If lifestyle counseling is not enough to help you reach a healthy weight, our doctors will assess the need for other types of weight-loss treatments. Prescription medicines can be used to treat overweight and obesity. Vitamin and hormonal shots, when combined with healthy lifestyle changes, may help some people reach their weight goal. For some patients with severe obesity, surgery may be the required treatment route. Because no two patients have the same body, each will also have a unique treatment plan.