Botox Oahu
M Kathryn Schaefer MD
Pagbaba ng timbang
Semaglutide $100/week
Semaglutide starting at $100/week. Semaglutide is a once-a-week subcutaneous injected medication that suppresses appetite and has been used by celebrities like Kim Kardashian, Oprah Winfrey, and Elon Musk to help them lose weight. The average person will lose 15% of their body weight, which means over half will lose even more. However, unless you have Diabetes (HgbA1c > 6.5), it is usually not covered by insurance for weight loss, and getting your prescription filled at the pharmacy will cost about $1400 for a 4-week supply.
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We have made special arrangements with a Hawaii state-licensed, DEA-approved compounding pharmacy and while supplies last we can offer Semaglutide shots in the office starting at $100/week. Compared to the cost at a pharmacy this saves you as much as $1000 a month.
Kahit na ang katamtaman na pagbawas ng timbang ay maaaring mangahulugan ng malaking pakinabang
Kahit na isang katamtaman na pagbawas ng timbang na 5 hanggang 10 porsyento ng iyong kabuuang timbang sa katawan ay malamang na makagawa ng mga benepisyo sa kalusugan, tulad ng pagpapabuti sa presyon ng dugo, kolesterol sa dugo, at mga asukal sa dugo.
Nyawang
Halimbawa, kung timbangin mo ang 200 pounds, isang 5 porsyento na pagbaba ng timbang ay katumbas ng 10 pounds, na ibinababa ang iyong timbang sa 190 pounds. Habang ang timbang na ito ay maaari pa ring nasa "sobra sa timbang" o "napakataba" na saklaw, ang katamtamang pagbawas ng timbang na ito ay maaaring bawasan ang iyong mga kadahilanan sa peligro para sa mga malalang sakit na nauugnay sa labis na timbang.
Nyawang
Kaya't kahit na ang pangkalahatang layunin ay tila malaki, tingnan ito bilang isang paglalakbay sa halip na isang pangwakas na patutunguhan lamang. Malalaman mo ang mga bagong gawi sa pagkain at pisikal na aktibidad na makakatulong sa iyong mabuhay ng isang malusog na pamumuhay. Ang mga ugali na ito ay maaaring makatulong sa iyo na mapanatili ang iyong pagbaba ng timbang sa paglipas ng panahon.
Nyawang
Halimbawa, nabanggit ng National Weight Control na ang mga kalahok sa pag-aaral na nagpapanatili ng isang makabuluhang pagbaba ng timbang ay nag-ulat ng mga pagpapabuti sa pisikal na kalusugan pati na rin ang antas ng enerhiya, pisikal na kadaliang kumilos, pangkalahatang kalagayan, at kumpiyansa sa sarili.
Nyawang
Pharmacotherapy
Mayroong ilang mga gamot na reseta na hindi nakakaadik at maaaring isama sa isang diyeta na nagreresulta sa makabuluhang pagbaba ng timbang. Ang mga gamot na ito ay sanhi na mawalan ka ng gana sa pagkain kaya't hindi ka na nagugutom. Ginamit nang maayos mayroon silang kaunting walang epekto. Ang mga gamot na ito ay maaari lamang inireseta ng isang manggagamot. Kung ipinahiwatig ng medikal na Dr Schaefer ay maaaring magreseta ng Wegovy (Semaglutide) ang unang bagong gamot sa pagbaba ng timbang mula noong 2014. Nagkaroon din ng malaking tagumpay si Dr Schaefer sa paggamit ng iba pang mga gamot kabilang ang; Topiramate at Phentermine (Qsymia), Naltrexone at Bupropion (Contrave), Phentermine (Fastin), Orlistat (Xenical), Liraglutide (Saxenda), o Sibutramine (Meridia). Tinulungan ni Dr Schaefer ang mga pasyente na mawala ang hanggang 75 lbs.
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Our beautiful patient gave consent to share her amazing weight loss transformation! We are so proud of her hard work! At Botox Oahu, our goal is to help patients feel and look as good as possible.✨
We offer weight loss counseling and prescribe medication that helps suppress your appetite to make your goals more achievable.
📞Call or text 808-261-1121 to get more information on our weight loss program.
How Quickly Do Weight Loss Medications Work?
Most people taking weight loss medications lose an average of one to two pounds per week. Of course, weight loss medications work best when you combine them with other healthy lifestyle changes like eating
healthy foods and getting regular exercise.
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We have had tremendous results with these medications with every single patient being able to lose weight. We have now had several patients lose 100 lbs.
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How Long Will I Need to Take Medication?
You would stay on the injections until you have reached your desired goal weight. Our patients have an average weight loss of 1 to 2 pounds a week. So if you need to lose 50 pounds, you would need to be on the shots anywhere from 25 - 50 weeks. At that point, you can either taper down on the dose or use it intermittently if your weight starts to creep back up. Because obesity is a chronic disease, the FDA has approved these drugs for long-term use.
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Side Effects
Nausea or vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach pain are all typical side effects. Burping, heartburn, and flatulence (gas) are also possible. They’re more common when first starting the medication and usually get better as your body adjusts to it. The vast majority of patients have been able to tolerate this medication.
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You can learn more about the side effects and what you can do to mitigate them here.
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