The Weight Management Institute of Georgia was founded by Georgia Lung Associates in order to help patients struggling with sleep apnea lose weight and improve their sleep disorder. The program now accepts patients from outside Georgia Lung Associates who have medical conditions that can improve from weight loss. These conditions may include but are not limited to diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol.
Body Mass Index
You must have a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 or above to qualify for our program. Our program is very comprehensive with an emphasis on living a healthier lifestyle. Working with you, we will formulate an individualized eating plan that takes into account your health issues, personal preferences, and lifestyle. With the help of our highly qualified physical therapists, we will create a customized exercise plan that will help you maintain your weight loss. We will also address life situations that make losing weight difficult, such as working the night shift, planning family meals, frequent travel, stress eating, and so forth. Finally, we will discuss medication options that can help you follow your eating plan.
Individualized Plans
Each patient plan is individualized and closely physician supervised for safety and effectiveness, with an emphasis on weight maintenance once you reach your weight management goals. Because Dr. Beasley is board-certified in family medicine and our patients all have health problems related to their weight, insurance providers will cover your visit the same way they would cover a visit to a traditional primary care physician.