Obesity Evaluation
A proper assessment of why weight has accumulated, before any plan is written.
Key Takeaways
- Body weight alone is a poor measure, since it cannot separate fat from muscle.
- Visceral fat around the organs matters far more than fat under the skin.
- Thyroid problems, medication and hormonal conditions all cause resistant weight gain.
- Understanding why previous attempts failed prevents repeating them.
What Does the Evaluation Include?
- Body composition analysis separating fat, muscle and water
- Visceral fat measurement, which drives metabolic risk
- Waist circumference and waist to hip ratio
- Thyroid function testing
- Insulin resistance markers
- Review of medications known to promote weight gain
- Assessment for sleep apnoea, which strongly affects weight regulation
- Detailed history of previous weight loss attempts
Why Is Visceral Fat Measured Separately?
Visceral fat: fat stored around the internal organs, which is metabolically active and drives insulin resistance and inflammation.
Two people with the same weight can carry very different risk. Fat around the organs behaves quite differently from fat under the skin, producing inflammatory signals that worsen insulin resistance. South Asian patients accumulate visceral fat at lower body weights than other populations, which is why waist measurement matters more here than a general weight chart.
Why Review Previous Attempts?
Because most patients arriving at our Surat clinic have tried several times already. Understanding what happened, whether the plan was unrealistic, whether weight returned after stopping, or whether a medication was working against them, prevents prescribing the same failure again.
What Happens After the Evaluation?
Findings determine the route. Hormonal causes are treated first. Insulin resistance responds to specific dietary and exercise approaches. Where medication is the culprit, alternatives are discussed with your prescribing doctor. Only then is a weight management plan built.
What Does the Evaluation Cost?
It is priced as a package covering body composition analysis, blood work and a detailed consultation. The full amount is confirmed at booking, and results are explained in person rather than handed over as a report.