Weight Loss Plan to Lose 100 Lbs
Medically Reviewed by
- Tak Poon, M.D.
Question
Can you recommend a weight loss program for someone who is 100 lbs overweight and has been unsuccessful many times?
Answer
Each individual is different and must consult his/her own physician, particularly in this high-risk weight category. In general, for weight loss of 100 pounds or more, two of the more reliable, medically supervised programs to consider would be:
- Bariatric Surgery
- Meal replacement programs
For extreme obesity, success via other diet/exercise/lifestyle programs statistically would be an exception, rather than the rule. However, traditional weight management programs can still be useful for maintenance after bariatric surgery or completion of a formal weight-management program.