weight-management from caring providers
our providers care about your goals and are eager to help you achieve them
Tran Le, MD
Dr. Le trained at the University of Utah Health system where she worked alongside top experts in the Obesity Medicine field and helped a diverse population of patients.
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the science behind the medications
GLP-1 medications
these medicines have taken the weight-loss and medical worlds by storm. before the introduction of these "wonder drugs," most doctors believed that weight loss and obesity were simply willpower problems or issues with the modern diet. that all changed when researchers realized that GLP-1 receptor agonists could help patients lose weight without any other changes to their diet or lifestyle. this definitively proved that it wasn't the patients that were the problem, instead, these patients were living with a disorder that now has a treatment.
sadly, many medical professionals have not kept up with the latest in weight-loss science. most doctors will still tell you that the only way to lose weight is through strict diet and strenuous exercise. we here at texas obesity medicine want you to know that you no longer have to live a life filled with anxiety about missed workouts, food-noise, or the shame associated with yo-yo dieting. now you can live your life as yourself thanks to these clinically-proven medications. newer, more effective GLP-1 medications are coming on the market every year, and texas obesity medicine will ensure that you are able to take advantage of the latest breakthroughs in medical science at affordable prices with providers who care about you.
semaglutide: semaglutide is the same active ingredient used in ozempic and wegovy. patients using semaglutide often experience weight-loss of 15% of their body weight or more without any other changes to diet or exercise. on top of the incredible weight loss, semaglutide has been associated with improvements in blood sugar, heart health, and even longer life. ask dr. le for more details on semaglutide during your appointment!
tirzepatide: the newer, more effective cousin of semaglutide, tirzepatide is the active ingredient in mounjaro and zepbound. tirzepatide has been associated with weight loss of 25% or more of overall body weight with minimal changes in lifestyle. similar to semaglutide, tirzepatide has also been associated with many other improvements in overall health.