You’ve tried all those fads, from diets to exercises to fasts, and yet the needle on the scale still hasn’t moved. Isolation and despair can start to creep in when you’re not reaching your goals. But maybe the problem isn’t you, it’s how you’re approaching the extra weight.
When traditional weight loss methods fall short, Bliss Medical Spa offers safe and effective medical weight loss injections in Oklahoma City. Our team here at Bliss can discuss your options and tailor your treatment to you based on your medical history, nutrition, and physical activity levels. From there, we will decide if semaglutide or tirzepatide would be right for you.
Semaglutide and tirzepatide are two non-invasive, effective weight loss injections that can help you feel more in control during your journey to a new you! Book a free one-on-one consultation, either in the office or at home using telemedicine, to discover why you can’t shed the weight and how you can succeed.
Keep reading to learn more about how weight loss injections can bring your health goals within reach.
What are weight loss injections?
In Oklahoma City, we offer 2 FDA-approved weight loss injections: semaglutide and tirzepatide. Researchers originally developed both of these to treat type 2 diabetes before discovering they also had potential for weight loss. These medications mimic your natural hormones to send signals to the brain that help you feel “full,” so you have more control over your cravings.
Weight loss injections are a treatment for obesity, which is a complex disease that requires treatment along with lifestyle changes. Adults with obesity have a body mass index (BMI) of over 30 or higher. Oftentimes, other diseases accompany diabetes, these include:
- Heart disease
- Stroke
- Type 2 diabetes
- Some cancers
Who is not a good candidate for weight loss injections?
Unfortunately, semaglutide and tirzepatide may not be the right treatment for you if you have a personal or family history of:
- Multiple endocrine neoplasia
- Medullary thyroid cancer.
- Pancreatitis
- Gallbladder disease
We may also decide that semaglutide or tirzepatide are not suitable for you if you:
- Have type 1 diabetes.
- Are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Have severe GI diseases such as gastroparesis or inflammatory bowel disease.
- Have low blood pressure (hypoglycemia).
- Are allergic to semaglutide/tirzepatide or their ingredients.
- Are younger than 18 years of age.
If you fall under either of these lists, let us know, and we can discuss other options! If weight loss injections aren’t right for you, we will find the best weight loss method that your body will respond to.
Properly diagnosing obesity means we understand that if it’s a disease, we need to treat it like one. Therefore, a combination of medication, monitoring, and lifestyle changes are required to see results. When you book an appointment with us, we help you decide which treatment is right for you.
Weight Loss Is Personal
No weight loss treatment is one-size-fits all, so we personalize your weight loss injections to you and your body. But first, we need to understand your body! Medical weight loss in OKC allows us to look at your blood tests, nutritional needs, and physical activity levels to determine if semaglutide or tirzepatide will help you reach your goals. We can help you find the best way to lose weight.
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What is semaglutide?
Semaglutide is a weight loss injection that mimics the body’s GLP-1, the hormone and slows the digestion process, making you feel “full” longer. When taking semaglutide, you can notice reduced appetite, regulated blood sugar levels, and fewer cravings.
Effectiveness
One study followed 2,000 participants for 68 weeks. Paired with the right diet and exercise, half the participants lost 15% of their body weight, and some even lost 20% of their body weight. Additional studies show similar results.
What is tirzepatide?
Tirzepatide is another weight loss injection that is also a dual agonist, meaning it targets both GLP-1 and GIP (glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide) receptors. It controls natural insulin release and metabolic function. Tirzepatide can work well for anyone looking to control their blood sugar levels and lose weight.
Effectiveness
In a controlled clinical trial, tirzepatide led to 20% reduction in body weight over a 72-week period. Participants also noticed improvements in blood pressure, blood sugar metrics, and cholesterol levels.
What does ongoing treatment look like?
At Bliss, we will help you adjust to your new treatment, and plan follow-up appointments that fit your timeline. You can expect your treatment to look like this:
Monthly Office Visits
We want to support your transformation, so we ask that you come in at least once a month so that we can monitor your progress and increase or decrease your dosage if necessary. Injections don’t take long, and there is no downtime. As soon as you leave the office, you can continue on with your day.
Keep Reading: Learn more about our weight loss program.
A Weekly Commitment
Even though we only see you once a month for your checkup appointments, you will inject your semaglutide or tirzepatide at home weekly on the same day each week. You inject your medication into your:
- Abdomen
- Thigh
- Upper arm
We recommend rotating injection sites. During your first appointment, we’ll train you to administer your own injections and give you thorough instructions to take home. If you ever feel uncertain about an injection, give us a call! We can answer questions or address any concerns you may have.
When will I see results?
We know you’re impatient to see the powerful effects of weight loss injections in Oklahoma City. We are too! Transformation doesn’t happen overnight, but within 6 to 8 weeks of starting your treatment, you can expect to see some results from your injections. If you follow your medication plan with regular exercise and balanced nutrition, you will see additional losses as you continue your treatment.
Side Effects
The good news is, side effects from weight loss injections are usually mild and lessen as you take the medication. And to minimize the onset of side effects, we usually prescribe a smaller dose to gradually increase as your body adapts to the medication. Still, you might experience:
- Acid reflux
- Bloating
- Stomach cramps
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
Choosing Bliss for your weight loss injections in Oklahoma City means that you have a team you can contact from anywhere if any of these symptoms arise! We will work with you and adjust dosages if necessary to make your weight loss process as comfortable and effective as possible.
During our monthly checkups, we ask that you are transparent and tell us exactly what you’re experiencing. The process of losing weight can be mentally and physically exhausting, but you’re not alone.
Blissful Improvements
While losing weight should be your primary goal, that comes with other benefits as well. Research has shown that losing weight with semaglutide lowers your risk of:
- Heart disease
- Stroke
- Kidney disease
- Cardiovascular-related issues
With lower risk of disease and a lower BMI, you can also see improvements in:
- Confidence
- Sleep
- Joint pain and inflammation
- Cholesterol levels
- Sexual dysfunction
Everybody is different. Your results and experience with weight loss injections in Oklahoma City will depend on your body, your goals, and your commitment to losing weight. We can help you adjust to your new treatment, find the right diet, and manage your lifestyle to maintain your brand new body!
Our Commitment to You
Although weight loss injections are powerful, they don’t work alone, and neither should you! At Bliss, we commit ourselves to our patients as they go through medical weight loss. To get the most out of your treatment, our team also offers nutritional guidance and physical activity plans. Losing weight is hard enough. Let us take some of that extra stress off your shoulders.
Nutrition Guidance
We usually recommend a calorie deficit when you receive weight loss injections in Oklahoma City. Remember, semaglutide and tirzepatide will help you stick to these guidelines because they curb your appetite and reduce cravings.
Even with these medications, finding the ideal diet and foods for your weight loss goals can be tough. Because you eat less, we make sure that you do include certain foods and supplements, so you still receive the necessary nutrients.
Your diet may also help minimize any side effects. Certain foods can exacerbate potential gastrointestinal issues that come with weight loss injections. Monitoring spice levels, portions, and nutrients will help ease any adverse reactions.
Get Physical
Slimming down requires getting up—even when you’re also using weight loss injections. We will help you plan an exercise regimen that works with your lifestyle, the season, and your goals. Ideally, we strive for 150-300 minutes of physical activity a week. Because you are losing weight with injections, you can focus on improving cardiovascular fitness and muscle strength. Before you come in, think of activities that you enjoy doing; we can then offer helpful suggestions to help you get the most out of your hobbies.
Find Your Bliss with Weight Loss Injections
You don’t need to struggle on your own to lose weight—find medical support and expert care to make looking, feeling, and living your best more attainable than ever.
We offer two locations for you to receive weight loss injections in Oklahoma City: Willshire Point and Edmond. Learning about your body and achieving your goals can be an educational and empowering experience. You can get started with a complimentary one-on-one consultation to learn more about your options. If you want personalized recommendations for other concerns, just fill out our treatment planner tool with a few details, and one of our experts will send you a custom care plan.
