Weight Loss
Treatments
Are you tired of struggling with your weight, trying one fad diet after another without lasting results? At Eros Health, we understand the challenges of weight loss and the importance of sustainable solutions. Our Weight Loss Programs are designed to help you achieve your goals, whether you want to shed a few pounds or embark on a significant transformation. With personalized approaches tailored to your unique needs, our programs empower you to reclaim your health and vitality. Say goodbye to quick fixes and hello to lasting change.
Why Choose Eros Health for Your Weight Loss Journey?
125-pound weight loss from October 2022 – July 2023. How much weight would you like to lose? My starting weight was a shameful 325 pounds. I was on a path of heart disease and diabetes if I didn’t make a change. When you can’t keep up with your 2 year old or your 6 year old things need to change to be there for them when they need you the most. My journey started with Tirzepatide, I was on this weekly until July when I switched to Semaglutide. Tom my LPN in the clinic started his journey in December of 2022 and by July 2023 he had also lost 120lbs, along with lowering his Hemoglobin A1c from 6.8 to 5.2.
I’ve struggled most of my life with my weight. I have done all the fad diets and fad work out programs. My main issue was I never approached my weight loss with the idea of lifestyle modifications. I approached each of them as just a 6-12 week program and then returned to my bad habits. As a nurse I did a short stent at Norman Regional and I worked on the floor that recovered bariatric patients after their stomach altering surgeries. One thing I learned quickly was I was never going to have a bariatric surgery performed on myself! The second thing I walked away from Norman Regional realizing is, I would routinely care for patients who would return to use 2-3 years after their weight loss surgeries and they had gained back half or all of the weight they lost in the first year post surgery. Obesity is a disease state, many Americans struggle with obesity. When looking into weight loss programs and looking into life changing surgeries, one needs to take a deep look inside and ask themselves how much they want it. How much am I willing to sacrifice in order to live a longer and healthier life. What is your motivation or what is your WHY. My “why” was easy. I want to walk my little girl down the isle, I want to watch my son become a better version of me, and most importantly I want to grow old with my beautiful wife.
Transform Your Life with Eros Health's Weight Loss Programs
People should choose Eros Health as their go-to place for health and wellness because we know the struggles individuals go through. We have lived it, we have overcome it. We are maintaining our weight loss. It allows us to do things we have never done in our life. Losing 125 lbs has allowed me to get out and run my neighborhood nightly. This is something I’ve never got into due to my size limiting me on that type of activity. Eros Health strives to keep our programs affordable, that way anyone from any walk of life can experience the magic of Semaglutide or Tirzepatide. Name brand is out of reach for most people, health spas and wellness spas upcharge outrageous prices. At Eros Health we want a healthier Oklahoma. We want to be the premier spot for patients to go to, to experience wellness and longevity medicine at affordable prices. We have worked diligently combing through the literature to cater to each individual’s needs that walk through our doors. No two patients are the same. Everyone is in a different walk of life and need various areas addressed to help with their wellness journey.
We hope you choose Eros Health for your one stop shop. We offer many amazing services in our clinic to both Men and Women. With our years of experience in the world of Urology, we specialize in Men and Women’s hormone replacement, along with sexual wellness. We offer programs to aid patients who enjoy lifting in the gym or programs to allow a patient to look deeper inside themselves. With our specialized micronutrient, neurotransmitter, and genetic testing, a patient can fine tune their overall well-being. Understanding how different vitamins and minerals work in the body helps a patient supplement with purpose, rather then doing the shotgun approach to taking vitamins.
We hope to see you soon and help you on your own personalized journey!
– Weston Morgan, APRN-CNP
Semaglutide
Semaglutide is a GLP-1 (glucagon-like-peptide-1) medication. This class of medication was first FDA-approved in 2005. Almost 20 years of research has been performed on this class of medication. The class has been refined over the years. In 2017 Semaglutide was first FDA-approved for type II diabetes and in 2021 Semaglutide was FDA approved for weight loss.
Cyanocobalamin is a form of B-12. This is compounded in the injection. This could increase energy levels if you are on a calorie or carb-restrictive diet plan.
The dosage ranges from 0.25mg to 2.5mg at the maximum range for continued maintenance. Medication is given subcutaneously in either your lower abdomen, the back of your upper arm, buttocks, or upper outer thigh. The needle size is similar to an insulin syringe needle, which is smaller than your traditional intramuscular injections (Vaccines, Testosterone, B-12 injections). Many patients find it easy to self-administer, others find it easier to have their partner or friend administer the medication.
The medication slows gastric emptying, which could interfere with the breakdown of other medications. Make sure a full list of your current medications and supplements are given to your ordering provider.
Patients who have a history of medullary thyroid cancer or other thyroid C-cell cancer, a history of pancreatitis, tachyarrhythmias, and are pregnant or breastfeeding should be wary of taking this medication.
The medication has been very effective in the reduction of patients’ weight and A1c. It should be noted the first month, while on Semaglutide, you will be placed on 0.25mg, which is not a therapeutic dose. Many patients start noticing the biggest reduction in weight at month two and beyond. The reason for starting at a low dose is to monitor for reactions to medication and to minimize side effects. After four weeks the medication will be increased in strength.
Frequently Asked Questions About Semaglutide and Weight Loss
1. What is Semaglutide?
Semaglutide is a long-acting analog of GLP-1 that was FDA approved in 2021 for the treatment of obesity and diabetes.
2. How does Semaglutide work?
It is injected into the body subcutaneously, usually the stomach or another fatty area and targets receptors in the body related to appetite and hunger.
3. How much weight will I lose if I take it?
This is solely dependent on the patient. Patients who are severely obese or morbidly obese will lose faster than patients who are either overweight or obese. Adding a workout regimen and eating plan will also help in the amount of weight lost.
4. How much of the medicine will I need to take?
It is a progressively increasing dosage of a once-a-week subcutaneous injection. Dosages range from 0.25mg to 2.4mg.
5. Will I still be hungry and what can I eat?
Most patients find smaller servings satisfy their hunger and there are no specific food restrictions. If you want to maximize the effectiveness of the medication then adhering to either a calorie deficit or low carb diet will result in higher weight loss.
6. What are the common side effects?
The most common are GI side effects which include nausea, vomiting, constipation, abdominal pain and diarrhea. These can be easily controlled by adjusting how much you consume and what you consume while taking the medication.
7. What will happen if I stop taking the medication?
The analogy I use with my patients pertains to weight loss surgery. Patient can have a gastric bypass or a gastric sleeve and it can be super effective in the reduction of weight. If a patient does not continue life style adjustments when it comes to food and drink the weight will come back regardless of what you did to lose it. You can either take this medication long term or take it short term to get you back on track to a healthier lifestyle to keep the weight off.
8. How much does the medication cost?
The cost for the medication is dependent on the dosage requirement for the patient. Because the dosage amount increases with usage, the price will also gradually increase.