Intentional Change, Backed By Research

There’s not always just one right way to approach weight loss or weight management – but science reveals that certain evaluations, assessments, and treatments can be more effective than others. At Nebraska Weight & Wellness, we take a fresh approach to obesity care that goes beyond the scale.

Dr. Sherri Thomas’s dual certifications in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine – and experience with obesity care – uncovered a common misconception in the field. While it is not often treated as such, obesity can be a chronic disease that requires chronic care. Dr. Thomas builds her care plans around this idea, ensuring patients can maintain a healthy weight after initial treatment. Her whole-person strategies begin with a comprehensive consultation and result in lifelong benefits that keep patients from experiencing weight-related consequences.

When a patient enters a consultation with Dr. Thomas, their health is assessed overall. Medical history and current medications are important for developing the right path forward. Dr. Thomas may also request further testing for body composition and genetic tendencies to further inform her care plans. These tests may include:

• ReeVue Indirect Calorimeter
• DEXA Scan
• Lab Testing
• Genetic Testing

These assessments can reveal insights about your natural predispositions, which will help her create a plan for safe and healthy weight management personalized to each patient’s needs.

Our comprehensive care plans are fine-tuned for each individual patient. Each treatment option is evidence-based and performed in conjunction with additional treatment strategies for safe and optimal progress. Treatment plans may include:

• Lifestyle Modification
• Behavioral Modifications
• Medication & Medication Optimization
• Meal Replacements
• Pre/Post Bariatric Surgery Support

Any one of these treatments might work in the short-term. However, because Dr. Thomas is committed to helping her patients enjoy lifelong benefits, her care plans often involve a combination of multiple methods for long-term weight management success. She is invested in more than immediate weight loss outcomes and strives to secure whole-person wellness for all of her patients.