on one's part to monitor their calorie intake, and make regular exercise a way of life. To live a long, active, healthy life, many of us will at one point in our lives, be in the position of having to take a close look at how we regularly eat, and whether or not we make exercise a priority. This assessment may be the result of undesired weight gain and dissatisfaction with how we look, or our doctor informing us that we have developed hypertension, type 2 diabetes, or some other potentially weight related illness.
Regardless of the reason you may have for needing to lose weight, please understand that you must make a lifestyle change, if you want long-term weight control and health. Rx appetite suppressants can help in the process, but it is not the end-all, rather, they are simply a tool in the overall process. You must make the decision that you are willing to change your life, and live it in a healthier manner.
If you are struggling to lose weight and regain your health, please give us a call to schedule an appointment. We will give you the tools, and the accountability to reach your goals, and we will help you every step of the way.
Richard Kelley, M.D.
Physician's Way (512)440-1800
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( 3 / 814 )Wednesday, April 25, 2007, 11:31 AM
If you have been considering a medically supervised weight-loss program, to help you lose weight, then now's the time. The foods specifically designed to help patients lose weight, have never been better, both from the standpoint of taste, and nutrient makeup. At Physician's Way, we carry a wide variety of delicious, nutritionally sound foods to help you make the changes you want to make. There has never been a better time than now to improve your health. We will help you every step of the way!| permalink |
( 3 / 900 )Tuesday, March 13, 2007, 11:53 AM
On Saturday, March 31st, from 10am to 12noon, we will be hosting our second open house here at Physician's Way. You will have a chance to ask any questions about our program, sample the Rx foods used in our proprietary Rx Slim Start program, and join us for coffee in our very relaxed and homey clinic. Make it a point to join us that morning, and bring a friend. Those who join our program on that day, will receive $25.00 off of their initial physician consultation.| permalink |
( 2.9 / 914 )Monday, January 22, 2007, 12:50 PM
Come and find out more about our weight management program. We will be having two open house days in February, specifically, Saturday 2/17 from 10AM-12noon, and again on Wednesday 2/21 from 6-8PM. Come and sample our prescription foods, and meet our staff. We'll answer any questions that you might have. For those patients that sign up for our program during either open house, you will receive a discount off of your first physician visit. We're looking forward to seeing you!| permalink |
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