During your visit, we will initially go over your past medical history and the current medications you are taking. Also, and family history which may be contributory. We will then focus on your current efforts to reach your health goals and if GLP 1 analogues may be the right step for you. We will ask you to have your most recent blood work with you (BMP, TSH, A1c); or you can also send it to us ahead of time. Side effect profile will also be discussed. Of note, if you do not have any labs available to you or are unable to get them done, I can prescribe them to be done 1 week prior at Sonora or Labcorp (self pay) which you can bring to the consultation appointment. Injectables are once a week of initial dosing; and titrating up as needed. Goal would be to eventually wean to maintenance dosing and ultimately off the medication as tolerated. On average it can take about 4-12 months to get to your target weight depending on various factors.