Weight Loss
Medical Weight Loss in San Diego, CA
Are you ready to achieve lasting weight loss with results that continually improve? FDA-approved medications like Semaglutide and Tirzepatide offer powerful solutions for weight management. These treatments work by slowing stomach emptying, reducing appetite, and increasing insulin release, making it easier to shed pounds and keep them off.Â
When combined with lifestyle changes such as healthy eating and regular exercise, Semaglutide and Tirzepatide can help you reach and maintain your weight loss goals.
For optimal results, weekly treatments may be required, with dosing customized to your unique needs and health objectives.
The benefits of Tirzepatide and Semaglutide include:
- Decreased appetite and cravings
- Hemoglobin A1C reduction
- Improved cardiometabolic measures
- Weight loss (common approx. 20 percent of total body weight)
- Improved blood glucose control
- Treatment of PCOS
- Decreased body fat percentage
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The Treatment
Tirzepatide Treatment
Our program is designed to help you reach your health and fitness goals through a personalized approach. During your initial consultation and follow-up appointments, your provider will determine the appropriate dosage based on your needs and goals. Each week, you will receive Tirzepatide injections, regular weigh-ins, and ongoing lifestyle coaching from our dedicated team to keep you on track.
Semaglutide Treatment
Our tailored program offers a personalized weight management solution. In your initial consultation and follow-up visits, our skilled staff will assess which dosage of Semaglutide is right for you. The program includes weekly Semaglutide injections, routine weigh-ins, and continuous support from our team to ensure your success.
FAQ's
Semaglutide is a modified molecule our bodies make, called a GLP-1 analog. It works by increasing insulin production and lowering glucagon secretion, as well as targeting areas in the brain that regulate appetite and food intake. A small change in the molecule allows the drug to last weeks in our bodies rather than the natural version our bodies make; which lasts minutes. Originally, this was used for diabetes and sold under the name Ozempic. In June 2021, Wegovy, brand name Semaglutide, was FDA approved for weight loss. We are NOT prescribing the Brand name Semaglutide. We are prescribing the generic compounded Semaglutide with Cyanocobalamin (B12) injection. B12 can help with certain side effects this medication may cause, as well as increasing energy and mood.
- Delays how quickly our stomachs digest food. This leads to a feeling of fullness and satisfaction with smaller meal sizes.
- Slows intestinal motility, so you will feel full longer.
- Lowers blood sugar sugar, in part by reducing the production of sugar in the liver.
- Stimulates insulin secretion from the pancreas.
These can vary but may include: nausea, diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain, headache, fatigue, dyspepsia, dizziness, tachycardia, hypoglycemia, gastroenteritis, changes in mood, and gastroesophageal reflux disease.
Symptoms of nausea and constipation usually last 1/2-2 days after injection. If nausea is severe, let your nurse practitioner know and we can prescribe zofran (anti-nausea medication). To avoid constipation, take 500-1000mg of magnesium daily, or come in for an IV hydration treatment to receive extra nutrients to help control side effects.
- You have Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2
- You are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while taking this medicine
- You are diabetic and/or taking any medications related to lowering your blood sugar levels without speaking with your endocrinologist.
- This medication is NOT insulin, and should not be used if you have type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis.
- You've had thoughts of suicidal ideation within the last 12 months.
- History of pancreatitis
- History of kidney problems
- History of lymphatic cancer
It depends. That will be discussed at your initial consultation based on your goals and health conditions. Average programs can be anywhere from 4-24 weeks.
This medication is used as a tool to kick start your wellness journey. True self care requires a commitment to add and sustain healthy lifestyle choices in diet, exercise and sleep patterns.
