Medical Weight Loss
If you've counted calories, tried the apps and put in the workouts and the scale still hasn't moved much, you're not alone. Summit's medical weight loss program combines provider oversight, lab work when your provider recommends it, prescription options when appropriate and hands-on coaching, so you also learn the nutrition, fitness and accountability habits that go with it.
Where bloodwork fits
Hormones and metabolism both play a part in how your body handles weight, so the program includes ongoing medical supervision. Bloodwork isn't required to start medical weight loss, including semaglutide or tirzepatide, though your provider may recommend it for some patients. If you have bloodwork, your panel includes A1c, a comprehensive metabolic panel, lipids, thyroid markers (TSH, free T3 and free T4), vitamin D and a CBC, along with the hormone markers in Summit's standard panel. A licensed provider reviews the results with you, together with your health history, current medications and goals.
What the program can include
- Provider supervision. A licensed provider decides whether a prescription medication is appropriate for you and oversees your care from the first visit on.
- Prescription options, including GLP-1 medications, when appropriate. Your provider discusses specific options with you after reviewing your history and any labs.
- Coaching through our 1st Phorm partnership. Summit partners with 1st Phorm to pair you with a weight loss coach and trainer, plus access to the 1st Phorm App for nutrition guidance, workouts and accountability.
- Regular check-ins. Your provider tracks how you're doing, watches for side effects and adjusts your plan. Check-ins can happen in a clinic or by telehealth.
Is it right for you?
Not every medication is right for every person. Before recommending anything, your provider reviews your full medical history, current medications and supplements. For example, GLP-1 medications such as tirzepatide aren't used by people with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid cancer or multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome type 2. If medication isn't a fit, your provider will talk through other parts of the program.
Side effects to know about
The most common side effects of GLP-1 medications are gastrointestinal, such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or constipation, especially early in treatment. Less common risks include gallbladder problems and pancreatitis. Your provider reviews these with you before you start and checks in with you throughout.
Guides to read before your consult
Want more detail first? Read about supervised GLP-1 weight loss in St. Charles County, life after stopping semaglutide and the role hormones play in weight loss.
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Frequently asked questions
How is your medical weight loss different from other programs?
It combines provider supervision, bloodwork when your provider recommends it, prescription options such as GLP-1 medications when appropriate, plus coaching through our 1st Phorm partnership: a weight loss coach and trainer, and access to the 1st Phorm App for nutrition and workouts.
Which weight loss medications do you prescribe?
Prescription options, including GLP-1 medications, are part of the program when a licensed provider determines they're appropriate for you. Your provider discusses specific options after reviewing your health history, current medications and any labs.
Do you offer semaglutide and tirzepatide?
Yes. Semaglutide (a GLP-1 medication) and tirzepatide (a GLP-1 and GIP medication) are weekly injections a licensed provider may prescribe when they're appropriate for you. A provider consult comes first, so your provider can review your health history and current medications, and any prescription comes with coaching on nutrition, protein and strength training to help you keep muscle while you lose fat.
What's the difference between semaglutide and tirzepatide?
Both are weekly injections that work on appetite and blood sugar signals. Semaglutide acts on one hormone pathway (GLP-1), while tirzepatide acts on two (GLP-1 and GIP). Which one fits depends on your health history, goals, current medications and how you tolerate treatment, so your provider talks through both options with you before prescribing.
Do I need labs to start medical weight loss?
No. Bloodwork isn't required to start medical weight loss, including semaglutide or tirzepatide. You start with a consult with our team, and your provider may recommend labs for some patients based on your health history. If you do have labs drawn, they include A1c, a comprehensive metabolic panel, lipids, thyroid markers, vitamin D and a CBC, and a licensed provider reviews the results with you.
Will I regain weight after stopping?
Medication works best alongside nutrition, training and sleep habits. Your coach and provider help you build those habits during the program, and your provider will talk with you about what to expect if you stop or taper.
Can check-ins be done by telehealth?
Yes. Check-ins can happen in a clinic or by telehealth, and medication ships to your home.
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