What Happens If I Stop Taking Semaglutide or Tirzepatide? Will I Gain It All Back?
This is probably the most honest conversation I have with patients. Studies show that most people regain some weight after stopping GLP-1 medications. How much they regain depends on whether they changed their eating habits and activity level during treatment, or if they relied entirely on the medication. I tell my patients from Bellflower, South Gate, Lynwood, and Bell Gardens: use the time on the medication to build habits. The appetite suppression gives you a window to learn what proper portions look like, to get used to eating less without feeling deprived, and to start exercising if you haven't been. Patients who build those habits keep more of their weight off. Patients who change nothing except taking the shot tend to regain more.
How Our Program Is Different From Buying It Online
You can buy semaglutide from online telehealth companies, but here's what you're missing: medical oversight. We can run labs before starting treatment. I check your kidney function, liver function, thyroid, and A1C. I see you monthly to track your progress and adjust your dose. If you develop side effects, I address them immediately rather than you emailing a faceless support team. The compounded semaglutide from some online sources also varies in quality and purity. We use verified, pharmaceutical-grade products. When it comes to something you're injecting into your body weekly, quality and supervision matter.
What Results Look Like
Most patients lose 2 to 4 pounds per week once they reach their therapeutic dose, which takes about 4 to 8 weeks of gradual titration. Over six months, losing 30 to 50 pounds is realistic for patients who start significantly overweight. I track every patient's progress monthly with weigh-ins and body measurements. Some patients combine the weight loss program with liposuction or a tummy tuck once they've reached their goal weight to address loose skin. That's a common pathway here.
Convenient Location
Our Downey office is close to Bellflower, South Gate, Lynwood, and Bell Gardens. Monthly check-ins are quick. Call (714) 544-8678 to get started. Hablamos espanol. We'll discuss pricing, medication options, and your weight loss goals during your first visit. We also offer virtual consultations and ship you the medication if you can't come to our physical offices.
Pricing for the Peptide Shots.
I'll tell you the exact cost before we start, no surprises. We also offer membership pricing that brings the cost down if you plan to maintain your results over time.
Semaglutide: Starting dose of 0.5mg, weekly shot for four weeks: $220
Tirzepatide: Starting dose of 3mg, weekly shots for four weeks: $280
Retatrutide: Staring dose of 2mg, weekly shots for four weeks: $300
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