Treatments that work together
There is not just one treatment for obesity, but several that complement each other: medical follow-up, dietary support, psychological support, physical activity, medication and, in some situations, surgery.
The choice of treatment depends on your medical situation, the expected benefits and your preferences. Several approaches can be combined or follow one another. This choice is discussed in consultation and can change over time.
In this section
- Obesity medicineThe role of the medical approach in treating obesity and its place alongside nutrition, psychology and physical activity.
- Nutrition and dietary supportPersonalised dietary support, with no imposed diet, before and after surgery, and how it can be covered by basic health insurance.
- Psychology and eating behaviourUnderstanding what influences the way you eat and getting support with the changes, before and after a treatment or an operation.
- Adapted physical activityMoving with enjoyment, at your own pace: why activity is part of treatment and how to progress with gradual goals.
- Medication for obesityThe place, limits and follow-up of obesity medicines in Switzerland: who they are for, which precautions apply and under what conditions.
- Medication and surgery: complementary approachesBefore an operation, after an operation or if weight goes back up: how medication and surgery can complement each other within a personalised care pathway.
- Obesity and metabolic healthType 2 diabetes, liver, blood pressure, cholesterol: obesity and metabolic health, and how medication and surgery can complement each other.
- Obesity medication: anticipating weight regainAfter an obesity medicine is stopped, weight often goes back up: what the studies show and how to plan ahead from the start of treatment.
- Preserving your muscles and regaining strengthLosing weight while preserving your strength: body composition, protein, strengthening exercise and rehabilitation after surgery.