Semaglutide Injections for Medical Weight Loss Q&A

Semaglutide is a highly effective and increasingly popular medication used in the treatment of obesity. Whether or not it is the right choice for weight loss will vary on an individual basis.
 
Semaglutide is intended to be used long-term for weight loss in obese patients or individuals with a BMI of 27 or higher and another weight-related condition. As a result, it is not the solution for individuals hoping to achieve modest weight loss.
 
Semaglutide can be highly beneficial in helping obese patients lose a considerable amount of weight while improving their health outcomes. By slowing the emptying of the stomach and promoting feelings of fullness, patients will feel full for longer and experience fewer cravings. These mechanisms of action cut down on detrimental habits like binge eating or snacking that can make adhering to dietary restrictions a challenge.
 
As patients lose weight on Semaglutide, they may be better equipped to adapt to the necessary lifestyle changes, such as a regular exercise routine, to improve their health.
 
Obesity can disrupt sleep patterns and reduce energy, making it even more difficult for overweight patients to engage in the healthy habits they need to adopt.
 
While not everyone will be a good fit for Semaglutide injections, the specialists at Memorial Health Urgent Care and Infusions work with each patient to devise a medical weight loss plan that is right for them.

Several factors influence the amount of weight loss possible with Semaglutide injections including a patient’s starting weight, diet and exercise, overall health, underlying conditions, and more.
 
However, patients are typically able to achieve considerable weight loss that was previously unattainable through weight loss treatments outside of invasive surgery.
 
Clinical trials have demonstrated patients can lose between 10 and 20% of their starting weight over 68 weeks. Adherence to all aspects of a medical weight loss plan is paramount for patients to achieve the best results.

Eligibility for Semaglutide injections for weight loss is determined on a case-by-case basis. Semaglutide will be most effective when combined with a series of lifestyle interventions as part of a comprehensive medical weight management plan. The specialists at Memorial Health Urgent Care and Infusions will work with each patient to devise a weight loss plan tailored to their unique needs. This will include a combination of diet, exercise, and medications such as Semaglutide when applicable.
 
Semaglutide is typically prescribed for weight loss among obese patients. Individuals with a BMI of 30 or higher will fall into this category. Semaglutide may also be prescribed for patients with a BMI of 27 or higher and at least one weight-related health condition.
 
Obesity is a chronic condition that can lead to excess body fat, and poor health, and can heighten an individual’s risk for several serious health issues. In some cases, diet and exercise alone are not enough which is where Semaglutide can help.

Semaglutide is intended as a long-term weight loss treatment. When a patient begins to take Semaglutide they do so at a lower dose, for this reason, the weight loss benefits may not begin to manifest for up to 8 weeks. However, it is not uncommon for individuals to begin to experience the effects sooner.
 
Semaglutide may be continued for longer than 68 weeks in certain circumstances, particularly when patients have an underlying condition that impacts their ability to manage their weight without the medication.
 
Adopting healthy lifestyle changes including dietary changes and regular exercise can help patients keep off the weight they lost even after they discontinue their usage of Semaglutide.
 
Semaglutide injections are available at Memorial Health Urgent Care and Infusions. For more information, contact us or book an appointment online. We are conveniently located at 26077 Nelson Way, Unit 104, Katy, TX 77494. We serve patients from Katy TX, Brookshire TX, Park Row TX, Cinco Ranch TX, Houston TX, Cypress TX, and surrounding areas.