- Weight Loss
Weight Loss
Ozempic (semaglutide) helps with weight loss by reducing appetite and controlling blood sugar. Wesley Chapel Spine & Sports Medicine offers it as part of a comprehensive weight loss plan. Call 727-END PAIN to learn more.
Medication
Semaglutide (Ozempic)
Frequency
Once-weekly injection
How It Works
Mimics GLP-1 hormone
Best Results
Diet + exercise + medication
Weight Loss
Have you been trying to lose weight but to no avail? Are you tired of following fad diets just to see little to no results? It may be time to change your routine and consider medicated weight loss. Medicated weight loss is an evidence-based method for patients that need a little extra assistance in shedding excess weight.
Ozempic for medicated weight loss has been taking the world by storm — and for good reason. This injectable medication has facilitated weight loss for hundreds of thousands of people across the country in recent years.
What is Ozempic?
Ozempic is the name brand of a medication called semaglutide. Semaglutide is a once-weekly injectable medication that has traditionally been used to treat patients with type II diabetes. In patients with diabetes, Ozempic or semaglutide works to reduce blood sugar levels within the body by mimicking hormones naturally produced during mealtimes. With its use, patients have found a positive side effect of Ozempic is weight loss.
Although Ozempic has gotten a lot of attention lately, other semaglutide products, including Wegovy, have come to the market specifically for medicated weight loss. Tirzepatide, also known as Mounjaro, has also gained popularity for its ability to manage type II diabetes and facilitate weight loss.
How Does Ozempic Facilitate Weight Loss?
Ozempic works by mimicking the glucagon-like peptide (GLP-1) hormone that’s naturally released into the body after an individual eats food. This influx of chemicals works to reduce blood sugar levels after a meal, which allows patients to feel fuller from smaller amounts of food for longer periods of time. This, coupled with other weight loss tactics, helps patients lose excess weight with ease.
Using Ozempic for Weight Loss
There are three things to keep in mind when using Ozempic for weight loss:
Inject once weekly. Ozempic is taken via subcutaneous injection once weekly, generally on the same day and time each week. This injection is typically made in a soft part of the body, including the upper arm, thigh, or belly, rotating injection sites to reduce unwanted side effects.
Eat a healthy and balanced diet. To complement Ozempic, it is recommended that patients eat a healthy and balanced diet. Your provider can help with dietary guidelines and nutritional assistance.
Exercise regularly. Exercising doesn’t have to be rigorous to be effective — for beginners, we recommend long walks or light movements like yoga.
When taken as directed and accompanied by regular exercise and a healthy diet, Ozempic is a great facilitator for weight loss. It works with your body, rather than against it, to produce the results patients are looking for.
Wesley Chapel Spine & Sports Medicine is proud to offer semaglutide to patients who wish to kick start their weight loss journey. Our physicians are highly trained in medicated weight loss and proud to offer the tools and resources necessary to help patients have a successful weight loss experience.
To learn more about Ozempic or to get started on your semaglutide weight loss journey, call us today at 727 END PAIN. You may also request an appointment at your convenience with our appointment request form.
Start Your Journey
Most Major Insurances Accepted. Call for more information or book an apt online.
- Office hours
- Monday: 9am to 7pm
- Tuesday: 3pm to 7pm
- Wednesday: 9am to 7pm
- Thursday: 10am to 7pm
- Friday–Sunday: Closed
- Who it's for
The 3 Keys to Success on Ozempic
Inject once weekly, same day/time
Eat a healthy, balanced diet
Exercise regularly
Rotate injection sites
Follow provider guidance
Combine with lifestyle changes
- What to expect
Your Weight Loss Journey, Step by Step
1
Consultation
2
Weekly Injection
3
Balanced Nutrition
4
Regular Movement
- Our promise
Every patient receives a careful and thorough evaluation before any treatment plans are made. This highly individualized level of care is critical to make the correct diagnosis and pick the best, most effective course of treatment for each patient. This level of care is beyond most busy clinics that treat patients by standard protocols only.
Reduced Appetite
Feel fuller from smaller amounts of food for longer.
Blood Sugar Control
Mimics natural hormones to regulate levels after meals.
Sustainable Results
10-15% average body weight loss with lifestyle changes.
Physician Guided
Highly trained physicians support your entire journey.
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Most Major Insurances Accepted. We do not participate in Medicaid plans.
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20433 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Tampa, FL 33647
Office Hours
- Monday: 9am to 7pm
- Tuesday: 3pm to 7pm
- Wednesday: 9am to 7pm
- Thursday: 10am to 7pm
- Friday–Sunday: Closed