Medical Weight Loss
If you've counted calories, tried the apps and put in the workouts and the scale still hasn't moved much, you're not alone. Summit's medical weight loss program combines lab work, provider oversight, prescription options when appropriate and hands-on coaching, so you also learn the nutrition, fitness and accountability habits that go with it.
Why we start with bloodwork
Hormones and metabolism both play a part in how your body handles weight, so the program includes comprehensive bloodwork and ongoing medical supervision. Your panel includes A1c, a comprehensive metabolic panel, lipids, thyroid markers (TSH and T4), vitamin D and a CBC, along with the hormone markers in Summit's standard panel. A licensed provider reviews the results with you, together with your health history, current medications and goals.
What the program can include
- Provider supervision. A licensed provider decides whether a prescription medication is appropriate for you and oversees your care from the first visit on.
- Prescription options, including GLP-1 medications, when appropriate. Your provider discusses specific options with you after reviewing your labs and history.
- Coaching through our 1st Phorm partnership. Summit partners with 1st Phorm to pair you with a weight loss coach and trainer, plus access to the 1st Phorm App for nutrition guidance, workouts and accountability.
- Regular check-ins. Your provider tracks how you're doing, watches for side effects and adjusts your plan. Check-ins can happen in a clinic or by telehealth.
Is it right for you?
Not every medication is right for every person. Before recommending anything, your provider reviews your full medical history, current medications and supplements. For example, GLP-1 medications such as tirzepatide aren't used by people with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid cancer or multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome type 2. If medication isn't a fit, your provider will talk through other parts of the program.
Side effects to know about
The most common side effects of GLP-1 medications are gastrointestinal, such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or constipation, especially early in treatment. Less common risks include gallbladder problems and pancreatitis. Your provider reviews these with you before you start and checks in with you throughout.
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Frequently asked questions
How is your medical weight loss different from other programs?
It combines comprehensive bloodwork, provider supervision and prescription options such as GLP-1 medications when appropriate, plus coaching through our 1st Phorm partnership: a weight loss coach and trainer, and access to the 1st Phorm App for nutrition and workouts.
Which weight loss medications do you prescribe?
Prescription options, including GLP-1 medications, are part of the program when a licensed provider determines they're appropriate for you. Your provider discusses specific options after reviewing your labs, health history and current medications.
Will I regain weight after stopping?
Medication works best alongside nutrition, training and sleep habits. Your coach and provider help you build those habits during the program, and your provider will talk with you about what to expect if you stop or taper.
Can check-ins be done by telehealth?
Yes. Check-ins can happen in a clinic or by telehealth, and medication ships to your home.
Reviewed by Summit Rejuvenation's licensed medical team