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Medical Weight Loss

Semaglutide

“The New ‘Game-Changing’ Weight-Loss Medicine!”

– New York Times


With the help of this new medical weight loss drug, Semaglutide, you may finally lose weight and keep it off!

Semaglutide is an injectable prescription medical weight loss drug for adults struggling to lose weight.

 

Finally,
Lose Weight and Keep it Off!

 

Medical Weight loss Friendswood

What is the most important information I should know about Semaglutide?

What is Semaglutide?

  • Semaglutide has been previously approved to treat Type-2 Diabetes.
  • A study in 2021 showed promising results for Semaglutide aiding in weight loss.
  • In 2021, the FDA approved Semaglutide for medical weight loss.

Semaglutide produced moderate weight loss at its dose of 1 milligram weekly. Newer research studied the potential of a higher dose of 2.4 mg for medical weight loss. The results released were important enough to warrant prominent placement in the New England Journal of Medicine and Journal of the American Medical Association and a major feature in the New York Times.

How does Semaglutide work?

  • Acts on centers in the brain to suppress appetite, making your brain think you are full, decreasing the ability to over-eat and snack later.
  • Could prevent and treat diabetes, cardiovascular disease and related complications, including osteoarthritis and sleep apnea.
  • Leads to losing weight 5x faster than diet and exercise alone.
  • Can help balance hormones like insulin.

Who can and cannot use Semaglutide for medical weight loss?

Semaglutide is an injectable prescription medical weight loss drug used for adults who are overweight or who also have weight-related medical problems to help them lose weight and keep the weight off.

  • Semaglutide should not be used with other semaglutide-containing products or other GLP-1 receptor agonist medicines.
  • It is not known if Semaglutide is safe and effective when taken with other prescription, over-the-counter, or herbal weight loss products.
  • It is not known if Semaglutide can be used safely in people with a history of pancreatitis.
  • It is not known if Semaglutide is safe and effective for use in children under 18 years of age.

What kind of results can I expect from using Semaglutide for medical weight loss?

  • Our patients are seeing a loss of 5 to 15 lbs in just the first 4 weeks at the LOWEST dosage!
  • As our patients progress through the program, some lose faster than others.  Keeping our providers updated on your goals and habits will help us, help you reach your goal faster.
  • Some of our patients have reported losing 30 lbs in 3 months and 60 lbs in 6 months!

How much does Semaglutide cost?

 

Starter Plan

Month to Month: $399

  • 1 exam with Nurse Practitioner
  • Health Counseling
  • Meal Plan
  • Grocery Shopping Guide
  • Easy & Healthy Recipe Book
  • At Home Workout Guide
  • Workout Tracker
  • 1 month supply of Semaglutide
  • Injections can be done at home or in office​
  • PLUS – Half off additional B-12 shot for an energy boost each week when injections are performed in office.

MOST POPULAR

3 Month Plan: $1,200

Package Discount – $1,099

  • 3 exams with Nurse Practitioner
  • Health Counseling
  • Meal Plan
  • Grocery Shopping Guide
  • Easy & Healthy Recipe Book
  • At Home Workout Plan
  • Workout Tracker
  • 3 month supply of Semaglutide
  • Injections can be done at home or in office​
  • PLUS – 1/2 OFF Lipo-B or Skinny Shot each week when injections are performed in office.

“I’m All In” Plan

6 Month Plan: $2,400

Package Discount – $2,199

  • 6 exams with Nurse Practitioner
  • Health Counseling
  • Meal Plan
  • Grocery Shopping Guide
  • Easy & Healthy Recipe Book
  • At Home Workout Plan
  • Workout Tracker
  • 6 month supply of Semaglutide
  • Injections can be done at home or in office​
  • PLUS – 1/2 OFF LipoB or Skinny Shot each week when injections are performed in office.

Do not use Semaglutide for medical weight loss if:

  • You or any of your family have ever had a type of thyroid cancer called medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) or if you have an endocrine system condition called Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2).
  • You have had a serious allergic reaction to semaglutide in the past.

Before using Semaglutide, tell your healthcare provider if you have any other medical conditions, including if you:

  • Have or have had problems with your pancreas or kidneys.
  • Have type 2 diabetes and a history of diabetic retinopathy.
  • Have or have had depression, suicidal thoughts, or mental health issues.
  • Are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Semaglutide may harm your unborn baby. You should stop using Semaglutide 2 months before you plan to become pregnant.
  • Are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if Semaglutide passes into your breast milk.

Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Semaglutide may affect the way some medicines work and some medicines may affect the way Semaglutide works. Tell your healthcare provider if you are taking other medicines to treat diabetes, including sulfonylureas or insulin. Semaglutide slows stomach emptying and can affect medicines that need to pass through the stomach quickly.