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Do medical weight loss programs actually work?

40 people answered this on the record, across 20 organisations. The change they described most often was weight change — 14 of 40 raised it unprompted. 12 described more energy through the day. The timeframe described most often was over a year. Each figure is a count of what someone said in a recorded interview.

Based on interviews recorded up to 2026-08-03. 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 change14 of 4035%
More energy12 of 4030%
Less medication8 of 4020%
Better systems8 of 4020%
Felt supported8 of 4020%
Mood & stress7 of 4018%
  • I didn't think I'd be able to lose 50+ pounds.Tracy Bond
  • They are getting so many benefits, more energy, better skin without using supplements or having to come in office.Alexandre Labelle
  • People are, yes, shedding the weights, but they are getting better digestion, they are getting rid of medication with the help of their doctors.Alexandre Labelle
  • Yana helped me through the process by setting up Zoom meetings, discussing the plan that I was gonna use moving forward, and then allowing me reach out to her if I had any questions. she also developed extensive notes…Marie Dolla*

How long it took them

  • 2 – 6 months · 2
  • Over a year · 3

The interviews behind this answer

What they doubted first

  • 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*
  • Before I started at I had a lot of knee pain.Jennifer Boser

Follow-up questions they answered

Can I achieve good clinical results without one-on-one sessions?
Alexandre Labelle initially believed he couldn't serve people well outside of one-on-one sessions. However, after implementing a signature online program through Perfect Practice, he reported 'mind-boggling results' in patient health habits, digestion, and weight loss without needing in-office visits. — Alexandre Labelle
Is the Perfect Practice Mentorship worth the investment for multiple years?
Alexandre Labelle has renewed his membership three or four times, stating that he wouldn't renew every year if it wasn't good. He credits the ongoing value to Sachin's knowledge and the access to various experts who help bring his business to the next level. — Alexandre Labelle
How does Perfect Practice help with practitioner burnout?
Alexandre found stress relief by moving away from a la carte services to structured programs. This allowed him to leverage his time by coaching multiple people at once rather than being stuck in constant one-on-one sessions. — Alexandre Labelle
Will functional medicine work if traditional thyroid medication failed?
Laura Moreno found that while traditional thyroid medication and standard endocrinology provided no relief for her Hashimoto's, Dr. Ian's approach of testing different blood markers and addressing gut health led to progress. — Laura Moreno
How does Dr. Autoimmune identify undiagnosed conditions?
Laura noted that Dr. Ian listens closely to symptoms and looks for underlying triggers like leaky gut; he was able to diagnose her with pernicious anemia, a condition her previous doctors had completely missed. — Laura Moreno
How long does it take to see results with Dr. Autoimmune?
Laura felt a difference 'right away' after starting the recommended elimination diet, though she noted that significant milestones like weight loss took several months of consistency. — Laura Moreno

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