Finding the Right GP for Weight Management

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Dr. Angela specializes in weight loss surgery and has created her own medically supervised weight loss program. She noticed that patients were struggling to control and maintain their weight, and felt dissatisfied with the fragmented system of care in the community. Her program focuses on regular check-ins, patient education, and implementing lifestyle changes. Dr. Angela emphasises the importance of individualised care and addressing underlying medical issues before considering weight loss surgery. She also advocates for open conversations and destigmatizing weight management. Access to weight management clinics and telehealth options has improved, making it easier for patients in rural areas to receive care. Dr. Angela discusses the time lag between physical weight loss and mental acceptance of the change. She suggests a biofeedback exercise to help patients feel the weight loss by wearing a backpack with the lost weight and going about their daily activities. She also addresses misconceptions about weight loss, such as the belief that it's as simple as eating less and moving more. Dr. Angela emphasises the importance of addressing medical factors and offers a weight loss guide to help identify them. She also discusses the use of weight loss medications and the need for long-term maintenance strategies. Website: https://enlightenme.upliftmed.au Socials: https://instagram.com/drangelakwong https://facebook.com/upliftmed https://youtube.com/@drangelakwong https://tiktok.com/@drangelakwong Weight loss specialist General Practitioners https://upliftmed.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/DrAngelaGPList.pdf Bonus: Download a complimentary copy of Dr. Angela's Weight Loss Guide called "What to do when nothing else has worked", to understand the different factors that can contribute to your weight, and develop your weight loss plan. https://pages.drangelakwong.com/guide

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