Weight Management
At TidalHealth, we understand that achieving and maintaining a healthy weight is different for everyone. Our team supports you with a comprehensive approach to weight management, designed to meet your unique needs with kindness, understanding and real-world solutions.
Carrying extra weight can affect your health and everyday life in many ways. Obesity is not just about eating too much or being inactive; it is a complex disease that involves how your body stores and manages energy. Genetics, environmental factors and certain medical conditions can all play a role in weight gain. Our team believes in addressing all these factors with both compassion and expertise.
We offer several options to help you reach your health goals, including nutritional education, lifestyle coaching, medications and, when appropriate, surgery. You do not have to face this alone. Our team is here for you with information, encouragement and medical guidance at every step.
Our Approach
Your care with TidalHealth begins with understanding your personal needs and challenges. We work together to develop a plan that supports you in making lasting changes, whether you are interested in supervised medical weight loss or exploring all available treatments. No matter where your starting point is, we are proud to walk alongside you as you work toward better health.
Reaching and maintaining a healthy weight is important for your overall well-being. Obesity is a complex, chronic disease that involves more than eating habits or activity levels. It often results from a mix of genetics, environment and health conditions that change how your body manages energy and stores fat.
Having excess weight can increase your chances of developing health problems, such as diabetes, high cholesterol, heart disease, sleep apnea, osteoarthritis and certain types of cancer. With support from the TidalHealth team, taking steps to manage your weight can help lower these risks and improve your quality of life.
Understanding Your Weight
Carrying extra weight can run in families, sometimes due to genetics, but also because family members often share similar diets and lifestyles. The environment you live in, your daily routines and underlying medical conditions can all play a role. Our team will help you understand the different factors that contribute to weight gain and work with you to address them in a way that is practical and personal.
By supporting positive changes, we can help you reduce your risk for health complications and support a healthier, more active life.
At TidalHealth, we believe that weight management is personal. Our team offers a variety of options to help you achieve and maintain a healthy weight, recognizing that one size does not fit all. From medical weight loss programs to surgery, we work with you to find a path that fits your needs and goals.
Medical Weight Loss
Our physician-supervised weight loss program provides care from licensed healthcare professionals, including board-certified physicians, nurse practitioners and registered dietitians. Treatment options may include:
- Medical evaluation and monitoring
- Nutrition education
- Pharmacotherapy, if appropriate
- Physical activity guidance
- Behavioral therapy and support
Some patients may be eligible for supervised, low-calorie meal plans, often based on protein supplements to support more rapid weight loss. Every plan is tailored to your individual needs, helping you build healthy habits that last.
Surgical Weight Loss
For those who need additional support and meet certain criteria, weight loss surgery may be an option. Our team performs minimally invasive procedures such as sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass. These surgeries work by reducing the size of the stomach, limiting how much food you can eat and how many calories are absorbed.
The decision to choose surgery is a careful one. We provide education, support and a thorough evaluation so you understand the benefits, risks and lifestyle changes involved. Your health and safety are our top priority, and we are with you from decision-making to recovery and beyond.
Starting Your Plan
It is important to talk with your healthcare practitioner about your goals and challenges. Together, we will create an intervention plan that focuses on delaying complications, preventing obesity and supporting you on your path to better health. No matter where you are on your journey, TidalHealth is here to help.
At TidalHealth, we know that support can make a big difference on your weight management journey. Our team is here to provide education, encouragement and connection, whether you are considering medical weight loss or surgery, or simply want ongoing guidance to stay on track.
Support Groups and Classes
We offer a variety of support groups and educational opportunities designed to help you succeed. These include:
- Bariatric pre-operative classes that help you prepare for surgery and understand what to expect before and after your hospital stay
- Bariatric support groups for those considering or recovering from weight loss surgery, including in-person and online options
- Medical weight loss support groups, where you can share experiences and find encouragement in a friendly setting
Ongoing Education
TidalHealth provides educational presentations, access to guest speakers and resources on topics such as nutrition, exercise and behavioral strategies. Support group meetings are open to patients as well as their spouses, family members or friends.
Additional Resources
We offer exercise classes and a library of educational videos to help keep you motivated. No matter your starting point, you will find a welcoming community with TidalHealth, rooted in understanding, compassion and lasting support for your health goals.
