Medical Weight Management
Personalized Support for Your Health, Confidence, and Long-Term Well-Being through Weight Management
Losing weight and weight management is not always as simple as eating less and exercising more. Hormonal changes, insulin resistance, medications, stress, sleep, aging, medical conditions, and genetics can all influence your appetite, metabolism, and ability to lose weight.
At MORE 901, our medical weight management program is designed to help you understand what may be working against you, and develop a realistic attainable plan that supports your overall health.
This is not a crash diet, one-size-fits-all program, or judgment-filled weigh-in. It is personalized medical care built around your body, health history, goals, and daily life.
Weight Management Is About More Than a Number
Weight can affect many aspects of your health, and the number on the scale is only one part of the picture. Our goal is to help you make meaningful, sustainable progress while protecting your strength, energy, nutrition, and quality of life.
A medically guided weight-management plan is designed to help:
- Support gradual, sustainable weight loss
- Reduce excessive hunger and food cravings
- Improve blood sugar and insulin resistance
- Support healthier cholesterol and blood pressure
- Reduce stress on the joints
- Improve energy and mobility
- Lower the risk of certain weight-related health conditions
- Build habits that support long-term weight maintenance
Success does not look exactly the same for everyone. We will help you establish goals that are meaningful and appropriate for your health.
All Your Weight Management Questions Answered
Why Is It So Difficult to Lose Weight?
Your body weight is influenced by a complex combination of biological, environmental, and behavioral factors. Sometimes, healthy changes do not produce the results you expect because another issue is affecting your progress.
Possible contributing factors include:
- Perimenopause or menopause
- Polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS
- Insulin resistance
- Thyroid conditions
- Poor sleep or sleep apnea
- Chronic stress
- Depression or anxiety
- Medications that affect appetite or metabolism
- Pregnancy-related weight changes
- Loss of muscle mass with age
- Genetics and family history
- Restrictive dieting followed by weight regain
Understanding these factors allows us to create a plan that is more useful than simply telling you to “try harder.”
Improving and protecting your wellness helps you reduce your risk for disease and chronic health problems, helping you lead an active and fulfilling life. It encompasses more than physical health, as your mental and emotional wellness also improves.
Who May Be a Candidate?
Medical weight management may be appropriate for adults who:
- Have obesity
- Have excess weight with a related medical condition
- Have struggled to achieve lasting results through lifestyle changes alone
- Experience insulin resistance or other metabolic concerns
- Have noticed weight changes during perimenopause or menopause
- Want professional accountability and medical supervision
- Are ready to work toward sustainable health changes
Eligibility for prescription medication is determined individually. A consultation does not guarantee that medication will be prescribed.
Who Should Not Use Weight-Loss Medication?
Certain medications may not be appropriate for people who are pregnant, breastfeeding, trying to become pregnant, or who have particular medical or family histories.
For example, some GLP-1 medications should not be used by people with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma or Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2. Other conditions, including a history of pancreatitis, gallbladder disease, severe gastrointestinal problems, kidney concerns, or certain mental-health conditions, may require additional consideration.
Always tell your provider about every medication and supplement you take. Your medical history helps us determine which options, if any, can be used safely.
Is my Weight Changing because of Perimenopause and/or Menopause?
Many women notice that their weight begins to change during perimenopause, even when their eating and activity habits have stayed consistent.
Hormonal shifts have shown to influence body composition, appetite, sleep, energy, and where the body stores fat. Also, at the same time, many experience gradual muscle loss which can reduce the number of calories the body uses each day. Consistent exercise and meal planning can then be difficult if you’re fatigued from night sweats, poor sleep, and/or mood changes!
Hormone therapy is one way we can help manage the disruptive menopause symptoms and set the groundwork to make it easier for some women to sleep, move, and care for their overall health. At MORE 901, we assess your weight concerns and determine they are part of your broader hormonal and gynecologic health rather than treating them as an isolated problem.
What Does the MORE 901 Program Include?
Your care begins with a comprehensive consultation. We want to understand your health, not just your weight.
Initial evaluations generally include:
- A review of your health and weight history
- A discussion of previous weight-loss attempts
- Evaluation of your current medications and supplements
- Review of your menstrual, reproductive, and hormonal history
- Discussion of appetite, cravings, sleep, stress, and activity
- Measurement of relevant health markers
- Individualized laboratory testing when medically appropriate
- Screening for conditions that may affect your weight
- A discussion of your goals, concerns, and treatment preferences
Based on this information, we will develop a customized plan with you!
Ongoing Medical Support
Weight management is not a single appointment. Your body’s response, goals, side effects, health markers, and treatment needs may change over time.
Follow-up visits allow us to:
- Monitor your progress
- Review side effects
- Adjust medication when appropriate
- Support nutrition and hydration
- Help preserve muscle during weight loss
- Address plateaus or changing needs
- Repeat laboratory testing when indicated
- Plan for long-term maintenance
These visits are also an opportunity to discuss victories that do not appear on the scale, such as improved energy, reduced cravings, better mobility, healthier laboratory results, or feeling more comfortable in your body.
What are the benefits of working with a doctor to improve my wellness?
Wellness is something of a buzzword these days, with a wide variety of treatments and services being advertised to you everywhere from on the internet to your local pharmacy. Working with a trained, experienced, and licensed physician like Dr. Lacy ensures professional, personalized, safe, and effective care.
As a physician, Dr. Lacy provides thorough exams and testing to identify the root causes of issues that interfere with your health. Then, she uses her knowledge to combine medical treatments, lifestyle advice, and complementary therapy recommendations to address your specific needs.
Your wellness plan doesn’t mask your symptoms, but instead addresses the underlying issues to provide lasting results to help you feel younger, energized, and confident.
Will I be Prescribed Weight-Management Medications?
For eligible patients, prescription medication can be one part of a comprehensive weight-management plan. These medications work in different ways. Depending on the medication, they may help regulate appetite, increase feelings of fullness, reduce food intake, or affect how the body absorbs certain nutrients.
Options may include GLP-1 or GLP-1/GIP medications or other weight-management options.
Medication is not appropriate for everyone. Your provider will consider factors such as:
- Your medical history
- Current medications
- Body mass index and weight-related conditions
- Previous weight-management efforts
- Pregnancy plans
- Personal or family history of certain medical conditions
- Potential benefits, risks, and side effects
- Insurance coverage and medication availability
During your appointment, we will explain your options and help you make an informed decision. No specific medication or amount of weight loss is guaranteed.
What Are GLP-1 Medications?
GLP-1 medications mimic hormones involved in appetite, digestion, and blood-sugar regulation. Some also act on a second hormone pathway known as GIP.
These medications may:
- Reduce hunger and food-related thoughts
- Help you feel satisfied with smaller portions
- Slow digestion
- Support blood-sugar regulation
- Help eligible patients lose weight when combined with appropriate lifestyle changes
Depending on the medication, common side effects may include nausea, constipation, diarrhea, vomiting, reflux, or abdominal discomfort. More serious risks are possible, which is why screening, appropriate prescribing, dose adjustment, and follow-up care are important.
Taking weight-management medication should involve more than receiving a prescription. You deserve access to a medical professional who knows your health history, monitors your response, and can help if questions or side effects arise.
Frequently Asked Weight Loss Questions
How quickly will I lose weight?
Results vary based on your starting point, health, treatment plan, medication response, and consistency. Healthy weight management is not a race. Our goal is steady progress that can be supported over time.
Do I have to take medication?
No. Medication is only one possible tool. Your plan will be based on your medical needs, preferences, and goals.
Will insurance cover weight-management medication?
Coverage varies considerably by insurance plan and medication. Some plans require prior authorization or documentation of a qualifying diagnosis, while others exclude weight-loss medications entirely. Our team can help you understand the next steps, but coverage cannot be guaranteed.
Will I regain the weight if I stop medication?
Obesity is often a chronic condition, and weight regain can occur after medication is discontinued. Your provider will help you develop a long-term strategy and discuss whether continued treatment, a transition plan, or another maintenance approach is appropriate.
How long will I need treatment?
There is no universal timeline. Some patients may benefit from longer-term treatment, while others may need to stop or change medication. The decision will depend on your response, side effects, health, goals, and ability to maintain progress.
A More Thoughtful Approach to Weight Management
You deserve care that looks beyond the scale and listens to the full story. At MORE 901, we approach weight management with compassion, medical expertise, and respect for your autonomy.
We are here to help you understand your body, explore your options, and build a plan that feels both effective and realistic.
The medication language follows current guidance from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases and the FDA.
Schedule a Weight-Management Consultation
If you are frustrated by unexplained weight changes, struggling to maintain previous results, or curious about medical weight-management options, schedule a consultation with MORE901.
Together, we can create a personalized plan that supports more than weight loss—it supports your health, confidence, and quality of life.