Our bariatric physicians Dr. Eve Olson, our medical director, or Dr. James Nicolai conducts a full medical evaluation of each patient. Based on evaluation results, our physicians and staff create an individualized treatment plan. Weight loss plans can include:

• Working with a registered dietitian to set goals for healthy eating. These may include an individualized meal plan, monitoring your own eating habits, and ongoing dietary counseling.
• Beginning a customized exercise program with the assistance of our personal trainer.
• Meeting regularly with a behavioral counselor to help you transition to a healthier lifestyle.
• Supplementing exercise and healthy eating habits with prescribed medication.

Individual or group weight loss program: Which is right for you?

Do you crave the support of family and friends to lose weight? Or, do you keep your weight loss efforts quiet, working toward your own individual goals? Weight loss is different for everyone, so your weight loss program should be customized to meet your needs.

How do you know if an individual or group weight loss program is right for you? Start by answering these simple questions:

• Are you confident in your ability to follow a weight loss program?
• Are you comfortable interacting in a group?
• Do you desire support from others losing weight?
• Do you prefer structured sessions with clear objectives?
• Are you willing to discuss your personal progress in front of others?

If you answered “yes” to most questions, you may be able to succeed in a group program. If you answered “no” to most questions, you may do better working individually.

The St. Francis Weight Loss Center offers both group and individual weight loss programs. Our Eat for Life Wellness Program is the most comprehensive group weight management program in central Indiana.

However, if you need individual assistance, we provide medical weight loss programs designed by Indianapolis' first board-certified bariatric physician.

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