Problem of Obesity: Obesity has become a major problem in this country. According to the American Heart Association 2013 update, 154.7 million Americans greater than 20 years old, are overweight or obese. Among children from ages 2–19, 23.9 million children are overweight or obese. 33% of American boys and 30.4% of girls are overweight or obese. In 2010, the Centers for Disease Control found that almost 35.7% of American adults and 17% of American children are obese.

Losing weight is not only a cosmetic goal. Losing weight is a health factor. The medical complications of obesity include sleep apnea, liver problems, gallbladder disease, gynecological problems such as PCOS, osteoarthritis, gout, diabetes, heart disease such as cholesterol and hypertension, and stroke among others.

Treatment: Momentum Medicine Plus Medical Weight Loss offers a physician supervised medical weight loss program. Dr. Cornejo has been practicing medical weight loss since 2008. We will not only help you achieve an obtainable weight loss but also achieve a healthy lifestyle.

Initial Consultation:

Your goal for weight loss will start with a comprehensive consultation with Dr. Cornejo. This evaluation will consist of the following:

• Complete medical and weight history
• Body composition analysis
• Physical examination
• EKG
• Blood work<br /><br >
Medical weight loss programs: We believe in the “one shoe does not fit all” concept in medical weight loss. Therefore we offer an individualized medical weight loss program based on each patient’s individual need. We offer FDA approved medications, individualized medial plans, diet plans, and exercise programs. Not all plans are recommended for everyone. However we will find one that will fit your medical condition. Sometimes the physician may recommend more than one plan.

Medications: We offer FDA approved medications including appetite suppressants. The appetite suppressants include Adipex/Phentermine, Qsymia, and Belviq.

Meal Plans: We offer full or partial meal plans from Ideal Protein

Injectables*: We also offer both B-12 injections and vitamin B-12 injections which may increase metabolism, decreased fatigue, and help increase weight loss

Exercise Programs: We recommend exercise programs for weight loss as well. We work in conjunction with a fitness center.

Nutrition Counseling:
Your follow-up consultations are usually biweekly, monthly, or sometimes weekly. Each follow-up appointment may take anywhere from 15-30 minutes with a RN and the physician. The health care provider will monitor your weight loss and progression, check your heart rate and blood pressure, counsel you on your diet, meal plan, and lifestyle modifications; and answer any questions pertaining to your weight loss.

*Note: Vitamin B-12 and Lipo- B injections have not been scientifically proven.