Medical Weight Loss

Kadie E. Leach, MD Our Services Medical Weight Loss
Kadie E. Leach, MD - - Internal Medicine

Kadie E. Leach, MD

Internal Medicine located in Lanham, MD

When it comes to weight loss, diet and exercise aren’t always enough to help you achieve meaningful and lasting results. At her offices in Lanham, Maryland, Kadie E. Leach, MD, and Dr. James Benjamin, a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, provide medical weight loss services to patients. If you’re tired of dieting without results, call the office or request a consultation online today.

Medical Weight Loss Q & A

Why might diet and exercise not be enough to lose weight?

Despite having a plethora of weight loss options right at their fingertips, many American adults are overweight or obese. To lose weight, you need to burn more calories than you eat.

Most commercial diet plans create the necessary calorie deficit by restricting your food intake and/or increasing the time you spend exercising. Though diet and exercise are an essential part of any good weight loss program, they’re not the only factors that affect your ability to lose weight and keep it off. 

Other factors that influence weight loss success include:

  • Age
  • Genetics
  • Medical history
  • Medication
  • Culture
  • Where you live
  • Family habits

Even the amount of sleep you get each night affects your ability to drop unwanted pounds. 

If you’re struggling to lose weight and diet and exercise aren’t working, Dr. Leach and Dr. Benjamin can help.

What is medical weight loss?

You’re not alone if you blame yourself for not being able to lose weight and keep it off. But obesity is a disease and, like any disease, benefits from medical intervention.

Medical weight loss with Dr. James Benjamin is a comprehensive weight loss program designed specifically for you. As noted, commercial diet plans primarily focus on diet and exercise but don’t account for your unique health needs, which may affect your ability to lose weight.

Dr. Benjamin takes into account all the factors that affect your weight when designing your personalized weight-loss plan. 

Before making any recommendations, he conducts a comprehensive evaluation to understand your current health, weight-loss struggles, and ultimate goals. He also reviews your medical and family history, as well as the types of medications and supplements you take.

To better understand your health needs and risks, Dr. Benjaminmay request lab work to screen for chronic health conditions associated with being overweight and obese, such as diabetes, high cholesterol, or a hormone imbalance.

What can I expect from a medical weight loss program?

After your initial consultation, Dr. Benjamin develops your customized medical weight loss program. Your plan may include:

  • Personalized Nutrition plan and portion control assistance
  • Exercise tracking and suggestions to fit your abilities and desires
  • Prescription weight loss medication
  • Behavior modification suggestions 
  • Education from a Registered Dietician with her doctorate in Nutritional Science

To support your efforts, Dr. Benjamin closely monitors your progress with regularly scheduled appointments. 

Your regular follow-up appointments also help you develop a healthy mind that helps you stay at your goal weight once you complete the medical weight loss program.

No one diet works for everyone. For a personalized medical weight loss plan, contact the offices of Kadie E. Leach, MD, or request an appointment online today.

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