{"id":224,"date":"2023-08-01T13:23:27","date_gmt":"2023-08-01T13:23:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blackrockmedicalclinic.ie\/?page_id=224"},"modified":"2025-04-15T12:21:35","modified_gmt":"2025-04-15T12:21:35","slug":"weight-management","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blackrockmedicalclinic.ie\/index.php\/home\/patient-information\/weight-management\/","title":{"rendered":"Weight Management"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blackrockmedicalclinic.ie\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"689\" height=\"87\" src=\"https:\/\/blackrockmedicalclinic.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Picture1-3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blackrockmedicalclinic.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Picture1-3.png 689w, https:\/\/blackrockmedicalclinic.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Picture1-3-300x38.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 689px) 100vw, 689px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ive-ibtana-visual-editorheading\"><div class=\"ive-advanced-text-wrap ive-div-advance-text_042ac1-6e undefined text-center text-md-center text-lg-center text-xl-center\"><p class=\"ive-heading-parent undefined ive-advanced-text-inner-wrap ive-adv-advance-text_042ac1-6e ive-lh-xs-30 ive-lh-sm-30 ive-lh-md-30 ive-lh-lg-30 ive-lh-xl-30\" id=\"ive-adv-advance-text_042ac1-6e\">We offer a holistic, evidenced based 12-month weight management course which aims to help you achieve your weight loss goals in a sustainable way.  This page also contains free, evidence based information on weight management including a self help guide, information on medications and surgical intervention.  <br><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ive-separator aligncenter undefined ive-separator-_ddd8df-58\"><div class=\"ive-separator ive-separator-halign-center\"><hr class=\"ive-separator-hr float-xl-center float-lg-center float-sm-center float-center\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blackrockmedicalclinic.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/6862ebe2-f371-44ae-b4aa-297e414810fa.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-473\" style=\"width:300px;height:300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blackrockmedicalclinic.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/6862ebe2-f371-44ae-b4aa-297e414810fa.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blackrockmedicalclinic.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/6862ebe2-f371-44ae-b4aa-297e414810fa-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blackrockmedicalclinic.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/6862ebe2-f371-44ae-b4aa-297e414810fa-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blackrockmedicalclinic.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/6862ebe2-f371-44ae-b4aa-297e414810fa-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blackrockmedicalclinic.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/6862ebe2-f371-44ae-b4aa-297e414810fa-600x600.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ive-ibtana-visual-editorheading\"><div class=\"ive-advanced-text-wrap ive-div-advance-text_ee28fa-8c undefined text-center text-md-center text-lg-center text-xl-center\"><h2 class=\"ive-heading-parent undefined ive-advanced-text-inner-wrap ive-adv-advance-text_ee28fa-8c ive-lh-xs-30 ive-lh-sm-30 ive-lh-md-30 ive-lh-lg-30 ive-lh-xl-30\" id=\"ive-adv-advance-text_ee28fa-8c\">WEIGHT MANAGEMENT COURSE<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ive-ibtana-visual-editorheading\"><div class=\"ive-advanced-text-wrap ive-div-advance-text_4b2a43-a2 undefined text-center text-md-center text-lg-center text-xl-center\"><h2 class=\"ive-heading-parent undefined ive-advanced-text-inner-wrap ive-adv-advance-text_4b2a43-a2 ive-lh-xs-30 ive-lh-sm-30 ive-lh-md-30 ive-lh-lg-30 ive-lh-xl-30\" id=\"ive-adv-advance-text_4b2a43-a2\">We offer a monthly, in person weight management course.  It is evidence based, holistic and aims to help you achieve you weight loss goals in a sustainable way.  We will guide you through a targeted health assessment, dietitian referral, investigations and any interventions that may help you reach your goals. <br>Course material, with exercises, will be provided on a list of topics including:<br>Diet<br>Satiety<br>Mental Health<br>Sleep<br>Exercise<br>Metabolic Health<br>etc.<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-interactive=\"core\/file\" class=\"wp-block-file aligncenter\"><object data-wp-bind--hidden=\"!state.hasPdfPreview\"  class=\"wp-block-file__embed\" data=\"https:\/\/blackrockmedicalclinic.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Weight-Management.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:600px\" aria-label=\"Embed of <br&gt;.\"><\/object><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-deaba52c-580d-41fb-956f-eee692fe09c9\" href=\"https:\/\/blackrockmedicalclinic.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Weight-Management.pdf\"><br><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/blackrockmedicalclinic.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Weight-Management.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-deaba52c-580d-41fb-956f-eee692fe09c9\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ive-separator aligncenter undefined ive-separator-_baf895-50\"><div class=\"ive-separator ive-separator-halign-center\"><hr class=\"ive-separator-hr float-xl-center float-lg-center float-sm-center float-center\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blackrockmedicalclinic.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/227f70f3-c77e-4ba6-9393-18d28a1c6822.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-472\" style=\"width:300px;height:300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blackrockmedicalclinic.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/227f70f3-c77e-4ba6-9393-18d28a1c6822.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blackrockmedicalclinic.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/227f70f3-c77e-4ba6-9393-18d28a1c6822-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blackrockmedicalclinic.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/227f70f3-c77e-4ba6-9393-18d28a1c6822-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blackrockmedicalclinic.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/227f70f3-c77e-4ba6-9393-18d28a1c6822-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blackrockmedicalclinic.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/227f70f3-c77e-4ba6-9393-18d28a1c6822-600x600.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ive-ibtana-visual-editorheading\"><div class=\"ive-advanced-text-wrap ive-div-advance-text_a0f551-52 undefined text-center text-md-center text-lg-center text-xl-center\"><h2 class=\"ive-heading-parent undefined ive-advanced-text-inner-wrap ive-adv-advance-text_a0f551-52 ive-lh-xs-30 ive-lh-sm-30 ive-lh-md-30 ive-lh-lg-30 ive-lh-xl-30\" id=\"ive-adv-advance-text_a0f551-52\">FREE WEIGHT MANAGEMENT GUIDE<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ive-ibtana-visual-editorheading\"><div class=\"ive-advanced-text-wrap ive-div-advance-text_f83844-2f undefined text-center text-md-center text-lg-center text-xl-center\"><h2 class=\"ive-heading-parent undefined ive-advanced-text-inner-wrap ive-adv-advance-text_f83844-2f ive-lh-xs-30 ive-lh-sm-30 ive-lh-md-30 ive-lh-lg-30 ive-lh-xl-30\" id=\"ive-adv-advance-text_f83844-2f\">A free guide showing a holistic approach to weight management.  A more extensive course is available through the clinic.  Book at reception.<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-interactive=\"core\/file\" class=\"wp-block-file aligncenter\"><object data-wp-bind--hidden=\"!state.hasPdfPreview\"  class=\"wp-block-file__embed\" data=\"https:\/\/blackrockmedicalclinic.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Weight-Management-Guide.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:600px\" aria-label=\"Embed of <br&gt;.\"><\/object><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-6fcafd19-0056-49ba-9751-7d350260cf8a\" href=\"https:\/\/blackrockmedicalclinic.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Weight-Management-Guide.pdf\"><br><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/blackrockmedicalclinic.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Weight-Management-Guide.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-6fcafd19-0056-49ba-9751-7d350260cf8a\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ive-separator aligncenter undefined ive-separator-_6763c7-77\"><div class=\"ive-separator ive-separator-halign-center\"><hr class=\"ive-separator-hr float-xl-center float-lg-center float-sm-center float-center\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blackrockmedicalclinic.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/7bfea99b-5101-41fc-a6c9-6d18c753025d.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-471\" style=\"width:300px;height:300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blackrockmedicalclinic.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/7bfea99b-5101-41fc-a6c9-6d18c753025d.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blackrockmedicalclinic.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/7bfea99b-5101-41fc-a6c9-6d18c753025d-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blackrockmedicalclinic.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/7bfea99b-5101-41fc-a6c9-6d18c753025d-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blackrockmedicalclinic.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/7bfea99b-5101-41fc-a6c9-6d18c753025d-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blackrockmedicalclinic.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/7bfea99b-5101-41fc-a6c9-6d18c753025d-600x600.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ive-ibtana-visual-editorheading\"><div class=\"ive-advanced-text-wrap ive-div-advance-text_623b35-dd undefined text-center text-md-center text-lg-center text-xl-center\"><h2 class=\"ive-heading-parent undefined ive-advanced-text-inner-wrap ive-adv-advance-text_623b35-dd ive-lh-xs-30 ive-lh-sm-30 ive-lh-md-30 ive-lh-lg-30 ive-lh-xl-30\" id=\"ive-adv-advance-text_623b35-dd\">GUIDE TO MEDICATIONS<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ive-ibtana-visual-editorheading\"><div class=\"ive-advanced-text-wrap ive-div-advance-text_21c162-6b undefined text-center text-md-center text-lg-center text-xl-center\"><h2 class=\"ive-heading-parent undefined ive-advanced-text-inner-wrap ive-adv-advance-text_21c162-6b ive-lh-xs-30 ive-lh-sm-30 ive-lh-md-30 ive-lh-lg-30 ive-lh-xl-30\" id=\"ive-adv-advance-text_21c162-6b\">This is a brief guide to a number of the most common medications used to assist people to achieve their weight loss goals.  More in depth information will be in the Patient Information Leaflet that accompanies the  medication and we can discus the options at a consultation.<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-interactive=\"core\/file\" class=\"wp-block-file aligncenter\"><object data-wp-bind--hidden=\"!state.hasPdfPreview\"  class=\"wp-block-file__embed\" data=\"https:\/\/blackrockmedicalclinic.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/WMC-Medications.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:600px\" aria-label=\"Embed of <br&gt;.\"><\/object><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-da9ce12f-11c0-48f6-b3dd-dbe7eb9ba8a3\" href=\"https:\/\/blackrockmedicalclinic.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/WMC-Medications.pdf\"><br><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/blackrockmedicalclinic.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/WMC-Medications.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-da9ce12f-11c0-48f6-b3dd-dbe7eb9ba8a3\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ive-separator aligncenter undefined ive-separator-_664e64-da\"><div class=\"ive-separator ive-separator-halign-center\"><hr class=\"ive-separator-hr float-xl-center float-lg-center float-sm-center float-center\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ive-separator aligncenter undefined ive-separator-_ba7f47-aa\"><div class=\"ive-separator ive-separator-halign-center\"><hr class=\"ive-separator-hr float-xl-center float-lg-center float-sm-center float-center\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ive-separator aligncenter undefined ive-separator-_3f6ef3-d2\"><div class=\"ive-separator ive-separator-halign-center\"><hr class=\"ive-separator-hr float-xl-center float-lg-center float-sm-center float-center\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ive-separator aligncenter undefined ive-separator-_9b8a97-c0\"><div class=\"ive-separator ive-separator-halign-center\"><hr class=\"ive-separator-hr float-xl-center float-lg-center float-sm-center float-center\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ive-separator aligncenter undefined ive-separator-_b3e84d-7b\"><div class=\"ive-separator ive-separator-halign-center\"><hr class=\"ive-separator-hr float-xl-center float-lg-center float-sm-center float-center\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":160,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-template\/custom-home-page.php","meta":{"_regular_price":[],"currency_symbol":[],"footnotes":""},"post_slider_layout_featured_media_urls":{"thumbnail":"","post_slider_layout_landscape_large":"","post_slider_layout_portrait_large":"","post_slider_layout_square_large":"","post_slider_layout_landscape":"","post_slider_layout_portrait":"","post_slider_layout_square":"","full":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blackrockmedicalclinic.ie\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/224"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blackrockmedicalclinic.ie\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blackrockmedicalclinic.ie\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blackrockmedicalclinic.ie\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blackrockmedicalclinic.ie\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=224"}],"version-history":[{"count":37,"href":"https:\/\/blackrockmedicalclinic.ie\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/224\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":552,"href":"https:\/\/blackrockmedicalclinic.ie\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/224\/revisions\/552"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blackrockmedicalclinic.ie\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/160"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blackrockmedicalclinic.ie\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=224"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}