Medical Weight Loss

What to Expect During Treatment

Your GLP-1 weight loss journey begins with a consultation at our West Lake Hills office, where we’ll review your health history, weight loss goals and previous attempts. We’ll perform any necessary lab work to ensure you’re a suitable candidate for GLP-1 therapy and develop your personalized treatment plan. Our compounded GLP-1 medications, CarniSemi and CarniTide, are administered via a once-weekly injection in the arm, thigh or abdomen. Our team will show you how to administer your medication at home. 

Your provider will start you on a low dose and gradually increase it over several weeks to allow your body to adjust. Your progress will be regularly monitored to ensure you’re on the right track, measuring key benchmarks like weight and BMI. Most patients notice changes in appetite and eating habits after two weeks, with visible weight loss occurring within a month or so.

Once you reach your goals, you can choose to stop taking GLP-1 or continue with a maintenance dose to avoid the yo-yo effect. GLP-1 medications are suitable for long-term use.

Is There Any Downtime or Recovery?

GLP-1s allow you to maintain your normal routine while working toward your weight loss goals. Some patients may experience mild side effects when starting treatment, including nausea and vomiting, stomach upset and changes in bowel habits. These symptoms are typically temporary and resolve as your body adjusts to the medication, usually within a few weeks.

For the best long-term outcome, most patients remain on the medication for at least six months, but this timeline may vary based on factors like your weight loss goals and how your body responds to treatment. When you reach your target weight, we’ll develop a personalized maintenance strategy that may include continuing with a lower dose indefinitely or transitioning off the medication while implementing strategies to help you maintain your results.