WEIGHT MANAGEMENT
Stages is proud to offer Semaglutide.
The FDA- approved medication was originally intended for patients with type 2 diabetes and was recently approved for chronic weight management because of the safety and efficacy of the injectable medication.
During your consultation, one of our nurse practitioners will asses you and create your custom weight management plan based on your goals, and discuss all expectations of your journey with us.
How Much Does It Cost?
$400 per month includes Semaglutide medications (including injection supplies), weekly weight in, and weekly B12 lipo injection in-office.
Am I Eligible For The Program?
You must have a BMI of 27 or above, a normal complete metabolic panel (CMP) within the past year, no family history of medullary thyroid disease or endocrine neoplasia. You must not be pregnant, breastfeeding, have type 1 diabetes, or dumping syndrome
FAQs
What Does It Do?
Decreases appetite and cravings. Feel fuller, longer by lowering blood pressure, decreasing cardiac risk and inflammation.
How Does It Work?
Delays stomach emptying. This leads to a feeling of fullness and satisfaction with smaller meal sizes. It also slows down intestinal motility; lowers blood sugars, by reducing the production of sugar in the liver, and stimilates insulin secretion by the pancreas.
Are There Side Effects?
Nausea is the most common side effect, and can be treated with oral medications. This usually subsides after 2 weeks, if it occurs. Other less common side effects include diarrhea, constipation, and low blood sugar.
How Much Weight Will I Lose?
An average loss is 15%-20% of total body fat.
How Is It Given?
Weekly injections in the stomach given via a tiny insulin sized needle.