Woodlands Primary Healthcare offers a medical weight loss program at our clinic at 25511 Budde Rd, Suite 3901, in The Woodlands. The program is led by Dr. Javier Sosa and combines body composition scans, nutrition planning, fitness guidance and regular follow-up visits.
The program is for adults who want to lose weight with help from a medical team. Many patients have tried diets or exercise plans on their own before. Others have a health condition that is affected by their weight.
Weight is linked to several common conditions, including:
For some people, losing even a modest amount of weight can help lower blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol. Results are different for every person. Your provider will talk with you about goals that are realistic and safe for your health.
The first visit is a full evaluation. Your provider reviews your health history, current medications, past weight loss attempts, eating habits, activity level and sleep. You will also talk about your goals and what has made weight loss hard for you in the past.
The visit usually includes:
Your plan is built from this information. It is not a standard handout. It is based on your health, your schedule and your preferences.
A regular scale only shows total weight. The InBody 580 is a body composition scanner that estimates your body fat percentage, muscle mass and body water. You stand on the device and hold two handles. The test is quick and does not hurt.
These numbers help your care team see what kind of weight you are losing. The goal is to lose fat while keeping as much muscle as possible. Repeat scans at follow-up visits show how your body is changing over time.
For the most useful results, try to take the scan under similar conditions each time. Avoid a large meal or a workout right before the scan. Tell our staff if you have a pacemaker or another implanted electronic device. This type of scan is not used for people with these devices.
Your provider and care team help you build an eating plan you can follow day to day. The plan takes into account the foods you like, your work schedule and your family meals. Our staff speaks English and Spanish, so you can talk through your plan in the language you prefer. Learn more on our nutrition page.
Exercise guidance is matched to your current fitness level and your schedule. Many people start with walking and simple strength exercises and build from there. Strength training helps protect muscle while you lose fat. If you have joint pain or another limit on activity, your provider will take that into account. See our fitness page for more detail.
The program includes regular follow-up visits. At these visits your provider checks your weight, vital signs and progress, and repeats the InBody scan when needed. If something is not working, the plan is adjusted. Patients can also use an app to track meals, workouts and progress between visits. Read more about monitoring.
If you also have a condition such as diabetes or high blood pressure, it can be followed at the same clinic. See our page on chronic disease management in The Woodlands.
Coverage depends on your health plan. You can see the plans we accept on our insurance page, or call our office and we can help you check.
Use the Book Appointment button at the top of the page, the Book Now button in the site menu or our bilingual chat assistant. You can also call (281) 466-4644. Tell our staff you are interested in the weight loss program so the right visit is scheduled. The program is also offered at our Katy clinic. For a full overview, see our weight loss program page.
The program is led by Dr. Javier Sosa, with support from our care team. Your provider reviews your health and adjusts your plan at each follow-up visit.
The InBody 580 estimates body fat percentage, muscle mass and body water. It helps your care team check that you are losing fat and keeping muscle.
Yes. Many patients have a weight-related condition. Your provider reviews your conditions and medications and plans your care with them in mind.
Your provider sets the schedule based on your plan and your progress. Follow-up visits are a regular part of the program.
It depends on your plan. Check our insurance page or call (281) 466-4644 and our staff can help you find out.
Yes. The weight loss program is offered at both our The Woodlands and Katy clinics.
25511 Budde Rd, Suite 3901, The Woodlands, TX
2715 N Mason Rd, Katy, TX
This page is for general information and is not medical advice. Please talk with a provider about your own health. If you have a medical emergency, call 911.
