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More than 70 million adults in the US have high cholesterol. When your cholesterol numbers are high, your risk of developing heart disease doubles. If you are concerned about cholesterol, the physicians at Tapia Internal Medicine Clinic, PLLC can help you better understand what high cholesterol is and how to prevent and treat it.
We provide comprehensive obesity treatment across the continuum, offering medications and surgery in addition to a strong foundation of lifestyle medication.
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Treatments available at Tapia Clinic
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Achieve your weight loss goals!
We’re always accepting new patients ! We believe in providing the best possible core at all our
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Medication
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How Do
the Medications Work?
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Contrave®
is an extended-release medication that works in the hypothalamus, the brain’s central thermostat that controls appetite, temperature and how the body burns energy. It’s a combination of two existing drugs: The antidepressant Wellbutrin® and the addiction drug naltrexone
Phentermine
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Qsymia®
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Saxsenda®
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Wegovy®
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Xenical®
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Each of the above listed medications have side-effects, risks and benefits of use. The information provided here is intended to give you a very basic overview of the types of weight loss medications currently available. Please ask your bariatrician for additional information based on your medical history and current physical condition.
surgical treatment
Accredited by the American College of Surgeons
Springfield Clinic Surgery Center and Bariatric Department in Springfield is accredited by the American College of Surgeons in their accreditation and quality improvement program. The program helps promote uniform standards and continuous quality improvement while recognizing the excellent work being done by groups like ours. Bariatric surgery is safe and effective in an outpatient setting, Springfield Clinic’s Surgery Center is one of fewer than 20 across the nation accredited to perform bariatric surgery in a free-standing ambulatory surgery center. This all translates to shorter OR times, same-day discharge for patients and high-quality surgical outcomes. Learn more about this accreditation.
Surgical Treatments
Gastric bypass | Sleeve gastrectomy | Duodenal switch | SADI-S
Patient Resources
Springfield Clinic Bariatric Patient Resources
- Your Bari Book
- Taking Anti-obesity Medications
- New Patient Questionnaire (please download, print, complete and bring it with you to your first appointment)
Downloadable Patient Education
- Persuading Your Employer to Cover Obesity Treatment (Obesity Medicine Association)
- Conquering Emotional Eating (Obesity Action Coalition)
- Navigating Fast Food with Children (Obesity Action Coalition)
- Fashion at Every Size (Obesity Action Coalition)
Frequently Asked Questions
High cholesterol is determined by your total cholesterol number from your blood test.
- Desirable: Less than 200 mg/dl
- Borderline high: 200 mg/dl to 239 mg/dl
- High: Greater than 240 mg/dl
Total cholesterol count includes two types of cholesterol: low-density lipoproteins (LDL), referred to as bad cholesterol, and high-density lipoproteins (HDL), referred to as good cholesterol. In addition to your total cholesterol, your physician wants you to pay attention to your LDL and HDL numbers.
For better heart health:
- LDL less than 100 mg/dl
- HDL greater than 40 mg/dl
Cholesterol is a substance that is found in the blood. Everyone has some. It is needed for good health. The problem is, people sometimes have too much cholesterol. Compared with people with normal cholesterol, people with high cholesterol have a higher risk of heart attacks, strokes and other health problems. The higher your cholesterol, the higher your risk of these problems.
Not everyone who has high cholesterol needs medicines. Your doctor will decide if you need them based on your age, family history and other health concerns.
Yes, you can lower you cholesterol some by:
- Avoiding red meat, butter, fried foods, cheese and other foods with high saturated fats
- Losing weight (if overweight)
- Being more active
Even if these steps do little to change your cholesterol, they can improve your health in many ways.
High cholesterol is preventable. Steps you can take to reduce your risk include:
- Maintaining a healthy weight
- Not smoking
- Eating a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean proteins
- Exercising regularly
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