Anh Tung had previously tried to lose weight by taking medication (bought online), acupuncture, thread embedding, and drinking guava leaf and lotus leaf tea, but all attempts failed. This time, he visited Tam Anh General Hospital, TP HCM, where his BMI was 34, indicating severe obesity. He also suffered from pre-diabetes, dyslipidemia, elevated liver enzymes, and stage 3 fatty liver disease.

Anh Tung had blood tests during his weight loss consultation. Photo: Tam Anh General Hospital

Dr. Pham Thi Thu Ha, a specialist in endocrinology and diabetes, developed a multi-modal treatment plan for Anh Tung. This plan combined medication with a scientific diet and moderate exercise, tailored to his work schedule and lifestyle. Each week, he swam and cycled at least three times, avoided oversleeping, and abstained from alcohol.

After more than 4 months of persistence, his weight dropped to 74 kg, and he felt no fatigue, unlike his previous weight loss attempts. He plans to undergo cryolipolysis to further reduce his waistline, ensuring he feels confident wearing a vest at his wedding, scheduled for two months from now.

Dr. Ha checked Anh Tung's indicators during a follow-up visit. Photo: Tam Anh General Hospital

Doctors tailor weight loss treatment plans based on each individual's physique, health, and underlying conditions. Dr. Ha emphasized that obese individuals should not adopt weight loss regimens used by others. Adopting a healthy lifestyle combined with multi-modal, easy-to-implement, non-invasive obesity treatment helps patients achieve effective weight loss.

Duc Hanh

*Patient's name has been changed