GLP-1 Injections for Weight Loss Appleton and Green Bay

We are so excited to announce we are now offering prescription medical weight loss with GLP-1. GLP-1 is a prescription, anti-diabetic medication, that has been FDA approved for weight loss. If you are struggling to lose weight via traditional methods, this might be the solution for you.

What Is GLP-1 and How Does It Work?

GLP-1 is a Glucagon-like peptide 1 FDA-approved weekly subcutaneous injection medication indicated for weight loss. GLP-1 works by slowing gastric motility and emptying, making you feel full for a longer period of time. People also report less food cravings. As with anything, individual results will vary, and are not guaranteed. Results are enhanced with a healthy diet and exercise. 

Is GLP-1 Right for You?

This treatment is a particularly good fit for you if you are looking for a long-term solution and/or you need to lose more than 10-15 pounds.

You canNOT be treated with GLP-1 in our practice if you have:

• Personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma
• Diabetes
• History of pancreatitis
• History of multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome
• Chronic kidney disease
• Gallbladder disease or gallstones
• Nursing, pregnant, or trying to get pregnant

What Are the Common Side Effects?

• GI side effects – nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain
• Site reactions
• Fatigue
• Headaches
• Increased sensitivity to alcohol

GLP-1 Injection Pricing

All patients who would like to be evaluated for treatment with GLP-1 require a consultation.  The consultation fee is $75.  If the patient is eligible for treatment and would like to proceed with a same day injection, the consultation fee would be applied to the cost of the first 4 weeks of treatment.  

Once it has been determined that the patient is a good candidate, the patient has 2 options. We are offering patients the opportunity of self-administering the injection at home or practitioner-administering in the office.

Self-administering patients will have an in-office consultation.  The $75 consultation fee is non-refundable and is required at the time of scheduling.  If the patient is a candidate and wishes to proceed with treatment the costs are the following:

• Month 1 = $400
• Month 2 = $400 
• Month 3 = $500 
• Month 4 = $500
• Month 5 = $500

*The medication costs are the same, however a $25/injection fee will be charged if the provider is administering.  The patient can convert to a self-administering patient at any time during the treatment period.

To continue receiving the medication and the prescription weight loss program, patients will need to comply with monthly in-office visits.  Failure to comply will result in discontinuation of the program and medication not being refilled.

We will not accept insurance for GLP-1.  Payment is due in full at time of service.  Fees associated with GLP-1 and prescription weight loss will not be submitted to insurance for reimbursement.  Prescriptions are non-returnable and non-refundable.