Weight Loss

211 Old Hickory Blvd. Bellevue, TN 37221

Phone: (615) 646-1003

All weight loss programs at Dixon Center are overseen by Jennifer Dible, Family Nurse Practitioner.   One or more of the following may be used to aid in your initial weight loss. The decision will be made once you have a chance to discuss the possibilities with the provider.

Phentermine: This is a pharmaceutical stimulant drug used as an appetite suppressant. It is considered a controlled substance by the FDA, and there are strict protocols with prescribing this medication. It may not be used in the presence of uncontrolled high blood pressure, heart disease, seizures, or other medical conditions that will be discussed with the provider.

Vitamin B12 Injection: This is a commonly used injection for weight loss in that it is sage and may provide the patient with an extra boost of energy. There is no risk of toxicity because it is water-soluble vitamin meaning that if too much is present, the body will excrete it in urine.

Lipotropic Plus Injection: This is a compounded injection that includes B vitamins along with methionine, inositol, choline, and L-carnitine. These substances are found in nature and have shown to have a weight-loss effect when used appropriately.

Nature’s Sunshine Weight-Loss Supplements: (a natural alternative to Phentermine)

• Metabomax Free – an all-natural supplement that is caffeine-free, so it is safer for those with blood pressure or other health concerns

• Metabomax Plus – an all-natural supplement that boosts energy and metabolism, and it contains green tea extract, a natural form of caffeine

In addition to one or more of the above weight-loss aids, you will be strongly encouraged to begin a maintenance nutritional program. Healthy eating habits will be discussed with the provider, but the patient also needs to supplement nutrients, simply because we don’t get all of our essential nutrients from our food as we once did. This is especially true when somebody is cutting calories or beginning a weight-loss program. The following points are strongly recommended:

• High-quality multivitamin/mineral supplement. Liquid is a great alternative for maximal absorption

• Essential fatty acid supplement (omega 3’s)

• Recommended: probiotic for colon health

The provider will also give you further information and education that will aid in making a positive lifestyle change.

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