Beyond the Pounds (BTP)

Beyond the Pounds (BTP)

Family Health’s Medically Supervised Weight Loss Program

Why was program created?

Here at Family Health we believe that all people, regardless of body size should be treated equally. We are working hard to bring you an environment that is free of stigma and shame and allows you a safe space to share your weight struggles without judgement. We want you to feel heard, accepted, and valued every time you step into Family Health. Our BTP Program is an extension of that concept- we don’t want you to just feel heard, accepted and valued- we want you to feel empowered and supported and be given the necessary tools to help you lose weight and be successful keeping weight off long-term.

Who could benefit from BTP?

  • Do you have a BMI of 30 or higher or are you overweight BMI 25-29 with other health related complications such as prediabetes, diabetes, high blood pressure, or high cholesterol?

  • Have you tried to lose weight multiple times and struggled to keep the weight off?

  • Are you committed to working on your lifestyle? Putting a strong focus to areas like diet, sleep, stress, and physical activity?

  • Do you have time to invest in your self-care and bringing awareness to habits? We will have a support group that meets bi-weekly to help in this area.

  • Do you want to lose weight so you can increase your energy, reduce pain, improve self-image, improve health conditions, and live a longer, healthier life?

  • Do you need support and accountability to help you achieve your weight loss goals and are you ready to do whatever it takes?

What services are offered/available to participants in the BTP Program?

  • Medically supervised weight loss

  • Meal replacements and meal planning

  • Medication management and review

  • Personalized goal setting

  • Understanding Obesity as a chronic disease

  • Sustainable lifestyle changes

  • Body movement awareness

  • Emotional and mindset barriers, building identity awareness

  • Bi-monthly support group sessions

  • Accountability sessions with dietitian

  • Baseline labs

  • Continuous glucose monitoring

  • Lifelong commitment to successful living beyond the pounds

Expectations and goals for treatment

Obesity is a chronic disease, meaning that we can treat the condition but we must commit to a lifelong lifestyle change system to help us be successful. Just as with diabetes or high blood pressure or any other disease. Diseases like diabetes and hypertension require patients to follow treatment plans that help them better care for themselves long-term. Obesity like many other conditions can reoccur and worsen over time. That is why those who struggle with their weight must always be willing to bring awareness to the condition and work to find ways to create sustainable changes and find treatment options that work best for them, long-term.

What is the Cost?

Family Health strives to bring cost effective services to our patients, we want our weight management services to be no different. We will strive to make Beyond the Pounds accessible to all who are motivated. We will make every attempt to bill insurance for services offered, however we encourage you to call your insurance and ask them the questions listed below before committing to our program. Weight management services are not always covered by insurance. If you choose to go the patient pay route we offer a 30% pay upfront discount. We can provide you a fee schedule and an estimated cost of labs to help you prepare for the program. Meal Replacements bars/shakes are not reimbursed by insurance and must be paid by participant out of pocket. Medications may or may not be covered by insurance. We will do our very best to work with you, but calling your insurance prior to the start of the program will help determine your cost of all services offered.

Questions to ask your insurance before you commit.

  • Family Health Services of Darke County Tax ID# 341119524.
  • What is my insurance plan? What is my deductible?
  • Do I have a copay plan or does every charge incurred go towards my deductible?
  • Ask your insurance if they cover any weight management/obesity related services?
  • What anti-obesity medications are covered by my insurance plan?
  • Does your insurance company provide a health coach for weight management?
  • How many medical nutrition therapy (MNT) 97803 visits can I have per calendar year?
  • Does my insurance plan cover a discount for gym memberships or offer any weight management programs?

If interested in BTP please reach out to Lacie Grosch, RDN at (937) 547-2319 for further questions and discussion on your next steps.

We look forward to helping you achieve success with healthy living, beyond the pounds.

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Family Health’s Medically Supervised Weight Loss Program

Why was program created?

Here at Family Health we believe that all people, regardless of body size should be treated equally. We are working hard to bring you an environment that is free of stigma and shame and allows you a safe space to share your weight struggles without judgement. We want you to feel heard, accepted, and valued every time you step into Family Health. Our BTP Program is an extension of that concept- we don’t want you to just feel heard, accepted and valued- we want you to feel empowered and supported and be given the necessary tools to help you lose weight and be successful keeping weight off long-term.

Who could benefit from BTP?

  • Do you have a BMI of 30 or higher or are you overweight BMI 25-29 with other health related complications such as prediabetes, diabetes, high blood pressure, or high cholesterol?

  • Have you tried to lose weight multiple times and struggled to keep the weight off?

  • Are you committed to working on your lifestyle? Putting a strong focus to areas like diet, sleep, stress, and physical activity?

  • Do you have time to invest in your self-care and bringing awareness to habits? We will have a support group that meets bi-weekly to help in this area.

  • Do you want to lose weight so you can increase your energy, reduce pain, improve self-image, improve health conditions, and live a longer, healthier life?

  • Do you need support and accountability to help you achieve your weight loss goals and are you ready to do whatever it takes?

What services are offered/available to participants in the BTP Program?

  • Medically supervised weight loss

  • Meal replacements and meal planning

  • Medication management and review

  • Personalized goal setting

  • Understanding Obesity as a chronic disease

  • Sustainable lifestyle changes

  • Body movement awareness

  • Emotional and mindset barriers, building identity awareness

  • Bi-monthly support group sessions

  • Accountability sessions with dietitian

  • Baseline labs

  • Continuous glucose monitoring

  • Lifelong commitment to successful living beyond the pounds

Expectations and goals for treatment

Obesity is a chronic disease, meaning that we can treat the condition but we must commit to a lifelong lifestyle change system to help us be successful. Just as with diabetes or high blood pressure or any other disease. Diseases like diabetes and hypertension require patients to follow treatment plans that help them better care for themselves long-term. Obesity like many other conditions can reoccur and worsen over time. That is why those who struggle with their weight must always be willing to bring awareness to the condition and work to find ways to create sustainable changes and find treatment options that work best for them, long-term.

What is the Cost?

Family Health strives to bring cost effective services to our patients, we want our weight management services to be no different. We will strive to make Beyond the Pounds accessible to all who are motivated. We will make every attempt to bill insurance for services offered, however we encourage you to call your insurance and ask them the questions listed below before committing to our program. Weight management services are not always covered by insurance. If you choose to go the patient pay route we offer a 30% pay upfront discount. We can provide you a fee schedule and an estimated cost of labs to help you prepare for the program. Meal Replacements bars/shakes are not reimbursed by insurance and must be paid by participant out of pocket. Medications may or may not be covered by insurance. We will do our very best to work with you, but calling your insurance prior to the start of the program will help determine your cost of all services offered.

Questions to ask your insurance before you commit.

  • Family Health Services of Darke County Tax ID# 341119524.
  • What is my insurance plan? What is my deductible?
  • Do I have a copay plan or does every charge incurred go towards my deductible?
  • Ask your insurance if they cover any weight management/obesity related services?
  • What anti-obesity medications are covered by my insurance plan?
  • Does your insurance company provide a health coach for weight management?
  • How many medical nutrition therapy (MNT) 97803 visits can I have per calendar year?
  • Does my insurance plan cover a discount for gym memberships or offer any weight management programs?

If interested in BTP please reach out to Lacie Grosch, RDN at (937) 547-2319 for further questions and discussion on your next steps.

We look forward to helping you achieve success with healthy living, beyond the pounds.

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