Getslim is a Nigerian weight‑loss clinic that provides a full continuum of medical, endoscopic and surgical obesity treatments—including FDA‑approved injections, gastric balloons, sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass—tailored to each patient’s BMI and metabolic health. Each intervention is supported by a structured program of dietitian counseling, behavioral coaching and post‑procedure monitoring to help patients achieve sustained weight loss and remission of conditions such as diabetes, hypertension and sleep apnea.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Obesity and related metabolic disorders such as type II diabetes, hypertension, and sleep apnea are prevalent in Nigeria, yet many patients lack access to comprehensive, evidence‑based weight‑loss care that combines medical, lifestyle, and surgical options.
Solution
Getslim offers an integrated weight‑loss clinic that delivers a full spectrum of interventions—from dietary counseling and FDA‑approved weight‑loss injections (e.g., Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro) to endoscopic gastric balloon placement and bariatric surgeries such as sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass. Each treatment is supported by a structured, gold‑standard support program that includes pre‑procedure assessment, post‑procedure monitoring, and ongoing lifestyle coaching. The clinic leverages multidisciplinary expertise to tailor therapy to individual BMI, comorbidities, and patient goals, aiming to achieve sustained weight reduction and remission of metabolic conditions. Clinical outcomes reported include significant reductions in blood pressure, medication use for diabetes, joint pain, and sleep‑related breathing disorders. Patients receive their results and follow‑up plans through a coordinated care pathway that emphasizes safety, transparency, and long‑term success.
Target Audience
Primary customers are adults in Nigeria with BMI > 27 who are overweight or obese and seek medically supervised weight‑loss solutions, including individuals with diabetes, hypertension, or sleep‑related breathing disorders.
Features
- Comprehensive menu of weight‑loss modalities: medical injections, gastric balloon, sleeve gastrectomy, and gastric bypass
- Personalized treatment plans based on BMI screening and metabolic health assessment
- Integrated support program with dietitian guidance, behavioral coaching, and post‑procedure follow‑up
- Multidisciplinary team of surgeons, physicians, and nutrition specialists ensuring coordinated care
- Use of latest minimally invasive endoscopic techniques for gastric balloon insertion and removal
- Outcome tracking that monitors blood pressure, diabetes medication usage, joint pain, and sleep apnea improvement