Semaglutide Weight Loss

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Best Weight Loss Injections San Antonio, Texas

Adults who are obese or overweight are less likely to get heart disease if they lose just 5–10% of their body weight through food and exercise, but this isn’t always realistic or possible. The FDA has approved weekly Semaglutide injections for those who are obese or overweight and have at least one condition that is caused by their weight. A shot of Semaglutide, in addition to a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity, can result in weekly weight loss of up to two pounds! Keep reading to learn more about our weight loss injection options.

What is Semaglutide for Weight Loss?

Semaglutide is an FDA-approved injectable medication for weight loss. Semaglutide functions as a hormone to increase insulin secretion and slow the emptying of the stomach. Because of this, you’ll be able to cut back on your food intake while still maintaining your full feeling.

In 2017, the medicine was approved at a lower dose to help people with Type 2 diabetes control their blood sugar levels. The excellent blood sugar-lowering effects of Semaglutide are complemented by the pleasant side effect of decreased hunger. Semaglutide, when tested at a higher dose in patients without Type 2 diabetes, was found to be safe and effective for weight loss in adults meeting certain criteria.

Wegovy Semaglutide Weight Loss Injections

We are now offering Wegovy injections for weight loss! Wegovy 2.4 mg (semaglutide) is an injectable prescription medication. Patients of any age, including those younger than 12 years old, who are obese (body mass index 30) or overweight (BMI 27) and suffering from weight-related health issues may find success with this treatment. Wegovy works best when combined with a low-calorie diet and regular physical activity.

Products containing Semaglutide or other GLP-1 receptor agonist medicines should not be used with Wegovy.
Combining Wegovy with other weight reduction treatments, whether they be prescription, over-the-counter, or herbal, is not yet known to be safe or effective.
Whether or not Wegovy is safe for patients with a history of pancreatitis is unknown.
Wegovy’s efficacy and safety in children less than 12 have not been established.

How Do Wegovy Weight Loss Injections Work?

Wegovy is effective because it mimics the hormone ghrelin, which regulates the appetite and food intake. As a result, you may find yourself eating less and losing weight.

Semaglutide mimics the hormone glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), which influences appetite regulation centers in the brain. The digestive tract secretes the incretin hormone after a meal. It prevents sugar from being produced, which means your blood sugar level drops. You’ll start eating less as a result, and eventually lose around a pound per week. You don’t have to diet in addition to taking Semaglutide to lose weight, even though doing so will help you do so more quickly and for longer.

What Are the Benefits of Wegovy Semaglutide Weight Loss Injections?

Wegovy’s active ingredient, Semaglutide, is the first and only proven safe and effective hormone-based weight loss medicine.

Some of Wegovy’s positive effects on health include:

Bring down blood sugar without making someone hypoglycemic
Reductions were seen in the prevalence of obesity, dyslipidemia, hypertension, inflammatory markers, and oxidative stress.
Appetite suppression
Increased Insulin Secretion and Production
Decreased levels of the hormone glucagon both before and after a meal
Glucagon hormone levels are lower before and after meals
You’ll feel fuller for longer because gastric emptying in the intestines is slowed
Loss of body fat is obvious and dramatic
Obesity-related risk factors for cardiovascular disease were significantly reduced

In clinical trials, patients using Semaglutide typically dropped 10% or more of their starting body weight. Over half of them lost at least 15% of their body weight, which is the bare minimum that doctors prescribe in order to reduce the risk of acquiring certain chronic conditions.

What Are The Potential Side Effects of Wegovy?

Wegovy side effects may include nausea, vomiting, abdominal discomfort, bloating, belching, gas, stomach flu, heartburn, headache, fatigue, dizziness, and stuffy or runny nose, as well as sore throat.

Can I Travel with Wegovy Weight Loss Injections?

You’re free to take your Wegovy pen with you anywhere. If you use a Wegovy pen and are going somewhere cold, don’t forget to bring it along or keep it in your carry-on. Call your airline ahead of time to find out if there are any baggage limits. Wegovy, if unopened and stored between 46 and 86 degrees Fahrenheit, has a shelf life of 28 days.

Can I Take Wegovy with Food?

It doesn’t matter if you take Wegovy before or after a meal.

What Happens If I Miss A Wegovy Dose?

If the next scheduled dose is less than two days away, take the missing dose as soon as you remember it. If your next scheduled dose is in less than two days, skip the missed dose and take your regular dose as usual. Take the next dose at your regularly scheduled time. Do not take more than what is suggested. After missing more than two weeks of dosing, you should either get back on track with your medication or get in touch with your doctor to discuss how to get started again.

What If The Thought of Giving Myself a Shot Makes Me Nervous?

One of the benefits of joining WeGoTogether is that one of our instructors can demonstrate how to inject yourself. The Wegovy User Guide is another great resource for learning the ropes.

Is Wegovy Covered by Insurance?

Wegovy’s insurance coverage is subject to the specifics of your policy and other factors. We will discuss your options for self-pay or insurance coverage during your initial appointment.

How Much Weight Can I Expect to Lose With Wegovi Weight Loss?

Semaglutide led to a 10%-20% reduction in body weight among study participants. For instance, a patient who initially weighs 250 pounds might see a weight loss of 25-50 pounds.

When Can I Expect to Start Losing Weight with Wegovy?

It is hard to predict how long it will take before you feel the effects of Wegovy due to the fact that everyone responds differently to medications. Find out from your doctor what your expectations need to be.

Mounjaro Injections for Weight Loss

Mounjaro is an injectable prescription drug used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults when combined with a healthy diet and regular physical activity. The use of weight loss pills is not sanctioned. This year, you may see it advertised on labels as a weight loss aid.

It is unclear whether Mounjaro poses any health risks or benefits for people who have had pancreatitis. Mounjaro is not recommended for those with type 1 diabetes. The efficacy and safety of Mounjaro in patients younger than adults have not been determined.

What are the Benefits of Mounjaro for Weight Loss?

Mounjaro users have experienced dramatic weight reductions. As much as 25 pounds have been lost by some of the participants!

Reduces Blood Sugar
Slows Gastric Emptying
Has satiety or fullness ingredients to reduce your hunger
Similar profile to Wegovy but adds GIP (incretin) to reduce appetite.
More robust weight loss results

How Do Mounjaro Injections Work?

The hormone GIP improves the efficacy of GLP-1 receptor-targeting medications. When GIP is used in conjunction with a GLP-1 receptor agonist, the effects of GIP on body weight, glucose, and lipids are amplified in preclinical models. There is some evidence that it can aid weight loss by decreasing calorie intake and boosting physical activity.

When you eat, your body releases hormones called incretins. By decreasing gastric emptying and increasing activity in the brain’s reward pathways, they help you feel full faster. They increase insulin production and decrease glucagon production, two hormones that contribute to maintaining normal blood sugar levels. Since all of these processes rely on glucose, it is not predicted that incretin hormones or their imitators, such as GLP-1 and GIP receptor agonists, will produce severe hypoglycemia.

What Happens If I Miss A Mounjaro Dose?

Set a specific date for when your therapy will begin. From then on, you can schedule your weekly Mounjaro session whenever it best suits your schedule.

We are cognizant of the possibility of rearranging priorities. You should wait at least three days (72 hours) before switching the day of the week on which you take your dose. Take Mounjaro as soon as you remember within 4 days (96 hours) if you miss a dose.

Do not take a double dose to make up for missing a dose if it has been more than 4 days since your last dose. If at all possible, you should avoid scheduling two consecutive Mounjaro climbs.

Setting a reminder on your phone can be helpful if you frequently forget that today is your Mounjaro day. If you create a reminder for a certain time but decide to switch the day instead, make sure to update the reminder to reflect the new time and day.

When Can I Expect to Lose Weight with Mounjaro?

It is hard to predict how long it will take before you feel the effects of Wegovy due to the fact that everyone responds differently to medications. When you come in for your first appointment, we’ll talk about a timeline for when you can expect to see your specific results.

How Much Weight Have People Lost Taking Wegovy/Mounjaro?

During a 68-week medical trial, 1,961 people who were overweight or obese and suffering from a related health problem lost an average of 35 pounds (15 percent of their body weight). Six pounds (2.5 percent of total body weight) fell out on average in the study’s placebo group. The average starting weight for both groups was 232.

What Are the Common Side Effects of Mounjaro?

Although the following responses to Mounjaro are not guaranteed to be universal, they do occur frequently:

Nausea
Diarrhea
Decreased appetite
Vomiting
Constipation
Indigestion
Stomach Pain

In clinical trials, increases in Mounjaro dosage were associated with an increase in cases of nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. The frequency of such events decreased with time.

Am I a Candidate for Wegovy/Mounjaro Weight Loss Injections?

Our Semaglutide weight loss program may accept patients who match one of the following two criteria:

Patients with a BMI greater than 26.9 who also suffer from at least one additional obesity-related comorbid condition (such as hypertension, pre-diabetes, diabetes, high cholesterol, GERD, sleep apnea, or joint pain) are considered to be morbidly obese.

Having a BMI of 29.9 or greater, with or without co-occurring conditions that contribute to obesity.

What Are Wegovy/Mounjaro Treatments Like?

The patient administers the drug by subcutaneous injection. You will acquire the skills necessary to construct and deliver it. Just do what it says on the label! It’s given once a week, every week. Keep taking it unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

A sharps container is the proper place to dispose of used needles and broken pens. Throwing them away would be a mistake. If you don’t have a sharps container, you should contact your local pharmacy or healthcare practitioner to ask for one.

This medication comes with dosing instructions. Talk to your pharmacist if you have any questions about how to use this medication. Please read on for further explanation. Don’t hesitate to consult your pharmacist or healthcare professional if you have any questions.

Schedule your Semaglutide Weight Loss Injection Consultation in San Antonio, Texas

Semaglutide weight loss injections in San Antonio are available for those who want to make a change and lose weight swiftly. We are pleased to provide our patients with cutting-edge choices for weight loss, such as Wegovy and Mounjaro. During your initial appointment, we will focus on learning about your aesthetic priorities so that we can develop a personalized treatment plan just for you. Get in touch with us today if you want to make a difference in your life!

Semaglutide Program FAQ

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What is Wegovy/Ozempic/Mounjaro:

Made for diabetes and prediabetes in its original form, these substances (GLP-1) inhibit glucagon release (which inhibit Insulin) and increase insulin release from the pancreas to decrease Hgb A1c which is a marker for diabetes. These substances also reduce the time it takes for food to get through the stomach.

Mounjaro additional has another hormone that makes you feel full called GIP which directly targeting receptors I the brain to inhibit caloric intake as well as increase effectiveness of GLp-1 and is more effective than Ozempic in this case. As of 4-24-23, Mounjaro is not approved for weight loss, but Wegovy is. We expect this to change some time soon.

Do I need to exercise/diet?

Yes, good dieting and exercise is recommended to increase the effect of these medications.
Also increase your water intake due to the anorexic effect of these meds to reduce your intake.
We recommend increasing your protein/B-12/folate for hair and nails as you can have issues with hair/nails as you reduce your intake (we have great vitamins here)

What common side effects/risks will I have when I start (and possibly continue)?

Common side effects Nausea/reflux and other associated Gi complaints. See “side effects “on this web page or in this packet. Risks are pancreatitis and Thyroid tumors in people with a known disease called “multiple Endocrine Neoplasia’s” which is rare.

How does this program work financially?

To start the program: $1,500 down to start
Does not include labs or medications. This is for Dr Jeneby& his NP or other physicians time to get paperwork submitted, read your labs, send prescriptions, and assist with the pharmacies to get a preauthorization. Normal pricing for these meds can be $1,000-$1,500 a month. With most commercial insurances, we can get this down to a reasonable copay (some as low as $25 a month)
To continue this program: $420 a month
A discount if paid all up front (yearly): Cashier’s check/cash/credit card only: $4,999 (normal $6,540) – you save $1,541
Processing fees apply if you use a third-party lender.

With Insurance
This is the price you pay us regardless of your copay paying for the medication. This is the monthly fee paid to Dr. Jeneby to maintain your charting, send prescriptions into the pharmacy, and read your labs.
WHEN YOUR INSURANCE PAYS – YOU SAVE OVER $1,000/month.

Without Insurance
The participating pharmacies can compound Wegovy and courier it to you at no cost if you live in San Antonio or ship it to you and we will pay for the compounding and shipping from the collected $420 a month.

(ONLY IF YOU ARE CASH PAY- If your insurance covers the medication, you pay copay/delivery charges)

Pharmacies we use

Alamo Specialty Pharmacy – Huebner Road: 210-314-6782
No In-town delivery fee, out of town $40-$50 delivery fee.

Premier/Assure Pharmacy – Babcock: 210-467-5174
No In-town delivery fee, out of town $40 delivery fee.

Semaglutide New Patient Forms

To begin your treatment, please complete the following online forms:
History and Physical

Patient Demographics

Weight Loss Program New Patient Packet