Weight Loss

Maintaining a healthy body weight can become more challenging as you get older or when you have an underlying health condition. At Beeline Health, medical weight loss solutions are available for adults and adolescents who need support on their weight loss journey. Beryl Thompson, APRN, FNP-C, focuses on holistic strategies that support consistent weight loss. You may also be a candidate for prescription appetite suppressants or metabolism-boosting medications. Call the Jacksonville, Texas, office today to schedule a weight loss consultation. You can also use the online feature to book an appointment.

Why is weight loss important?

Being overweight or obese significantly increases your risk factors for chronic illness, disability, and premature death. Common consequences of carrying too much weight include:

• Stroke
• Type 2 diabetes
• Heart disease
• Sleep apnea
• Kidney disease
• Certain cancers
• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• Sexual dysfunction and infertility

Losing even a small percentage of excess body weight supports better physical, mental, and emotional wellness.

Beeline Health specializes in custom weight loss services for adults and adolescents who struggle to lose weight, even with a healthy diet and regular exercise.

Beryl works closely with you to identify underlying health issues that affect your metabolism, so you can lose weight more efficiently. She also considers your physical ability, personal preferences, and wellness goals to design an appropriate weight loss plan.

When should I consider medical weight loss?

The medical weight loss services available at Beeline Health may be an effective option for healthy and safe weight loss if you can’t lose weight with diet and exercise.

A custom weight loss program is also appropriate for individuals who are at increased risk for and those already diagnosed with obesity-related illness.

Beryl creates a personalized weight loss program that takes into consideration the factors that make losing weight difficult. 

The patient-centered approach Beryl uses increases your chance of successful weight loss. You also learn how to make lasting changes to your diet and lifestyle to maintain your weight loss results.

What is included in medical weight loss?

Beeline Health’s medical weight loss services focus on education and support of a healthy diet, and structured exercise.  Weight loss options may include medication, supplements or surgery to achieve your ideal weight. 

Beryl can also prescribe oral or injectable medications that assist with weight loss and help to control food cravings and suppress appetite.

Follow-up visits are available to monitor your weight loss progress. Beryl helps you establish reasonable goals to achieve your desired weight loss results.

Call Beeline Health today to schedule a weight loss consultation or book an appointment online.