Weight management

Striving for a healthy weight is a journey, and you don't have to navigate it alone. At Advocate Sherman Hospital, we provide unwavering support in a judgment-free zone to help you achieve and maintain your weight loss goals.

Our comprehensive approach to weight loss 

We understand that weight loss is more than just diet and exercise, and our trained weight management clinicians are committed to guiding you every step of the way. They’ll develop a comprehensive weight loss program tailored to your goals, health and medical history. This personalized plan may include nutritional counseling, physical activity, medication therapy and behavioral coaching.

Weight management programs

Nutrition counseling

Embark on your weight loss journey with a personalized dietary plan crafted by our licensed registered dietitians. Our in-person, phone or video counseling sessions address your medical conditions, prescribed diets and food preferences, ensuring safe and effective weight loss while equipping you with tools for a healthy life.

What to expect: We start with a complete evaluation that includes your health and diet history, as well as an initial health assessment. Together, we’ll build a plan that fits your lifestyle and addresses your weight loss goals. During these sessions, you'll learn how to eat healthier while still enjoying your favorite foods.

We also offer nutrition counseling for patients with diabetes and other nutrition diagnosis. Learn about our nutrition counseling and diabetes care offerings.

Nutrition counseling requires an order from a provider. For scheduling, call 224-783-3450.

Structured lifestyle change program

We offer a clinic-based program based on the HMR Plan. This nutritionally complete program combines lifestyle change coaching, structured diet plans using HMR meal replacements and health education coaching for lasting results. Our dedicated team supports you throughout the three phases of the program: Quick Start®, Transition to store-bought foods and Maintenance.

What to expect: The first step is to complete an intake screening reviewed by our weight management specialists. Once you’re enrolled, you can expect weekly group classes and one-on-one support. You will also use the HMR app to keep you on track.

Learn more about our structured lifestyle change program.

Health coaching

Our health coaching program is similar to the structured lifestyle change program but doesn’t require meal replacements. Instead, we’ll connect you to a certified health coach.

What to expect: You’ll have weekly group coaching classes, mid-week check-ins and a supportive environment to cultivate lifelong health habits. Although it's not necessary, we recommend a HMR Quick Start® for the initial three weeks, incorporating high-protein shakes with your own home-cooked meals.

To learn more, call our weight management team at 224-783-5500.

Medical weight management

Tailored to your unique medical history and health goals, our medically managed weight loss program involves a comprehensive assessment by our physician or nurse practitioner.

What to expect: Your personalized plan may encompass nutrition counseling, physical activity education, medication therapy, and health and behavioral coaching, with regular follow-up meetings to monitor progress.

To schedule a consultation with one of our weight management specialists, please call 224-783-3450. A physician’s order is not required to schedule.

Surgical weight loss solutions

We partner with Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital for all surgical offerings. Surgical procedures include gastric banding, gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy. Comprehensive support services are also included to help you maintain a healthy lifestyle post-surgery.

Learn more about our weight loss procedures.