Weight Loss Management
Weight Loss & Obesity Medicine
Weight Management at Holton Family Medicine
Call Holton Family Medicine at 785-364-2126 to schedule an appointment.
Obesity medicine is more than a weight loss program. It is a medical approach to weight management that focuses on the whole person.
At Holton Family Medicine, Dr. Lee Schnee offers weight management services designed to help patients better understand the factors that may contribute to weight gain, including genetic, environmental, medical, and behavioral factors.
The goal is not only weight reduction. The goal is better overall health, improved quality of life, and prevention or improvement of obesity-related conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, fatty liver disease, and certain cancers.
Dr. Schnee works with patients to develop individualized treatment plans that may include nutrition support, physical activity changes, behavioral modification, medication when appropriate, and in some cases, referral for surgical options.
Obesity Is a Chronic Medical Condition
Many people think weight management is simply about willpower. In reality, body weight is affected by complex systems in the body, including hunger, fullness, metabolism, hormones, medications, sleep, stress, and other health conditions.
Obesity is recognized as a chronic disease. Like other chronic diseases, it often requires long-term, person-centered care.
Dr. Schnee’s approach is built around understanding why a person struggles with weight and creating a plan that fits their health needs, goals, and daily life.
Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Program Begins July 1, 2026
Beginning July 1, 2026, a new Medicare program may help eligible patients access certain GLP-1 medications at a lower monthly cost.
The Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Program is expected to expand access for some Medicare Part D beneficiaries and Medicare Advantage patients with drug coverage. These medications may be used as part of obesity treatment for patients who meet specific eligibility criteria.
GLP-1 medications are not right for everyone, and eligibility for the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Program is specific. Patients should talk with their healthcare provider and Medicare drug plan to confirm whether they qualify.
Dr. Schnee can help patients understand whether weight management medication may be appropriate as part of a comprehensive care plan.
Interested in learning more?
Schedule an appointment with Dr. Lee Schnee at Holton Family Medicine to discuss your weight management goals and whether medication may be an appropriate part of your care plan.
Call Holton Family Medicine at 785-364-2126.
Please note: Coverage, eligibility, medication availability, and out-of-pocket costs may vary. Patients should speak with their healthcare provider and Medicare Part D plan or Medicare Advantage drug plan to confirm whether they qualify for the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Program.
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What to Expect at Your First Visit
An initial visit with Dr. Schnee may include:
A discussion of your health and weight goals
A review of previous weight loss attempts
A review of medical history, medications, sleep, eating patterns, and lifestyle factors
Screening for weight-related health conditions
Discussion of treatment options that may fit your individual needs
Body composition analysis when appropriate
Dr. Schnee also evaluates for conditions that may be related to weight or may improve with weight loss, including:
Metabolic syndrome
Prediabetes
Diabetes
Fatty liver disease risk
Obstructive sleep apnea
Heart disease
High cholesterol
High blood pressure
Eating disorders
Body Mass Index, or BMI
Body Mass Index, or BMI, is one tool used to screen for overweight and obesity.
BMI is calculated using a person’s height and weight. While BMI can be helpful as a screening tool, it does not tell the whole story. It may be misleading for people with higher muscle mass, higher bone density, or certain body composition differences.
Adult BMI categories include:
Under 18.5: Underweight
18.5 to less than 25: Healthy weight
25 to less than 30: Overweight
30 or above: Obesity
Because BMI has limitations, Dr. Schnee may recommend a more complete body composition analysis using a DEXA scan.
DEXA Body Composition Scan
A DEXA scan, short for Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry, is a non-invasive test that can provide a more detailed look at body composition.
A DEXA scan can measure:
Fat tissue
Lean mass
Bone density
Muscle mass
This information can help provide a clearer picture of a patient’s health, progress, and physical fitness than weight or BMI alone.
The Four Pillars of Weight Management
Dr. Schnee uses four key pillars to help create individualized weight management plans:
Nutrition
Physical activity
Behavioral modification
Medication and surgery when appropriate
These pillars help guide treatment decisions, determine whether additional referrals may be helpful, and create a follow-up plan that supports long-term success.
Depending on each patient’s needs, referrals may include support such as nutrition counseling, psychotherapy, physical therapy, or other specialized care.
A Message From Dr. Schnee
“My goals in starting this program are twofold. First, I want to help improve the health of people in Jackson County and the surrounding communities through achievement and maintenance of a healthy weight. Also, I want to increase education regarding nutrition, exercise, weight loss medications, weight loss surgery, and weight bias/stigma.
Obesity is the number one health risk factor of our time. Tackling the problem of excess weight is complex and takes much more than someone being told to ‘eat less, move more.’ That’s why I want to be able to take the time to address the reasons why someone struggles with weight and be able to tailor recommendations in a way that works for their life.”
– Dr. Lee Schnee
Obesity Medicine at Holton Family Medicine
Schedule an Appointment
Dr. Lee Schnee offers weight management services at Holton Family Medicine.
To schedule an appointment, call 785-364-2126.
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Please contact Holton Family Medicine at (785) 364-2126 to schedule your weight loss management appointment.
Dr. Lee Schnee
Holton Family Clinic
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FAQ's
Obesity medicine is a medical approach to weight management. It looks at the whole person, including medical history, medications, lifestyle, genetics, environment, behavior, and weight-related health conditions.
No. Obesity is a chronic medical condition. Body weight can be affected by hunger, fullness, metabolism, hormones, sleep, stress, medications, and other health conditions.
Weight management care may include goal setting, review of prior weight loss attempts, screening for weight-related conditions, nutrition support, physical activity planning, behavioral modification, medication when appropriate, and body composition analysis.
Weight management may help improve or reduce risk for conditions such as prediabetes, diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease, obstructive sleep apnea, fatty liver disease, and metabolic syndrome.
Body Mass Index, or BMI, is a screening tool that uses height and weight to estimate whether a person is underweight, at a healthy weight, overweight, or has obesity. BMI does not tell the whole story and may not accurately reflect body composition for every person.
A DEXA scan is a non-invasive test that measures body composition, including fat tissue, lean mass, muscle mass, and bone density. It may help provide a clearer picture of health and progress than weight or BMI alone.
Medication may be part of a weight management plan when appropriate. Dr. Schnee works with patients to determine whether medication fits their health history, goals, risks, and overall care plan.
The Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Program begins July 1, 2026, and may help eligible Medicare Part D beneficiaries and Medicare Advantage patients with drug coverage access certain GLP-1 medications at a lower monthly cost.
No. Eligibility is specific. Patients should talk with their healthcare provider and Medicare drug plan to confirm whether they qualify.
Call Holton Family Medicine at 785-364-2126 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Lee Schnee.
