Ozempic Houston Kickstart Weight Loss
- Includes Nutrition Counseling
- 150+ 5-Star Reviews
- Dr. Laurent is a Board-Certified Surgeon
Why Choose Dr. St. Laurent
To Achieve Weight Loss with Ozempic?
Expertise
Dr. St. Laurent is a board-certified bariatric surgeon. As an expert in weight loss, he is uniquely qualified to determine if Ozempic® is right for you, and help you use it to achieve a healthier weight and improved quality of life.
Safety
As a weight loss expert, Dr. St. Laurent knows that all patients are different, and there is no one-size-fits-all solution. He will conduct a careful analysis of your health history to determine if drugs or another solution is the best way to help you enter a healthier new phase of life.
Support
As Dr. St. Laurent's patient, you won't just receive a prescription and be sent on your way. Because nutrition counseling is crucial to the long-term success of any weight loss solution, you will have access to unlimited support to help you make essential lifelong changes.
“Dr. St. Laurent was fantastic. I am so very pleased with my experience at Northwest Endosurgical,”
Jennifer DeHart
Dr. Matthew St. Laurent
Lose Weight And Keep It Off
“Don’t think of it as a weight loss drug. It's a lifestyle change."—Dr. St. Laurent
Ozempic and other weight loss drugs like Mounjaro, Zepbound, and Wegovy quickly became household names as they gained attention for their ability to induce rapid weight loss. Dr. Matthew St. Laurent is a board-certified bariatric surgeon who can help you experience the benefits of Ozempic, but he wants patients to understand that making lifestyle changes is equally important.
As appealing as the concept of a “magic bullet” against obesity may be, the truth is that positive lifestyle modifications are essential to truly transforming your health and quality of life. That's why Dr. St. Laurent's approach is to prescribe these medications to the right candidates while providing the counseling needed to achieve a lasting and substantial change.
Let's Find Out If Ozempic Is Right for You
Ozempic and other drugs have helped millions achieve rapid weight loss, but they aren't right for everyone. During a consultation, Dr. St. Laurent will carefully assess your BMI, your previous efforts to lose weight, your medical history, and other important characteristics to determine if Ozempic can help you safely lose weight.
If you have been unsuccessful in achieving weight loss through dieting, exercise, or even bariatric surgery, Ozempic may be a viable solution for your needs. Don't wait any longer to get a leading surgeon's guidance in losing weight and elevating your quality of life. Write to our Houston bariatric surgeon's office to request your consultation or give us a call:
Understanding the Cost of Ozempic
This treatment approach is highly customized, with special pricing for patients wishing to pay in cash. If you want a clear idea of what you can expect to pay—including how your health insurance will affect your overall cost—we invite you to call us. We will be glad to explain your options, and how our financing options can make weight loss with Ozempic affordable.
How Ozempic Works
Ozempic is approved for diabetes treatment. It is a medication injected once a week to increase insulin production, which lowers blood sugar. The FDA has not approved Ozempic for weight loss, but it can be prescribed for that purpose.
Ozempic mimics glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), a naturally occurring hormone that signals to the brain that you are full. Like bariatric surgery, Ozempic also slows the digestive process. The combined effects of these two changes can result in accelerated weight loss.
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Possible Side Effects
Like all drugs, Ozempic can have side effects. In many cases, these include:
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Vomiting
- Upset Stomach
- Stomach Pain
- Gas
- Flu-Like Symptoms
- Headaches
- Fatigue
- Low Blood Sugar (Among Patients with Type II Diabetes)
These side effects can be controlled through measures such as eating smaller meals more often, eating more slowly, and avoiding fatty foods. With the unlimited counseling you will receive under Dr. St. Laurent's care—including access to a nutritionist—Dr. St. Laurent can help you minimize these side effects and experience maximum treatment benefits.
