FAQ

Appetite suppression!

Your brain gets signals from different places in your body. Some of these signals are called appetite hormones that help regulate how much food you eat. Semaglutide works similarly to one of these natural appetite hormones, so you eat fewer calories, and lose weight. 

Semaglutide should be used with a reduced-calorie meal plan and increased physical activity. 

The common side effects of Semaglutide are:

• Nausea

• Vomiting

• Diarrhea

• Constipation

Effects like nausea and diarrhea being the most common.

The studies with this medication show a decrease in side effects as time goes on despite the increase in dose over time. Vomiting frequently is not normal and should be reported immediately.

• Patient comes in for weekly injections—expect to feel full.

• Do not overeat as this can make you sick. Stick to small portions while on the program.

• In-clinic injections: Patient comes in for weekly injections, weight check, and monthly blood pressure checks. 

• Self-injecting: Patient comes in once a month for weight check and blood pressure check. At this time dosing for the upcoming injections is discussed and given to patient. 

• No consult fees!

• In clinic: $100/injection, which comes out to $400 for weeks of medication.

• Self-injecting: $85/injection, however, the client pays for the full month $340 (4 injections) upfront.

• All Semaglutide clients receive member pricing on all services in the clinic!

• Note: we do not bill insurance

• Avoid fried and fatty foods, such as fast food and foods high in sugar as they tend to be the toughest for your body to digest and the most likely to cause nausea while taking a GLP-1 medication.

• Drink water or unsweetened tea (clear drinks).

• Eat slowly and eat smaller meals.

• Eat bland and light foods.

Those with a history of any of the following medical conditions should talk to a healthcare provider prior to starting Semaglutide:

• Endocrine tumors in the thyroid, parathyroid, pituitary, pancreas, or adrenal glands

• A family history of Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia type 2 (MEN2)

• A history of diabetic retinopathy or vision problems

• Pancreatitis

• Active gallbladder disease

• Kidney disease, kidney failure, or other kidney problems

• Gastrointestinal issues

• Thyroid cancer, thyroid tumors, or a family history of thyroid cancer

• Pregnant, breast-feeding, or trying to get pregnant

• Heavy alcohol consumption

Ozempic is the brand name for the drug Semaglutide. Ozempic is the same drug as Wegovy, but Wegovy is dosed differently for weight loss. We use a compounded form of Semaglutide. 

Keeping up with your daily caloric needs is important while taking this drug, and if not achieved can make you feel sluggish. Focus on taking in protein first, even if that means having to drink your calories with a meal replacement shake (just be mindful of the sugar content in your shakes).  

Some patients experience appetite suppression after their first injection while others have to work up in dosage to achieve this result. The goal is to slowly and consistently lose weight over the 20 week protocol as dosage is gradually increased to find the dose that works best for your body.  

The studies with this medication show a decrease in side effects as time goes on despite the increase in dose over time. Vomiting frequently is not normal and should be reported immediately.

We currently offer Semaglutide weight loss injections at both our Lafayette and Baton Rouge, LA locations.

• You may need to give it more time. We want you to lose weight at a slow and steady pace

• You may need a higher dosage of Semaglutide

• You may need to make more changes to your diet

• You may need to increase your physical activity

• You may have reached a plateau

• Stress and lack of sleep may affect your results