Weight Loss Management in Westchester, NY

What are GLP-1s?

Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) medications work by releasing the GLP-1 hormone in the body. This controls your blood sugar, slows digestion, suppresses your appetite, and makes you feel fuller longer, facilitating weight loss. Originally designed to treat diabetes, these medications have now been approved for weight loss and weight management as well.

What are GIP Receptor Agonists?

GIP receptor agonists are a class of drugs that can help treat type 2 diabetes and obesity by working with the hormones responsible for your hunger. They increase insulin production and slow digestion. They also lower blood sugar and make you feel fuller longer while also suppressing your appetite.

Who is a Good Candidate for Weight Loss Management?

Our weight loss management program is appropriate for anyone looking to lose weight, but there are some criteria for who the medications are best for. If you have a BMI of over 30 or a BMI of 27 or higher and one weight-related health condition, you are likely a perfect candidate for treatment. We also recommend patients have realistic expectations and be nonsmokers. To determine if you’re a good candidate for Weight Loss Management, schedule a consultation with us.

Treatment Areas of Weight Loss Management

• For Digestion – Slows gastric emptying, regulates gut motility, and enhances insulin secretion, which helps control blood sugar levels and promotes satiety.
• For Obesity – Reduces appetite which increases feelings of fullness and slows gastric emptying, leading to decreased food intake and cravings.
• For Appetite Reduction – Binds to receptors in the brain that signal feelings of fullness and slows gastric emptying, leading to prolonged satiety after meals.
• For Blood Sugar Levels – Works to control blood sugar levels, which reduces frequent, unhealthy cravings and hunger.

What to Expect from Weight Loss Management at Thrive Wellness & Aesthetics

Our weight loss management program begins with an initial consultation where we will run a BMI and weight analysis. We’ll also take your vitals and look at your most recent lab work. If you qualify as a good candidate, we’ll prescribe medications and provide diet and fitness recommendations. We’ll also show you how to inject the medication so you know what to do when you return home.

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Follow-up appointments will include weigh-ins, monitoring of BMI and vitals, and a review of food intake and exercise. Any adjustments to medications will also be made at this time.

As for results, you will likely see some changes 8-12 weeks into treatment, with full improvements within a year. Patients can look forward to seeing a 10-15% reduction in their body weight.

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Dana Protomastro, AGPCNP-BC, is a certified primary care nurse practitioner who is a proven leader in the medical community. She has over 25 years of experience delivering exceptional care with a holistic approach in perioperative care, plastic surgery, and aesthetic medicine.

Dana has introduced cutting-edge, non-invasive technologies into her practice as wellness-based alternatives to surgical procedures. She works closely with men and women of all ages to determine the best treatment method for their individual needs. Some of her specialties include laser treatments, micro needling, Botox, fillers and the integration of skincare products.

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