There are many people who struggle to lose weight. Some people notice the scales have crept up over the years and they need a doctor's help to get on a good program of healthy eating and exercise. Others work hard and eat well, but they have a tough time losing even a few pounds because their bodies are genetically preprogrammed to hold onto weight. Sutter offers weight-loss programs for anyone with the desire to bring their weight into a healthy range.

Many Sutter primary care providers assist patients through supervised programs that may include medication. We also offer a special weight-loss program for those who want a more comprehensive approach. You'll even find novel approaches to weight loss through our integrative health professionals. For those patients who have inherited genes that have pushed them far into the obese range, we offer our Bariatric Surgery Program, which includes a minimally invasive surgical technique designed to make weight loss easier.

Talk to your doctor about your ideal weight and decide if you can work together to help you reach your weight-loss goals. You can also read about Sutter's other weight-loss programs on the following pages:

• Sutter Downtown Integrative Health
  
• Healthy Choices, Healthy Lives
  
• Pediatric Healthy Lifestyles Program

For more information on body weight, visit our Healthwise topics on fitness, healthy eating, healthy eating for children, healthy weight, and obesity