Weight Loss Management in Jacksonville FL
About seven in ten Americans struggle with their weight, and for most of these people, this is a struggle they live with throughout their entire lives.
Weight loss centers such as Northeast Florida Internal Medicine in Jacksonville, Florida, have a dedicated team, led by Elyssa Blissenbach, MD, and Lea-Anne Griffis, APRN, who deeply understands the struggles that come with losing weight and caring for your overall health.
Combined they have unique experience in both internal and obesity medicine and can ensure you safely reach a healthy weight and achieve your weight loss goals. They provide weight loss services using the latest, most advanced, and proven weight loss medications. They are here so you can have long-term success with your weight for the rest of your life.
Weight Loss in Jacksonville Fl FAQ
When might I need weight loss management?
We help people who struggle to reach or maintain a healthy weight. We also help people experiencing weight-related medical conditions like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and Type 2 diabetes.
How does weight loss management work?
Weight loss management centers on your unique needs. The team will evaluate your weight, medical history, body mass index (BMI), disease risk factors, and current health status to determine which approach will have the best results for you. There are many options beyond weight loss surgery.
Then, the team recommends a weight loss program just for you. As a board-certified obesity medicine specialist, Dr. Blissenbach is an expert in all types of weight loss and keeps up with the latest methods. She’s also dedicated time to developing her own effective weight loss methods.
What medications can help with weight loss management?
While a healthy diet and exercise are crucial for sustained weight loss, some medications and supplements can jump-start and speed up your weight loss. Northeast Florida Internal Medicine offers options such as:
Peptide therapy
Peptide therapy with AOD 9604 involves taking oral lozenges or, alternatively, subcutaneous injections. AOD 9604 is a natural peptide that can stimulate fat burning and weight loss without serious side effects. It’s among the few select peptides to have FDA approval and an excellent safety rating.
Mounjaro™
Mounjaro injections are FDA-approved for blood sugar reduction for people with Type 2 diabetes. This drug helps patients lose a significant amount of weight.
Ozempic®
Ozempic is an injectable drug that’s also FDA-approved for treating high blood sugar in patients with Type 2 diabetes. The drug’s main ingredient is semaglutide, which brings about weight loss.
Wegovy®
Wegovy is an injectable drug that is FDA-approved for weight loss. The active ingredient is the same as Ozempic’s. You must have a BMI of 27 or higher and at least one weight-related medical problem like hypertension, Type 2 diabetes, or high cholesterol to take Wegovy. If you don’t have any of these health problems, but have a BMI of 30 or higher, you also qualify for Wegovy.
Phentermine
Phentermine is a prescription medicine that minimizes your appetite cravings. You’ll feel less hungry and feel fuller for longer.
Contrave®
Contrave is a weight loss medication that is designed to regulate your hunger. It’s FDA-approved and recommended for people with a BMI of 27 or higher and have one other medical condition like high cholesterol or high blood pressure.
Qsymia®
Qsymia is an extended-release capsule that combines phentermine and topiramate. This medication is best combined with physical activity and a reduced-calorie diet.
If you’re interested in learning about new and better paths to weight loss, Northeast Florida Internal Medicine can and will help.
