Weight-loss Management

At Renova Health, we provide comprehensive medical weight-loss management tailored to the individual. Our approach is rooted in evidence-based medicine and designed to support sustainable, long-term success through individualized treatment, expert guidance, and ongoing care.

Your weight-loss journey begins with a comprehensive 30-minute consultation focused on understanding your unique health history and goals. During this visit, we'll review your medical and family history, discuss your lifestyle, nutrition, exercise habits, and previous weight-loss experiences, and take baseline body measurements to help track your progress over time.

We'll also explain how the medication works, what to expect during treatment, potential side effects, and the lifestyle changes that can help you achieve the best possible results. Together, we'll develop a personalized treatment plan designed to support your long-term success.

Your Initial Consultation

Weight-loss management is an ongoing partnership, and we're here to support you every step of the way. Most patients self-administer their weekly injections at home after receiving instruction during their initial visit. If you're not comfortable giving yourself injections, you're always welcome to come into the office for weekly administration.

We typically schedule an in-person follow-up appointment every four weeks to monitor your progress, review your response to treatment, discuss any concerns or side effects, and make adjustments to your treatment plan as needed.

Ongoing Follow-Up Care

Benefits of GLP-1 Therapy

  • Weight Loss & Appetite Control

    GLP-1 medications act on appetite-regulating pathways in the brain and gastrointestinal system to help reduce hunger and improve satiety. By slowing gastric emptying and enhancing signals of fullness, these medications can decrease overall caloric intake in a physiologic, non-restrictive way.

    Clinically, patients often experience:

    • Reduced appetite and decreased frequency of hunger signals

    • Improved satiety following smaller, more appropriate portion sizes

    • Decreased cravings and less reward-driven or impulsive eating behaviors

    • Gradual, sustained weight loss

  • Improved Blood Sugar Regulation

    GLP-1 medications help the body regulate insulin more effectively and can lower blood sugar levels, which is especially beneficial for people with:

    • Prediabetes

    • Insulin resistance

    • Type 2 Diabetes

    In some cases, weight loss and improved insulin sensitivity may even reduce progression to diabetes.

  • Cardiovascular Advantages

    GLP-1 medications medications help reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events, including heart attack, stroke, and cardiovascular-related death.

  • Better Energy, Confidence & Quality of Life

    Many patients report improvements in:

    • Energy levels

    • Mobility and physical comfort

    • Confidence and body image

    • Sleep quality

    • Overall quality of life

Frequently Asked Questions

  • GLP-1 medications are generally well tolerated by most patients.

    • The most common side effects are: nausea, constipation, fatigue, vomiting, and diarrhea.

    • Less common side effects include: acute gallbladder disease, acute kidney injury, and syncope.

    A rare but very serious side effect of pancreatitis can occur.

    *There are certain supplements and medications we can prescribe to help alleviate some of these side effects.

    • If you have a personal or family history of Medullary Thyroid Cancer, Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia, or Pancreatitis.

    • If you are currently breast feeding

    • If you are currently pregnant or planning to become pregnant

    • If you are a diabetic, your medications should be prescribed and managed by your primary care provider or a specialist.