Medical Weight Loss In Lakeland, FL
GLP-1 Medications are clinically proven to be the MOST effective medications for long term weight loss. They are not stimulants and not habit forming. Semaglutide is a member of this class of medications that has been used for diabetes management for over a decade. Semaglutide appears to be “Best In Class” for weight loss and was approved for weight loss by the FDA under the brand name Wegovy.
What is Semaglutide?
Semaglutide is the first of a new generation of highly effective obesity medications. Semaglutide mimics a hormone called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), which is secreted in the gut and targets receptors throughout the body, including the brain. One way Semaglutide works is by signaling to the brain you are not hungry, causing you to eat less and reduce cravings for food. Semaglutide also decreases “gastric emptying,” the process by which stomach contents are moved into the first part of the small intestine as part of the digestive process resulting in you feeling full for a longer period of time.
Semaglutide will change your relationship with food and allow you to easily reduce your caloric intake and lose weight. Patients lose on average 15% of their body weight making it the most effective weight medication on the market to date.
Our Semaglutide Program
When you start taking Semaglutide, you will begin at a starting dose, normally at 0.25mg. You will then increase the dose each month to get to the most effective dose for you. Our program is designed to offer patients the most sustainable and effective weight loss. When beginning Semaglutide some patients can experience side effects such as nausea or upset stomach. Starting at the lower dose is meant to avoid these possible side effects.
Semaglutide is self administered weekly through a subcutaneous injection. Once you start the program you will be supplied with four injections monthly as part as the monthly program. On your first consult with our physician you will be instructed on how to administer the weekly injections. Each month we will monitor your progress and adjust the dose as needed. Often times patients find they are able to stay at an effective dose for longer than a month and still experience meaningful weight loss.
Program Pricing
Our Semaglutide program is monthly, and the price is dependent on the dose range you are in. The program will increase in price as the dose increases. A dose increase is dependent on your weight loss, and how your body responds to Semaglutide. Not all patient increase to higher levels and increasing dose does not
Getting Started
1. Contact us: Begin by giving us a call, and our friendly team will help you set an appointment that fits in your schedule.
2. Initial Consultation: Your first appointment you will meet with our Medical Doctor to review your weight loss goals, past medical history, discuss the benefits and considerations of Semaglutide. Receive your first month's supply of Semaglutide during your visit, along with detailed instructions on how to administer your weekly shot.
3. Ongoing Support: Return monthly for your next supply and a check-up, or opt for our convenient quarterly mail-order service to have your medication delivered directly to your home.
