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Its success rate.
Try to find out what percentage of
customers have completed the program, how much
weight they’ve lost and how successfully they’ve kept
the weight off for a year or longer.
Medications and surgery
Weight control for some people may require drug
therapy or surgery. A treatment decision may be based
in part on your BMI (see page 8).
Drug therapy
isn’t right for everyone. But if your
doctor suggests this approach, here are some things to
keep in mind:
Changes in diet and activity levels are still crucial.
Medications do not replace these important keys
to weight management.
Drug therapy doesn’t work for everyone.
Medications can cause serious side effects, so they
must be used with care.
Weight-loss surgery
may be an option for some
people who are obese and who have not been able to
lose weight in any other way.
Surgery typically makes the stomach smaller and
may change the way food is digested. Several different
types of procedures are available.