If you are someone who has been going round and round after different diets and workout programs, or have purchased every single popular weight loss supplement available from your local healthy store – basically, if you have tried everything you could, but are still unable to get rid of the extra flab, then it is time to fix an appointment with your local doctor.
As a matter of fact, people often make the mistake of using self-help methods to get rid of extra pounds instead of taking the time to consult a doctor. Some do this simply because they are not aware of the fact that obesity is just another disease, while others do it out of ‘monetary’ concerns. However, if your ‘self-help’ methods fail to work, then only the doctor could salvage you from your difficult position!
Now you may be asking: how would a doctor help me when all diets and supplements have failed? Keep in mind that weight gain is not always caused as a result of leading a poor lifestyle, although it is one of the leading factors behind obesity. There are people who have gained weight as a direct side effect of certain medical conditions, such as underactive thyroid!
In such cases, only a doctor can help you out! Speaking of weight loss supplements, they won’t help you if you use the wrong types of supplements. But how would you know which supplements are right for you? Again this is where a doctor can advise you! Doctors are professionally trained to pinpoint the exact causes behind a malady (in this case, obesity) and consequently prescribe appropriate medicines to address the same!
Another thing to note about weight loss supplements is that there are various categories of supplements available out there! There are over-the-counter supplements and then there are prescription supplements. While you can buy over-the-counter supplements without any prescription, the prescription drugs cannot be purchased unless a doctor prescribes them.
Often it has been noticed that prescription supplements have been successful where the over-the-counter supplements failed! This is because prescription drugs are usually more powerful than their over-the-counter counterparts; hence you cannot have them without a doctor’s permission.
As you can see, there are several reasons why you should consult with a doctor. If you have tried every other weight loss methods, and are thinking of opting for a weight loss surgery, do yourself a favor and have a consultation with your local doctor before you go under the knife!