Our Approach
You’re looking to change your life — and we’re here to help you do it. The Weight Wellness Solutions program at ThedaCare is designed to help you improve your life and take control of your health through a variety of care options. You’re here because you want to make a change for yourself. Our team of expert care providers is here to support you in your weight wellness journey.
Our Weight Wellness Solutions program is about so much more than numbers on a scale. Attaining and sustaining weight loss can improve many other medical conditions including sleep apnea, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, acid reflux, and joint pain. Each day, we see our patients enjoy a new confidence in their lives as they feel stronger, healthier, and supported in their weight wellness goals.
Explore Our Weight Wellness Options
Through one simple intake process and our comprehensive continuum of care options, you can find the treatment options that best meet your needs. Our supportive team will come alongside you as you navigate it all.
Obesity is defined as a high weight-to-height ratio — or Body Mass Index (BMI). BMI is one tool our teams use to evaluate eligibility for weight wellness treatment options. You can check your BMI using the calculator. The weight wellness team will take a comprehensive look at your health factors in determining your treatment options.
The program encourages you to take charge of your health and well-being through evidence-based practices. Our holistic approach combines nutrition, physical activity, mindful living, and meaningful behavior change. Whether you’re looking to lose weight, prevent chronic disease, enhance vitality, or adopt healthier habits, our expert-led programs provide the tools and support you need to thrive for the long term.
Working with a certified obesity medicine physician can help you determine if weight loss medication is an option for you. Medication may be an option for people with a BMI of ≥ 30 or a BMI between 27 and 30 with related medical conditions such as diabetes or high blood pressure.
Orbera Intragastric Balloon
A non-surgical gastric balloon may be an option for people with a BMI between 28 and 40. With a temporary balloon placement, you can safely begin losing weight without any incisions or scars.
Candidates include people with a BMI of 35 or higher and another significant health risk factor — such as type 2 diabetes or sleep apnea — or those with a BMI over 40. For some, surgery is the right choice for a healthier life. Our experts will work with you to find the best approach.
Weight Loss Patient Stories
Learn how weight loss solutions have transformed people’s lives.
Lori’s Story
“(The doctors at ThedaCare) don’t just do the surgery and abandon you. They stay with you for as long as you want them to stay with you.”
Jennifer‘s Story
“It’s my time to live my life now. I can do whatever I want now. I don’t have to think about it.”
Paul’s Story
“I knew I had to do something to take my life back. I feel ecstatic that I can do things that I never thought I could do before.”
Nicki’s Story
“My goal was to be able to do more things: enjoy the world and enjoy life.”
