Semaglutide is an injectable medication of a glucagon-like peptide (GLP-1) antagonist that slows gastric emptying and reduces glucose absorption. Semaglutide increases your insulin production and triggers a hormone that keeps food in your stomach longer. This decreases your appetite makes you feel fuller quicker and longer. So, you eat fewer calories, resulting in weight loss.
What is the process?
Semaglutide is delivered in weekly injections at Judy Injects. You’ll start by completing a comprehensive questionnaire about your medical history. At your first appointment you’ll meet with a Nurse Practitioner who will review your current condition of health to ensure you’re a good candidate for Semaglutide. If you are healthy and have an appropriate body mass index, you’ll get your first injection with the Nurse Practitioner. Then each week you’ll come in for a very quick injection from a registered nurse or have the option to take them home and inject yourself. It is important to stay on a very repetitive weekly schedule. If you miss a weekly appointment your dosage may be decreased to minimize side effects. Your experience with side effects will be monitored and dosage will be increased based upon your response to Semaglutide weight loss injections.
How much weight will I lose?
Your weight loss depends upon a variety of factors. Some studies have shown up to ten percent of weight loss in twelve months. You can maximize your weight loss by adopting a robust diet and exercise program. Semaglutide decreases your appetite, but it does not speed up your metabolism. Your body fat percentage may be a better measure of Semaglutide effectiveness than your total weight.
Some potential side effects include;
•    Injection site reactions
•    Constipation
•    Diarrhea
•    Nausea
•    Headache
•    Dizziness
•    Pancreatitis
•    Hypoglycemia
•    Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma (MTC)
•    Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Syndrome Type 2
•    Fatigue
•    Loss of facial fullness (a.k.a. Ozempic face)
The most common side effects are nausea and constipation. Eating smaller meals, avoiding high fat foods, and remaining upright after eating can decrease these side effects. Over the counter medications can be used for these side effects. Some people report not feeling as thirsty as before Semaglutide injections, which may contribute to constipation. Increasing water intake may decrease your risks of constipation. See the Semaglutide Informed Consent form for a complete list of risks and potential complications.
Semaglutide injections for weight loss at Judy Injects are intended for healthy individuals. If you suffer from chronic disease or any Semaglutide contraindications, you should not start Semaglutide injections before consulting your primary care provider.
Come to Judy Injects ready to have your weight measured and clothing that allows your provider to access your abdominal area.
Semaglutide injections are performed with a very small needle, and you should experience mild or no discomfort.
You may experience small pinpoint bleeding and/or minor bruising.
We recommend that you eat before your treatment because you may feel uncomfortable during meals after your injection.
Semaglutide my cause serious side effects including thyroid C-cell tumors and pancreatitis. You shouldn’t get Semaglutide injections if you have a personal or family history of thyroid tumors or pancreatitis.
Semaglutide is the active ingredient in Ozempic® and Wegovy®. Judy Injects is offering a compounded version of Semaglutide that is not Ozempic® or Wegovy®. Ozempic® and Wegovy®are registered trademarks of Novo Nordisk A/S. If you have a BMI of greater than 27 and other weight related medical conditions you may be eligible for Wegovy. Check with your medical provider for additional information. Judy Injects Semaglutide treatment is considered “Off-label” because the compounded version of Semaglutide has not been reviewed by the FDA for weight loss.