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Weight management
Medical Weight Management in Westlake Village
A medical approach to weight loss, built around you.
Weight is influenced by more than willpower.
Your history, medications, sleep, activity, nutrition, age, and other health factors can all play a role. At Trillium Medical Group, we start by understanding the whole picture and discussing a plan built around your health and realistic long-term goals.
Medical evaluation
Understand factors that may affect your weight.
Personalized treatment
Discuss habits and medical options when appropriate.
Ongoing support
Monitor progress and adjust the plan over time.
More than a number on the scale
For many patients, the bigger goal is improving health and feeling better in everyday life. You may be looking for help because:
- Previous weight-loss efforts have not lasted
- Weight has increased gradually over time
- Weight changed during or after menopause
- Concerns about blood pressure, cholesterol, or blood sugar
- Interest in whether medication is appropriate
- A desire for medical guidance instead of another restrictive diet
Whatever brought you here, the first step is understanding your individual situation.
What is medical weight management?
Medical weight management considers weight as part of your health. Before recommending a plan, your clinician may evaluate:
- Medical history and other conditions
- Current medications and previous weight-loss efforts
- Nutrition, physical activity, sleep, and stress
- Blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol
- Hormonal or life-stage changes
From there, you and your clinician can discuss appropriate options together.
Your weight management consultation
Your first visit is a chance to understand where you are now and where you want to go. Topics may include:
- Weight history and previous approaches
- Eating patterns and physical activity
- Sleep, medications, and supplements
- Medical conditions and family history
- Your goals and challenges
Testing or additional evaluation may be recommended based on your circumstances. Together, you can determine reasonable next steps.
Weight-loss medications
Prescription medication may be one part of a comprehensive plan for some patients. It is not automatically appropriate for everyone. Your clinician can review your history, current medications, goals, possible benefits and risks. When medication is appropriate, ongoing follow-up helps assess response and address concerns.
GLP-1 and GLP-1/GIP medications
These medications may be considered for eligible patients following an individualized medical evaluation. Your clinician will review your history, other medicines, potential contraindications and side effects, and treatment goals. If prescribed, regular follow-up can help monitor your response.
Trillium can discuss medication access and prior authorization when appropriate. A specific prescription or insurance approval cannot be guaranteed before consultation.
Nutrition, activity, and sustainable habits
Medical weight management does not end with a prescription. Nutrition, physical activity, sleep, and changes you can maintain remain important. The goal is to identify realistic steps that fit your life.
What Should I Eat While Taking a GLP-1 Medication?
GLP-1 medications can reduce appetite and change how quickly food moves through your digestive system. That makes good nutrition especially important during medical weight management.
At Trillium Medical Group, we encourage patients to keep it simple:
Add fiber gradually
Berries, vegetables, oats, quinoa, beans and lentils are good options. Increasing fiber slowly may help reduce bloating and digestive discomfort.
Stay hydrated
Dr. Williams’s general nutrition guidance recommends 8–12 cups of fluid daily, with at least 64 ounces, unless your clinician recommends otherwise.
Eat smaller meals
GLP-1 medications may slow digestion and reduce appetite. Smaller meals or nutrient-dense snacks may be more comfortable than three large meals.
An Easy Way to Remember
Protein first Add vegetables & fiber Keep portions comfortable Stay hydrated
Foods that are fried, greasy, very high in fat, heavily processed or high in added sugar may be more difficult to tolerate. Pay attention to how different foods make you feel and discuss persistent symptoms with your healthcare professional.
Medical Weight Management Is More Than Medication
Medication can be one part of a comprehensive weight-management plan.
At Trillium Medical Group, we take an individualized approach that can include nutrition, physical activity, resistance training, medical monitoring and ongoing clinical guidance based on your health history, treatment and goals.
Learn about GLP-1 side effects and when to contact your clinician.
This information is for general educational purposes and does not replace individualized medical advice. Nutrition recommendations may vary based on your medical history and treatment plan.
Weight Management Resources
Explore practical information to support your care during medical weight management.
GLP-1 Nutrition
Simple meal and hydration strategies, plus a one-page guide to keep at home.
Explore nutrition guidanceGLP-1 Side Effects
Common effects, ways to improve tolerance, and symptoms that need attention.
Read about side effectsIllustrated Resistance Training Guide
See chair exercises and resistance-band movements in a printable guide from Eli Lilly and Company.
Get the exercise guideProtein & Strength Training
How nutrition and resistance exercise can support muscle health during weight loss.
Learn about strength and proteinWeight management during perimenopause and menopause
Hormonal changes may be part of midlife weight changes, while aging, sleep, activity, nutrition, medications, and medical conditions can also contribute. We consider your broader health rather than assuming hormones are the sole cause.
Explore menopause and hormone careWeight management and your overall health
Weight can intersect with blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, sleep, joint health, cardiovascular risk, and reproductive or midlife health. Care within a medical practice can put these concerns in context. Learn more about primary care and, where relevant, OB/GYN care.
What ongoing care looks like
Weight management is a process. Follow-up visits allow you and your clinician to see how the plan is working and adjust it when appropriate. This may include:
- Reviewing progress and challenges
- Monitoring symptoms or side effects
- Reviewing and adjusting treatment when appropriate
- Monitoring relevant health measures
- Discussing nutrition, activity, sleep, and maintenance
Ask whether a telehealth follow-up is appropriate for your visit.
Meet your weight management team
Trillium's medical team considers weight alongside your broader health. Ask the office which clinician is available for your consultation.
Troy C. Williams, MD, FACOG
Medical Director and board-certified OB/GYN. Dr. Williams helps patients discuss weight in the context of women's and midlife health.
Dr. Williams' profileChelsea Alvarez, FNP
Family Nurse Practitioner on the Trillium care team. Contact the office to discuss her availability for weight management visits.
Chelsea's profileJennifer Revelo, FNP
Family Nurse Practitioner on the Trillium care team. Contact the office to discuss her availability for weight management visits.
Jennifer's profileFrequently asked questions about medical weight management
Am I a candidate for medical weight-loss treatment?
That depends on your history, weight-related health concerns, previous efforts, medications, and goals. A clinician can review options with you.
Does Trillium prescribe GLP-1 medications?
Our clinicians discuss GLP-1 or GLP-1/GIP medication options for appropriate patients. Treatment requires an individualized evaluation, and a particular prescription cannot be guaranteed before consultation.
Which medications do you prescribe?
The appropriate medication, if any, depends on your medical circumstances, potential risks, availability, and coverage.
How much or how quickly will I lose weight?
Results and timelines vary among individuals and treatments. Your clinician can discuss realistic expectations for a proposed plan; no specific outcome can be guaranteed.
Will insurance cover weight-loss medication?
Coverage varies by plan and medication. Please verify your medical and pharmacy benefits with your insurer. Our office can discuss prior authorization when appropriate.
Do I have to take medication forever?
Duration depends on the treatment and your circumstances. Your clinician can discuss a longer-term plan and maintenance strategy with you.
What happens after I reach my goal?
Maintenance is part of the plan from the beginning. Follow-up can help you discuss a strategy suited to your health and treatment.
Medical weight management in Westlake Village
Trillium Medical Group1240 South Westlake Boulevard, Suite 137
Westlake Village, CA 91361
(818) 597-9300
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