Medical Weight Loss
Your Path to Lasting Wellness
Start your journey towards a healthier, happier you with medical weight loss solutions at Porter Medical Group. Our approach combines medical expertise, personalized support, and proven strategies to help you achieve sustainable weight loss and improved overall well-being.
Customized Programs for Your Needs
Experience personalized medical weight loss programs tailored to your goals, lifestyle, and health profile. Our expert team will work closely with you to develop a customized plan that addresses the root causes of your weight gain, incorporating evidence-based strategies for long-term success.
Physician-Supported Care for Optimal Results
Your weight loss is overseen by our experienced healthcare professionals. From initial assessment to ongoing monitoring and support, our physicians and clinical staff will guide you every step of the way, ensuring safe, effective, and sustainable results.
Empowering You to Thrive
At Porter Medical Group, we understand that weight loss is more than just numbers on a scale. It's about reclaiming your health, vitality, and confidence. We provide the tools to make long-lasting lifestyle adjustments that enhance well-being through our medical weight reduction programs, enabling you to fully experience the best version of yourself.
Semaglutide
Semaglutide has proven success in weight loss and chronic weight management.
Semaglutide is a GLP-1 agonist that has recently been FDA approved for both diabetes and weight loss under the brand names of Ozempic and Wygovy. This remarkable new medication has been shown to help patients lose approximately 17% of their body weight in a year without dietary changes or exercise.
Benefits of Losing Weight
There are so many health and overall wellness benefits to losing weight. Here are just a few…
- Improved mobility and reduced pain.
- Increased energy levels.
- Lower blood pressure and less risk of heart disease.
- Improved mood. Maybe even less stress…
- Better sleep.
- Improved immune system.
- Higher sex drive.
Benefits of Semaglutide
Semaglutide has three major mechanisms of action that allow it to help you lose weight and stay on your diet.
1. Lowers blood sugar
Semaglutide works by helping the pancreas release the correct amount of insulin when your blood sugar levels are elevated. Insulin then helps to move the sugar in the blood stream into the muscle tissue, where it’s used for energy. Lowering blood sugar levels will also lower your appetite and desire to eat.
2. Reduces appetite
Semaglutide mimics a naturally occurring peptide in the body that tells your brain that you’re full, so the feeling of hunger goes away.
3. Slows gastric emptying
Semaglutide also slows down gastric emptying so the rate in which you digest food is slowed down. If you slow down the digestion of food, the stomach has less capacity and the feeling of being full happens much faster.
Semaglutide FAQ
Can I drink alcohol while on Semaglutide?
Semaglutide belongs to a class of drugs called GLP-1 receptor agonists, which work by increasing insulin secretion and reducing glucose production. Drinking alcohol can affect blood sugar levels and cause other adverse effects. Therefore, it is important to know whether it is safe to drink alcohol while on Semaglutide. It is generally recommended to avoid excessive alcohol consumption while taking Semaglutide. This is because alcohol can increase the risk of hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar, which can be dangerous. If you choose to drink alcohol, it is important to monitor your blood sugar levels closely and drink in moderation.
How long does it take to see results from using Semaglutide for weight loss, and are the results sustainable over time?
Semaglutide is an FDA-approved medication for weight loss that is known to produce visible results within a few weeks of starting treatment. However, the extent and timeline of weight loss may vary depending on the individual’s starting weight, lifestyle, and other factors. Research indicates that patients who take Semaglutide for weight loss can achieve an average weight loss of up to 15% of their initial body weight within 16-68 weeks of treatment. Long-term studies have also demonstrated that the weight loss results from Semaglutide are sustainable over time. At PMG, we offer personalized Semaglutide treatment plans tailored to individual needs and health goals to ensure effective and sustainable weight loss outcomes.
FDA DISCLAIMER The statements made regarding these products have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. The efficacy of these products has not been confirmed by FDA-approved research. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. All information presented here is not meant as a substitute for or alternative to information from health care practitioners. Please consult your health care professional about potential interactions or other possible complications before using any product. The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act require this notice.
Semaglutide FAQ
Your insurance may or may not cover Semaglutide depending on your plan. To provide reliable and affordable pricing, Porter Medical Group does not accept insurance or communicate with insurance companies directly. This way, you’ll know the cost of your treatment, and there won’t be any insurance-related surprises.
Semaglutide is FDA approved for weight loss and weight management and is generally considered safe for most patients. Porter Medical Group provider will go over possible side effects and any contraindications in your consultation.
Semaglutide belongs to a class of drugs called GLP-1 receptor agonists, which work by increasing insulin secretion and reducing glucose production. Drinking alcohol can affect blood sugar levels and cause other adverse effects. Therefore, it is important to know whether it is safe to drink alcohol while on Semaglutide. It is generally recommended to avoid excessive alcohol consumption while taking Semaglutide. This is because alcohol can increase the risk of hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar, which can be dangerous. If you choose to drink alcohol, it is important to monitor your blood sugar levels closely and drink in moderation.
Semaglutide is an FDA-approved medication for weight loss that is known to produce visible results within a few weeks of starting treatment. However, the extent and timeline of weight loss may vary depending on the individual’s starting weight, lifestyle, and other factors. Research indicates that patients who take Semaglutide for weight loss can achieve an average weight loss of up to 15% of their initial body weight within 16-68 weeks of treatment. Long-term studies have also demonstrated that the weight loss results from Semaglutide are sustainable over time. At PMG, we offer personalized Semaglutide treatment plans tailored to individual needs and health goals to ensure effective and sustainable weight loss outcomes.
FDA DISCLAIMER
The statements made regarding these products have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. The efficacy of these products has not been confirmed by FDA-approved research. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. All information presented here is not meant as a substitute for or alternative to information from health care practitioners. Please consult your health care professional about potential interactions or other possible complications before using any product. The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act require this notice.