We have found that the best diet for you is going to be one that is well-balanced, nutrient-filled, and calorically appropriate for your gradual weight loss. Which diet you choose to follow is going to depend entirely upon what diet resonates the best with you (because this is the one that you are most likely to follow consistently and consistency leads to success).

It gets to a steady-state in the body after 4-5 weeks. This is typically when patients start to appreciate steady weight loss. However, you may experience some nausea or changes in appetite and cravings immediately after starting the medication.

More is not always better. Your body must adjust to the medication slowly. It is very possible that there is going to be some unwanted side effects initially after you begin the medication. More concerning than common side effects such as nausea, the risk of your blood sugar dropping too low and too fast is a significant concern. If this happens you can become faint and possibly pass out and fall. Due to this concern, we are going to titrate the dose of the medication up as it pertains to each individual patient.

The medication lasts in your system at steady-state for about a week, but it can take up to 4-5 weeks for the medication to completely leave the body. Keeping this in mind, if you accidentally skip a dose, you can take it immediately once you remember and allow it to build back up in your system. If it has been over a week since you were supposed to have taken your last dose, you may need to step down your dose in order to get your body accustomed to the medication to alleviate any side effects. You are welcome to reach out to our staff with any questions that you may have in a situation like this.

Bloodwork is crucial for us to ensure that we can safely prescribe Semaglutide. This, like any medication, has the potential for side effects and can place stress on your body. By utilizing a comprehensive panel of labs, we can get substantive information about the status of multiple organs and about how your body works together as a whole.

Yes. A slow titration, using the lowest effective dose, will be the best way to decrease side effects and potential for unwanted side effects.

There are many ways to mitigate possible nausea from Semaglutide. First, eat absorptive foods such as rice or toast prior to your injection. Have a cup of ginger tea on hand, this is a powerful anti-nausea option as our ginger candies or crystallized ginger. Taking the injection before bed can also allow you to sleep through any nausea. Typically any nausea will abate within a day. We can also prescribe ondansetron to take if you are having an ongoing nausea reaction to the medication.

We require an initial commitment of 3 months. After that, your all-inclusive plan will continue at $299/month. This will continue to include the medication, supplies, ongoing lab work, and all physician fees. After the initial 3 months, you can cancel at anytime when you have achieved your weight loss goal or if you decide to stop taking the medication.

Enrollment is easy and takes just a few minutes. You can see if you qualify by clicking on the link and completing the short questionnaire below!