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Do medical weight loss programs actually work?

40 people answered this on the record, across 24 organisations. The change they described most often was weight change — 16 of 40 raised it unprompted. 10 described more energy through the day. The timeframe described most often was 2 – 6 months. Each figure is a count of what someone said in a recorded interview.

Based on interviews recorded up to 2026-08-26. Updated as new interviews arrive.

Individual results vary. This is one customer's first-hand account of their own experience, recorded on camera and published unedited. It is not medical advice, and nothing here is intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition. Talk to a qualified healthcare professional before making decisions about your health.

What the answers had in common

Counts of interviews where the person described this in their own words.

Outcomes described by people answering: Do medical weight loss programs actually work?
What changedInterviewsShare
Weight change16 of 4040%
More energy10 of 4025%
Better sleep8 of 4020%
Confidence8 of 4020%
Less pain8 of 4020%
Mood & stress7 of 4018%
  • After finding the Acupuncture I find I have more energy, my confidence is returned, I meditate every morning, I get 8 hours of sleep every night, I write in my gratitude journal, I have quality sleep, I have quality l…Denise Rochelle Jerge
  • After finding the Acupuncture I find I have more energy, my confidence is returned, I meditate every morning, I get 8 hours of sleep every night, I write in my gratitude journal, I have quality sleep, I have quality l…Denise Rochelle Jerge
  • After finding the Acupuncture I find I have more energy, my confidence is returned, I meditate every morning, I get 8 hours of sleep every night, I write in my gratitude journal, I have quality sleep, I have quality l…Denise Rochelle Jerge
  • After finding the Acupuncture I find I have more energy, my confidence is returned, I meditate every morning, I get 8 hours of sleep every night, I write in my gratitude journal, I have quality sleep, I have quality l…Denise Rochelle Jerge

How long it took them

  • 2 – 6 months · 1
  • Over a year · 1

The interviews behind this answer

What they doubted first

  • For everyone it's money but I've tried everything and I've wasted money on so much and when you know you have a sense of peace and I just said you know what? I'm going to do this, I am going to invest in me. I called my mom, I'm 58 but I called my mom. I said…Denise Rochelle Jerge
  • And I was very much worried about either having complications or having a botched procedure or having a surgeon that wasn't kind of compatible with my overall goals.Haley Reeder
  • Marie Dolla suggests that if you are willing to invest in your home or condo, you should put that same value into your own body. She emphasizes that the dedicated, individualized care provided by Dr. Yana is worth the cost.Marie Dolla*

Follow-up questions they answered

How does Empowermentmd.com differ from programs like Weight Watchers?
Richard Washburn noted that past diets like Weight Watchers only worked for a limited time before stopping. He found Dr. Floyd's program superior because it provided deep medical education and a 'lifestyle' reset rather than just a temporary diet. — Richard Washburn
Is the Ancestral Reset program difficult to follow?
Richard describes the program as non-dogmatic, advising participants to simply get back on track if they fall off. He emphasizes that the provided meal plans and educational videos make it easy to stick to the requirements. — Richard Washburn
What kind of educational content does Dr. Robert Floyd provide?
The program includes a series of in-depth videos covering research-based topics such as how sleep affects the brain and various aspects of body health, which Richard found to be a 'nice validation' of his own 40 years of health research. — Richard Washburn
Is Lee Acupuncture worth the financial investment?
Denise Jerge admitted that while money is a factor for everyone, she viewed it as an investment in herself after wasting money on other programs. She was so certain of the value that she asked her mother to help with the initial payment to ensure she could start immediately. — Denise Rochelle Jerge
What is the environment like at Lee Acupuncture?
Denise describes the office as having a profound sense of calm and knowledge. She noted that meeting Dr. Lee and the staff made her feel peaceful and intuitive that she was in a good place for healing. — Denise Rochelle Jerge
How does the coaching program at Lee Acupuncture work?
The program includes a medical coach, Dee, who conducts Zoom sessions. Denise explains that the coaching focuses on energy, inner peace, and practical teachings like meal portioning and understanding the parasympathetic nervous system. — Denise Rochelle Jerge

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