Weight Loss
Medical Assisted Weight Loss Program in Colorado
If you want to lose weight and keep it off, now is the time to begin your journey with help from the medical team at The Weight Conscious Mental Health Clinic, LLC. The Weight Conscious medical-assisted weight management program will help you reach and maintain your goal weight.
Losing weight is the first step toward a healthy lifestyle. At The Weight Conscious Mental Health Clinic, we realize that every patient’s weight loss journey is highly personal – no two experiences are alike – which is why we customize our physician-supervised weight loss program for your individual needs.
The dedicated providers at The Weight Conscious can provide the expert guidance and support needed to help you achieve your weight loss goals. Learn about what we offer and what to expect below.
Weight Loss Medications
Our providers may prescribe one or more of the following medications for you:
Phentermine
Phentermine, an appetite suppressant, is the most popular weight loss pill in the US. There are a number of brand names for phentermine, including Adipex-P® and Lomaira®. In clinical studies, it has been shown to promote weight loss when used for a short time (up to 12 weeks).
Topamax®
Topamax (topiramate) has been used as a treatment for epilepsy and migraines for years, but it is also used off-label in combination with phentermine for weight loss. Many people who take Topamax experience appetite reduction or suppression as a side effect. Patients who take Topamax with phentermine are often able to lose weight faster.
Wellbutrin / Naltrexone (Contrave)
Wellbutrin / Naltrexone (Contrave) is a prescription weight loss medication that may help adults who are overweight or obese lose weight and keep it off. It is believed to affect two areas of the brain to reduce hunger and help control cravings.
Weight Loss Injection with Levocarnitine
Semaglutide is a glucagon-like peptide (GLP-1) analog approved in 2017 as a treatment method for improving glycemic control in patients with Type 2 diabetes. Semaglutide shows great promise for patients who are having difficulty losing weight. Studies have demonstrated that Semaglutide reduced appetite, improved control of eating, and reduced food cravings in addition to improved glycemic control. The greatest weight loss benefits were observed when Semaglutide is used in combination with lifestyle changes, such as improved diet and consistent exercise. L-Carnitine is an amino acid that benefits energy levels by transporting fatty acids into the mitochondria, where they can be burned up and used as fuel. For this reason, many take carnitine as a weight-loss supplement to help accelerate fat burning. L-Carnitine is an amino acid that benefits energy levels by transporting fatty acids into the mitochondria, where they can be burned up and used as fuel. For this reason, many take carnitine as a weight-loss supplement to help accelerate fat burning.
- Reduces food intake by lowering appetite.
- It slows food digestion in the stomach.
- Decrease body fat percentage.
- Weight loss.
- Decreased cardiovascular outcomes in subjects with type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
- Lower HbA1c levels.
- Enhance the growth of β cells in the pancreas.
Weight Loss Injection with Cyanocobalamin
Tirzepatide Plus is a once-weekly GIP (glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide) receptor and GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) receptor agonist, representing a new class of medicines studied for the treatment of obesity. Tirzepatide is a single peptide that triggers the body’s receptors for GIP and GLP-1, two natural incretin hormones. Cyanocobalamin will help increase energy.
GIP has decreased food intake and increased energy expenditure, resulting in weight reductions. Combined with a GLP-1 receptor agonist, it has a more significant effect on glucose and body weight effects.
As with any medication, there are potential side effects that our trained medical providers will discuss with you, but we sometimes forget that obesity may result in even worse side effects (high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, sleep apnea, etc.).
In most cases, the benefit of using these medications is greater than the risks. We will provide you with full information during your visit and address all your concerns. Each of these medications should be used in conjunction with a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity.
At The Weight Conscious Mental Health Clinic, we believe in a step approach to medical weight loss. We never start you with all meds at one time. The bottom line is to lose weight and not reach a plateau as you have before.
Information About Your Visits
Your first visit will consist of a visit with a board-certified medical professional, who will take your full history, perform a thorough examination, and order labs, as needed.
During your follow-up appointments, you will receive a prescription refill as needed, a blood pressure check, and a consultation. Throughout your weight loss journey, we recommend you keep track of calories and your weight history for free with My Fitness Pal.
“Ready to lose weight and keep it off once and for all? Call The Weight Conscious Mental Health Clinic for medical-assisted weight loss at (720) 256-9005, or book an appointment online. We offer the guidance and support you need to achieve your weight loss goals.”
Weight Loss Q&A
Many people struggle to lose weight on their own. If you’ve tried to lose weight unsuccessfully or have lost weight, but are unable to maintain your goal weight, a medically assisted weight loss program is a safe and effective solution.
Your risks for several diseases increase if you are overweight or obese. You can decrease your risks and improve your overall health by losing weight. Reaching your goal weight significantly lowers your risk of:
- Hypertension
- High cholesterol
- Heart disease
- Diabetes
- Stroke
- Certain cancers
- Joint pain
- Back pain
- Anxiety
- Depression
During your first visit with a member of the team, you will receive a full medical history and thorough exam, including calculating your body mass index (BMI) and customizing the weight loss program to help you reach your goal weight. Bloodwork is ordered if needed.
The weight loss program consists of monthly visits with a provider. Your medical-assisted weight loss program includes:
- Body mass index (BMI) calculation
- Vitamin B12 injections (optional)
- FDA-approved weight loss medication
- Low-carbohydrate diet
- Exercise program
You will meet with a provider every two weeks for guidance throughout your weight loss journey.
The Weight Conscious Mental Health Clinic prescribes FDA-approved weight loss medications, including:
- Phentermine
- Topamax®
- Wellbutrin / Naltrexone (Contrave®)
- Weight Loss Injection (Comparable to Semaglutide / Levocarnitine Injections)
- B12 Injections
As with any prescription medication, each weight loss prescription has the potential for side effects. Your provider will discuss all potential side effects with you at your first appointment.
It is important to remember that obesity also results in side effects, and it is believed the benefit of using these medications to lose weight is greater than the potential risks.
Our vitamin lipotropic injection can maximize weight loss efforts while increasing your vitamin and mineral intake. These injections contain the following:
- Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) is essential for the functioning of the heart, muscles, and nervous system, and helps the body cells convert carbohydrates into energy.
- Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) is an easily absorbed micronutrient that plays a key role in energy metabolism, as well as the metabolizing of fats, carbohydrates, proteins, and ketone bodies (a vital source of energy during fasting).
- Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide) is important for the conversion of food to energy, and assists in the functioning of the digestive system, skin, and nerves.
- Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) helps the nervous and immune systems function efficiently and supports the 100 enzymes involved in protein metabolism. It is also essential for red blood cell metabolism.
- Vitamin B12a (Hydroxocobalamin) is an energy booster and is one of the most important B-complex vitamins. It supports the formation of red blood cells and the maintenance of a healthy nervous system. It also aids with the metabolism of fats and carbohydrates, and helps support the growth of healthy blood cells, nerve cells, and proteins in the body.
- L-Carnitine is a naturally occurring amino acid that plays a vital role in the metabolism of fat. It functions as a transporter of fatty acids into the mitochondria, the metabolic furnace of the cell.
- MICC is an acronym for the compounds: L-Methionine, Inositol, Choline, and Cyanocobalamin. These are lipotropic agents which help with the breakdown of fat during metabolism in the body. Often referred to as “fat burning” injections, these components, especially inositol and choline, have been found to improve mental function and feelings of depression.
Ingredients and Their Roles
Methionine: is one of nine essential amino acids in humans (provided by food), Methionine is required for growth and tissue repair. A sulfur-containing amino acid, methionine improves the tone and pliability of skin, hair, and strengthens nails. Involved in many detoxifying processes, sulfur provided by methionine protects cells from pollutants, slows cell aging, and is essential for absorption and bioavailability of selenium and zinc. Methionine chelates heavy metals, such as lead and mercury, aiding their excretion. It also acts as a lipotropic agent and prevents excess fat buildup in the liver. As SAMe (S-adenysylmethionine), methionine has been considered an antidepressant.
Inositol: is a small molecule with structural similarity to glucose. It is a vitamin-like compound (pseudovitamin) that is sometimes said to belong to the class of B- complex vitamins and it is involved in cellular signaling and as a component of cell membranes.
Choline: is important as a precursor of acetylcholine, as a methyl donor in various metabolic processes, and in lipid metabolism and prevents excessive fat build-up in the liver.
Cyanocobalamin: Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin) is necessary for hematopoiesis, neural metabolism, DNA and RNA production, carbohydrate, fat, and protein metabolism. B12 improves iron functions in the metabolic cycle and assists folic acid in choline synthesis.
Customized Weight Loss
All visits are conducted via telehealth with a dedicated board-certified provider who would be interacting with you from the comfort of your home. The provider will take a full history including medical history and past dieting history, perform a thorough examination, order lab work, and calculation of your body mass index (BMI). We will make a customized weight loss plan which may include B12 shots, an appetite suppressant, and an exercise regimen. We would need you to buy a digital blood pressure machine and a digital weighing scale so that we can monitor your progress remotely. We now have the capability to prescribe medications remotely and medication(s) delivered to your home address.
BMI is a measure of body fat based on your weight and height. Because it doesn’t measure body fat directly, it’s not accurate enough to be used as a diagnostic tool. Instead, it’s used as a screening tool to identify potential weight problems in adults. Typically, those with a BMI of 27 percent or greater are candidates for a medical-assisted weight loss program.
Our weight loss program centers on following a diet where one does not have to calorie count to lose weight. Our use of appetite suppressants in an appropriate setting promotes weight loss by increasing your metabolism, decreasing hunger pangs, and controlling cravings.
The cost of the program costs varies, depending on choosing option, which includes a visit with your provider, prescription medication, and/or monthly B12 Shots.
Ready to lose weight and keep it off once and for all? Call The Weight Conscious Mental Health Clinic for medical-assisted weight loss in Colorado at (720) 256-9005, or book an appointment online. We offer the guidance and support you need to achieve your weight loss goals.