Weight Loss
Medication journey starts here
Basics of Weight Loss
Activity = 15,000 steps a day
Food = Calories in must be less than calories out.
More veggies and protein, less fruit and fatty foods.
No soda, fast food, or microwave dinners.
Hydration = Drink 1/2 your body weight in oz.
Sleep = 7 to 8hr of sleep or rest nightly.
Medication
Targeted weight loss with weekly injections.
$400 for 1 month or 4 weeks (1st month 5 weeks)
Drug Class:
GLP1 + GIP agonist
What it does:
Increases insulin production, lowers glucagon secretion, and regulates appetite.
By slowing motility of intestines, your food is digested slower, causing a feeling of fullness faster. Insulin is secreted by the pancreas to keep your blood sugars from spiking and increases energy.
Benefits:
Weight Loss
Decreased appetite & cravings
A1C reduction (if diabetic type 2)
Improved cardio-metabolism
Side Effects:
Common: nausea/ vomit, constipation/ diarrhea, acid reflux/ stomach pain
Serious: Allergic, thyroid tumor, Kidney damage, diabetic retinopathy, pancreas or gallbladder inflammation.
Contraindication: Family hx of multiple endocrine neoplasia, hx of pancreatitis, or thyroid cancer. BMI<25.
OFFICE PHONE
Call or Text: (541) 262 - 6470
*Secure Voicemails/ Texts
*Phone is rarely answered.
**GET ON THE SCHEDULE if you Need Medical Advice, Need to talk with Barb, or Need a Medication Refill**
OFFICE FAX: (833) 970 - 0970
PATIENT HOURS
Monday 12p-5p
Tuesday 9a-12p
Wednesday Office by appt
Thursday: 9a-12p
*Expedited/ After hour visits should not be needed, but are available daily for a fee.
*DO NOT come to the office if you are sick*
**Digital Clinic is not a substitute for the ER or Urgent care. **If you are having an emergency or developed an infection, go to the Emergency Room or Urgent Care.**