Semaglutide Shots for Chronic Weight Management in Altamonte Springs, FL

Semaglutide injections are incredibly effective at supporting a medical weight loss program through several ways, the first being its ability to slow down the digestive process in the stomach. When the digestive process is slowed down, the food that has been consumed takes longer to flow through the stomach and other organs, which signals to the brain that the body is full for longer than normal. This process makes maintaining a diet that is calorie deficient much easier as patients can comfortably go longer in between meals and consume less with each meal without feeling hungry right after eating. Additionally, semaglutide helps the body to oxidize the fat that has been stored and of which the patient is trying to be rid of, which means that when the body has completely used up the calories that were consumed for energy, it turns to that oxidized fat and starts to process that fat as energy, eliminating it from the body eventually.

To be considered a good candidate to receive semaglutide injections, you need to be engaging in a medical weight loss program from a physician where the addition of medication is purely to support the weight loss program but is supervised by a healthcare provider to ensure that your body is safe and healthy throughout the process. Those who are eligible for medical weight loss programs typically should be considered medically obese, with a BMI of 30 or higher, or overweight with a BMI of 27 or higher along with at least one weight-related medical condition. It is very important that this medication be used as per the recommendation of a physician and alongside a weight loss program that includes a physical exercise routine and calorie restricting diet in order for it to be a safe treatment and to provide the desired results.

When treated with semaglutide injections for weight loss, it is possible for the results to be permanent but that requires lifestyle changes from the patient as obesity is considered a chronic condition. Results from the medication can start to become realized several weeks after starting treatment, but a long-term treatment is more likely to provide long-term results. It is common for patients to continue the injections for at least a year to reach their desired goals, but many patients will continue with the medication for longer in order to ensure that their results are easily maintained. During a medical weight loss treatment, you should experience significant changes to your diet and exercise routines, and if they are sustainable, continuing those aspects of the treatment even after stopping the injections can help you to keep that weight off and prolong your hard-earned results for as long as possible.

The average person will lose anywhere from 5% to 15% of their starting body fat by the end of their treatment, but this number includes patients who are not on the medication for very long due to them quickly reaching their desired goals or maybe simply stopping the treatment due to the development of a side effect from the medication. The total amount of weight that each individual is able to shed throughout their treatment with semaglutide injections depends on their starting weight, their desired end goals, and how long they continue the treatments for. Those who take semaglutide injections for one year and are strict about following their diet and exercise plan can lose closer to 20% of their starting body fat.

For more information, contact us or schedule an appointment online. We are located at 691 Douglas Ave Suite 103, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714. We serve clients from Altamonte Springs FL, Longwood FL, Maitland FL, Winter Springs FL, Casselberry FL,  Forest City FL, and surrounding areas.