You will receive 4 syringes filled with the proper dose of medication for your weight loss journey.
Semaglutide, branded as Ozempic and Wegovy
WHAT IS SEMAGLUTIDE?
Semaglutide is a drug that acts on the glucagon like peptide receptor-1 in the hypothalamus and hindbrain portions of the brain to make patients feel full. In so doing, it significantly reduces patients’ appetites causing them to lose significant amounts of weight.
HOW MUCH WEIGHT CAN I EXPECT TO LOSE ON SEMAGLUTIDE?
In the Step 5 trials, patients lost an AVERAGE of 16.7% of their total body weight! That means that a patient that weighed 200 lbs, could expect to get down to around 166 lbs. Someone that started at 175 lbs could get down to around 146 lbs, and someone that started at 150 lbs could expect to get down to around 125 lbs!!!
Studies have also shown that patients lost on average 5.7 inches off their waist! Imagine going from a 38-inch waist to a 32-inch waist without surgery!!!
HOW CAN IT HELP MY SURGICAL RESULTS?
If you are considering or have had bariatric surgery, losing weight with Semaglutide will only enhance your results!
WHAT ARE THE SIDE EFFECTS OF SEMAGLUTIDE?
The majority of common side effects involve mild gastrointestinal issues such as nausea (average 5 days), vomiting (average 2 days), diarrhea (average 3 days), constipation (average 27 days). Over 94% of patients are able to tolerate these side effects without stopping the Semaglutide.
Rare side effects include the development of gallstones (4.9% of patients), and pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas). In animals, Semaglutide has been associated with the development of a rare type of cancer known as Medullary Carcinoma of the thyroid type 2. This has not been shown to happen with significant frequency in humans.
HOW LONG WILL I BE ON SEMAGLUTIDE FOR?
The largest weight loss is seen over the first 6-8 months of Semaglutide use. After reaching your desired weight loss, we will discuss tapering your dosage down to ensure you maintain your results.
WHAT IS A SLIM SHOT AND HOW CAN IT HELP?
A Slim Shot consists of Methionine, Inositol, Choline, and B-Vitamins. This combination helps speed up your metabolism, helps breakdown and metabolize fats and carbohydrates, helps prevent anemia, and helps give you energy. A slim shot should NOT be combined with your Semaglutide treatment.