Wegovy Medical Weight Loss Specialist in Maui, Wailuku, HI

Wegovy is the brand name of a popular prescription injectable medication, Semaglutide. Wegovy has been FDA-approved for weight loss purposes in patients over the age of 12 who are medically obese, helping them manage their blood sugar and hunger levels.

Wegovy mimics the GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) hormone that naturally occurs within the body, activating the receptors responsible for regulating appetite and satiety levels. This synthetically created hormone also slows gastric emptying, resulting in patients to feel fuller over a longer period of time.

This injectable weight loss shot is administered weekly for a prescribed amount of time, either in a clinic or at home.

Currently, Wegovy is the only type of semaglutide injection that has been approved solely for weight-loss purposes. Other comparable medications, such as Ozempic and Mounjaro, will also result in weight loss but require the patient to have a coinciding diagnosis of type 2 diabetes to be prescribed.

The amount of weight you can lose will vary from person to person. There are many factors to consider such as personal adherence to instructions given by your provider, your starting weight, dosage prescribed, coinciding medical conditions, and your diet and exercise in combination with your injections.

The most recent research suggests that patients typically lose between 0.5 and 2.0 pounds a week while on Wegovy, which equates to 2-8 pounds a month.

Wegovy aids weight loss by subtly changing the way the body processes hunger and satiety.

When Wegovy is introduced to the body, it sends signals to the brain that keep the patient feeling fuller for longer in between meals. Because Wegovy mimics the glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), it also temporarily delays the stomach from emptying into the intestine – resulting in longer feelings of satiation and fullness.

It supports patients effectively supressing their cravings, stabilizing their blood sugar levels, and regulating their food intake.

If traditional weight loss methods were unsuccessful and you need extra support in achieving your weight loss goals, your medical practitioner may prescribe Wegovy. This injectable weight loss treatment has helped to support many patients in achieving consistent and long-term weight loss.

Wegovy is supplied through prescription only and you must meet one of the following criteria to qualify:

• A body mass index (BMI) of 30 or above.
• A BMI of 27 or higher paired with a weight-related health condition.

Those having a history of thyroid cancer in the family, an endocrine condition, semaglutide allergies (or any ingredients in Wegovy), being pregnant or planning to be, or breastfeeding mothers may result in ineligibility for Wegovy.

At NorthShore Orthopedics, we offer safe and comprehensive weight loss treatment, including the prescription weight loss option of Wegovy. For more information about our services, contact us today or book an online with us to schedule an appointment with a weight loss specialist at your earliest convenience. We serve patients from Wailuku HI, Lahaina HI, Kahului HI, Kihei HI, Wailuku HI, Kula HI, Makawao HI, Paia HI, Wailea HI, Haiku HI, Waihee-Waiehu HI, and the surrounding areas.