WeightSmart Medical Weight Management Program

WeightSmart is a medical weight management program that emphasizes sustainable lifestyle changes rather than fad diets or quick fixes. Patients will complete 15 visits over 6 months with a registered dietitian to work on building healthy habits with nutrition and physical activity. If you have struggled to maintain a healthy weight and are discouraged by conventional weight loss methods, The WeightSmart Program is the solution you are looking for.

There is an initial out-of-pocket fee of $250 to start the program and remaining visits are billed to your insurance. The start-up fee includes:

• 1 hour of Medical Nutrition Therapy at first appointment
• Physical activity/exercise consultation with a certified personal trainer and ongoing support
• 4 body composition assessments to monitor changes in muscle mass and fat mass
• Premium access to the Cronometer App for tracking food intake

Many patients are referred by a provider, but can also “self refer” by completing the contact form below or by calling 406-435-5030.  A information packet will be mailed to you to review prior to scheduling  your first appointment.

Who does the WeightSmart Program serve?

• Population: Age 18+ with a BMI of 30 kg/m² or greater (for insurance coverage)
• Patients that have lost weight in the past but have not been able to keep the weight off
• Patients that have one or more obesity related comorbidity (ie. HTN, OSA, T2DM, dyslipidemia)
• Patients that are ready to make lasting lifestyle changes and be done with mainstream weight loss methods

Why does WeightSmart Exist?

Obesity is a chronic disease that affects over 40% of the U.S. population age 20+. Most weight management programs focus on rapid weight loss using unsustainable diet and exercise methods. These types of porgrams are far too prevelant and have led to discouraging statisitcs related to maintenance of weight loss.

Weight Loss Statisitcs as of 2018:

• Within two years: More than half of lost weight is regained within two years. 
• Within five years: More than 80% of lost weight is regained within five years. 
• After a large amount of weight loss: 80–90% of people who lose a lot of weight regain it. 
• After 10% weight loss: 80% of people who lose 10% or more of their body weight regain it within a year. 
• After 5% weight loss: At least 50% of people who lose 5% of their body weight regain it within two years.

What makes WeightSmart different?

• Not a crash diet/rapid weight loss plan [5-15% bodyweight loss in 6 months is typical]
• Focus on how to maintain weight loss long-term
• Giving the patient the tools and education to be successful long-term
• Exercise counseling and ongoing support with a Certified Personal Trainer
• Medically supervised (2 visits with a provider throughout the program)
• No foods are “off limits”
• Addresses relationship with food and eating behaviors
• Tailored to each Individual patient to develop habits/skills that work for them
• Insurance Coverage (Medicare/Medicaid, Pacific Source, Aetna, Stillwater mine, and more)

We will bill your insurance for each visit, but it is important for you to understand your coverage and know if obesity services are part of your health plan. Not all plans cover obesity care.