Achieving and maintaining a healthy weight can significantly improve your
overall health, quality of life, and long-term well-being. At OU Health,
our weight management specialists in
Oklahoma City and
Tulsa help you explore safe, effective weight-loss options tailored to your
needs and goals.
When you choose OU Health for weight management services, you gain access
to comprehensive care for obesity and related health conditions. Whether
your treatment plan includes lifestyle changes, medication, metabolic
interventions,
bariatric surgery, or a combination of approaches, you'll have the support and expertise
you need every step of the way.
Our team also provides guidance to help you adapt to your body's changing
nutritional and physical needs during weight loss. Together, we'll help
you build sustainable habits that support lifelong health.
Sign Up for a Free Seminar
Find out more about your options for bariatric surgery and take the very
first step in your bariatric journey by registering for a free seminar.
OU Health offers comprehensive, medically supervised non-surgical weight
loss programs designed to help patients improve their health, manage chronic
conditions, and achieve sustainable results.
Non-surgical weight loss treats obesity and metabolic disease as chronic
medical conditions, not simply matters of diet or willpower. Our multidisciplinary
team works together to address the medical, nutritional, behavioral, and
lifestyle factors that influence weight and overall health.
Non-surgical weight loss may be a good option if you:
Prefer to avoid or delay bariatric surgery
Are not currently a candidate for surgery
Want medically supervised support beyond diet and exercise alone
Need help managing obesity-related conditions such as diabetes, high blood
pressure, or sleep apnea
Are preparing for possible bariatric surgery in the future
Non‑Surgical Weight Loss Program
At OU Health, your journey begins with a comprehensive medical evaluation
to help you and your care team better understand your:
Medical history and current health conditions
Weight-related risks and health goals
Previous weight-loss efforts
Lifestyle habits, medications, and metabolic factors
This evaluation helps create a personalized, evidence-based treatment plan
designed specifically for your needs and goals.
Nutrition Therapy & Meal Planning
Registered dietitians help patients develop healthy, sustainable eating
habits that support long-term success. Services include:
Personalized nutrition counseling
Education on portion control, protein intake, and balanced meals
Practical meal-planning strategies for everyday life
Guidance for managing emotional eating and food cravings
Medical Weight Loss Medications
When appropriate, FDA-approved weight loss medications may be incorporated
into your treatment plan. Medication decisions are made collaboratively
and include ongoing monitoring and follow-up care. Weight loss medications may help:
Reduce hunger and cravings
Improve metabolic health
Support safe, medically supervised weight loss
Behavioral & Lifestyle Support
Lasting weight loss involves more than nutrition alone. OU Health provides
tools and support to help patients overcome challenges and build healthy
habits for long-term success. Areas of focus include:
Behavior change strategies
Goal setting and accountability
Stress management and sleep optimization
Developing sustainable healthy habits
Ongoing Follow‑Up & Long‑Term Care
Obesity is a chronic condition, and successful weight management requires
ongoing support. Our team provides:
Regular follow-up appointments
Adjustments to nutrition plans, medications, and goals as needed
Long-term support to help prevent weight regain
Coordination of care with your primary care provider and other specialists
Request an Appointment
Request an appointment to learn more about weight loss and metabolic services
available to you at OU Health.
Excess weight can affect nearly every aspect of your health. Achieving
and maintaining a healthier weight can help reduce symptoms and, in some
cases, improve or reverse obesity-related conditions, including:
If your body mass index (BMI) reaches 30 or higher and lifestyle and diet c
hanges alone have not helped you achieve your health goals, your physician
may determine that bariatric surgery or another weight management treatment
could be an appropriate option.
Your Expert Weight Loss & Metabolic Services Team
At OU Health, our multidisciplinary Weight Loss & Metabolic Services
team works with you to create a personalized care plan focused on achieving
your health and weight-loss goals.
Your care team may include:
Physicians specializing in weight management and metabolic health
Registered dietitians
Behavioral health specialists
Physical therapists
Board-certified bariatric surgeons, when appropriate
Together, these experts collaborate to provide comprehensive care and support
throughout every stage of your weight-loss journey.
As Oklahoma's only comprehensive academic health system, OU Health combines
evidence-based care with the latest research and treatment advances in
weight loss and metabolic health. Our team meets patients where they are,
focusing on education, realistic goal-setting, and sustainable lifestyle
changes. Our goal is not only to help you lose weight, but also to improve
your health, enhance your quality of life, and support lasting success.
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