Health & Wellness
Weight Management
Obesity is on the rise and is now a major health concern. Being obese can lead to diseases like coronary heart disease, hypertension and diabetes, but the good news is, it can be prevented.
The Weight Management Team at Alexandra Hospital is committed to helping patients care for their health and empower them to lead happy and healthy lives. Our Weight Management Team comprises of a multi-disciplinary group of dedicated medical professionals, including Endocrinologists, Surgeons, Nurses, Dietitians, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Strength & Conditioning Coach. We empower our patients to change their lifestyles to help them achieve their weight loss goals.
Did you know? Losing as little as 5% of your body weight can help you feel good about yourself. If you are currently experiencing joint pains, losing some weight can reduce the likelihood of further pain, improve high blood pressure, diabetes and boost energy levels.
Lifestyle changes Losing weight does not have to involve abrupt changes to your lifestyle. You can continue to have three meals a day, moderating its portions and choosing the right type of food, gradually increasing your physical activity and building a comfortable exercise regime you can look forward to.
How do I know if I am healthy, overweight or obese? You can ďŹ nd out by calculating your Body Mass Index (BMI) with the formula below: Weight (kg) BMI = Height (m) x Height (m) Knowing your BMI is a good way to measure your cardiovascular risk and identify if you are on your way to developing obesity-related diseases such as coronary heart disease and stroke. It also helps you to be more aware of your health and make better lifestyle choices to support a healthy body weight.
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Which category are you in? Body Mass Index (BMI) – World Health Organization Criteria for Asians Category Underweight
BMI (kg/m2) < 18.5
Cardiovascular Disease Risk Risk of Nutritional Deficit and Osteoporosis
Normal
18.5 - 22.9
Low
Overweight
23.0 - 27.4
Moderate
Obese
≥ 27.5
High
Benefits of moderate weight loss Obesity Co-Morbidities / Mortality Mortality
Weight Loss 10kg
Benefits • > 20% fall in total mortality • > 30% fall in diabetes-related deaths • Fall in obesity-related cancer deaths
Diabetes
10kg
Blood lipids
10kg
• Fall in 50% fasting glucose • Fall of 10% total cholesterol • Fall of 15% LDL • Fall of 30% triglycerides • Increase of 8% HDL
Blood clotting indices
• Reduce red cell aggregability • Improved fibrinolytic capacity
Physical complications
5 - 10kg
• Improved back and joint pain • Improved lung function • Decreased breathlessness • Reduced frequency of sleep apnoea
Ovarian function
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> 5%
• Improved ovarian function
Our Dietitian says… How many times have you been on a diet? Are you tired of a yo-yo cycle? Break that chain now by embarking on a sustainable weight loss programme. We will review your needs and personalise a meal plan for you. Let’s embark on this together.
“To live well, is to eat well”
Our Physiotherapist and Strength & Conditioning Coach say… An exercise regime that is fun and achievable will motivate you to keep going. Let us measure your fitness level, lifestyle habits and activity preferences to customise an exercise regime that you can do anytime, anywhere!
“Moving a little every day is better than not moving at all.” 3 3
Our Occupational Therapist says… We are more likely to succeed when we view life’s changes positively. Can you identify the “obstacle” in your weight loss journey? Share it with us. We will work with you to manage challenges, which may include current eating habits and ways to raise your activity levels.
“A ‘can do’ attitude helps you achieve your goals sooner.”
Our Doctor says… We will do a detailed assessment of your health and decide on your suitability to join the Weight Management Programme. We will work with the other members of the team to ensure a safe and effective journey for you. We will strive to help you lose 5 – 10% of your entry weight, a significant weight loss, medically.
“Your well-being is our responsibility.” 4
For more information Alexandra Hospital 378 Alexandra Road Singapore 159964 Tel (65) 6472 2000 Fax (65) 6379 3880 www.alexhosp.com.sg Clinical and appointment hours Monday – Friday 8.30am to 5.30pm To make an appointment please call 6476 8828 Getting to Alexandra Hospital
IKEA
AIA Tower
Free shuttle service Provided for visitors alighting at Queenstown MRT Station Buses available from AH SBS 14, 33, 51, 93, 100, 195, 197 SMRT 61
Disclaimer: The information in this brochure is meant for educational purposes and should not be used as substitute for medical diagnosis or treatment. Please seek your doctor’s advice before starting any treatment or if you have any questions related to your health, physical fitness or medical condition.
Weight Management Packages Package Criteria
Ages 16 to 65 23 ≤ BMI ≤ 27.4 with co-morbidities BMI ≥ 27.5
Packages/Sessions Package Price* (Duration of 4 Months)
BMI <32.5
BMI ≥ 32.5
$743.21
$796.21
Weight Management Programme/Sessions Doctor
3
3
Dietician
4
4
Lifestyle Modification by Occupational Therapy
3
3
Physical Activity session by Physiotherapy
4
4
Strength & Conditioning
3
3
Core Investigations Haemoglobin & Fasting Glucose
✓
✓
Renal Panel
✓
✓
Lipid Panel
✓
✓
Thyroid Panel
✓
✓
ECG
✓
✓
Chest X-ray
✓
✓
24-hr Urine Cortisol
✓
Uric Acid
✓
Liver Function Test
✓
Testosterone (Male)
✓
Oestrogen (Female)
✓
*Price includes GST