Bariatric medicine is a medical specialty that studies obesity and weight problems, including the causes, prevention, and treatment options. After a residency in internal medicine, bariatric medicine would be require additional training, a fellowship or another residency. A bariatric surgeon would have a surgical residency before going on to specialize in weight loss surgery..
Depending on where you live, a good weight control doctor will be easily found by asking your primary care doctor for a referral. Most doctors (maybe you primary care doctor too!) are specially trained to help patients lose weight.
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You can find more information on weight control by consulting your local doctor and nurses, your local pharmacy, or looking in weight control businesses such as Herbal Magic.
You can find more inofmration on the web or ask your local doctor about weight control. You can also find weight control in clinics probably or a medical center
There are some resources online that give weight control information. However you should check with your doctor. Only he will know all the factors that could impact you in a weight control program.
Your family doctor can refer you to a specialist. There are also many weight loss clinics available for people who do not have a primary doctor. You can find them in the yellow pages.
You can speak with your doctor about weight loss and factors that are in your control to change to lose weight. There are many different diets, but only a doctor can prescribe the correct action to take including medicine if needed.
To keep your weight under control, I would suggest eating healthy and exercising regularly. This would help you keep your weight under control. Also, I would recommend talking to your local doctor, to see if he has any additional information to offer you.
Ask your doctor before you try any weight control products, because they may not be right for you. This site has some more information as well: http://www.productscomparison.com/
I would suggest talking to your family doctor, because everyone is different. Your doctor would know what would be healthy and beneficial for you. I hope this helps.
Your doctor is the best resource available. Your doctor may be able to refer you to another specialist, or make a specialized and personal diet plan for your use.
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