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It can be hard to lose weight and keep it off. It\u2019s an issue for many people, too, with <\/span>recent obesity statistics<\/span><\/a> indicating that 4 out of every 10 adults in the United States has obesity.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

One particularly effective option for weight loss is a medication manufactured by Novo Nordisk called <\/span>Wegovy<\/span><\/a> (semaglutide), a once-weekly injectable prescription approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for people with obesity or who are overweight with one or more weight-related medical conditions, such as hypertension (high blood pressure), high cholesterol, or Type 2 diabetes. It is also <\/span>approved to reduce cardiovascular events<\/span><\/a> in adults with heart disease and who either have obesity or are overweight.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Wegovy belongs to a class of medications known as glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists. It acts like the GLP-1 hormone released in the digestive tract in response to eating, which prompts the pancreas to release more insulin. As a result, it helps lower the amount of sugar in the bloodstream. It also helps slow down the process of digestion and makes people feel fuller sooner.<\/span><\/p>\n

While you may have heard of many Wegovy success stories, results may vary. We\u2019ll share some real-world Wegovy results and give you an idea of what you can expect in the first month and beyond.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

RELATED: <\/b>How much does Wegovy cost?<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

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Real-world results and success stories of Wegovy users<\/span><\/h2>\n

\u201cThe weight loss landscape has really changed with the advent of medications like Wegovy,\u201d says gastroenterologist and obesity medicine specialist <\/span>Michelle Pearlman, MD<\/span><\/a>. In the past, patients approached her to ask for guidance on weight loss.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cA majority of my patients come to me seeking advice specifically on whether or not they are candidates for GLP-1 medications and to help manage the medication and dietary plan to ensure long-term success,\u201d Dr. Pearlman says.<\/span><\/p>\n

However, Wegovy isn\u2019t for everyone. Wegovy, like other drugs in its class, should not be used in people with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma or multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome type 2.<\/span><\/p>\n

Case studies of weight loss achieved with Wegovy<\/span><\/h3>\n

In the past, experts considered achieving a 5% weight loss when taking an approved anti-obesity medication to be a clinically meaningful response, as the <\/span>New England Journal of Medicine<\/span><\/i><\/a> notes. Yet in the journal\u2019s double-blind clinical trial of people who took semaglutide over 68 weeks, 69% of participants lost at least 10% of their body weight, and 50.5% lost at least 15% by the 68-week mark.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Rekha Kumar, MD, an endocrinologist, obesity medicine specialist, and chief medical officer at <\/span>Found<\/span><\/a>, cautions that people should understand that different people can have different results from Wegovy, based on a number of factors, including their age, sex, menopausal status, and others. \u201cAlthough clinical trial results show 15% loss of total body weight at the one-year mark, real-world experience is more variable,\u201d Dr. Kumar says. While Wegovy is touted as a miracle drug for many, the Wegovy success rate may vary.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Research from 2023<\/span><\/a> suggests that, while bariatric surgery may still be more effective in helping people lose the most weight, semaglutide injections are a very effective alternative. Plus, they are less invasive and carry fewer risks of complications than surgery.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Wegovy user reviews and testimonials<\/span><\/h3>\n

Shannarose Guma, MD<\/span><\/a>, a primary care physician with Mercy Personal Physicians at Ellicott City in Maryland, reports that her patients have been very pleased with their Wegovy experience. Some have lost more weight than others, but no one seems unhappy with their results.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cNot only did they lose weight, they just felt better overall,\u201d Dr. Guma says, explaining that some patients have told her that their joints hurt less and they have more energy as the weight has come off. Their risk of heart attack and stroke also declines with weight loss.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Some patients taking Wegovy also experience some benefits beyond weight loss. For example, they find that they have more mental energy to devote to other aspects of their life besides food. \u201cPeople talk about getting rid of the \u2018food noise,\u2019\u201d says <\/span>Kathleen Jordan, MD<\/span><\/a>, a menopause-trained internal medicine physician and chief medical officer of Midi Health. \u201cYou\u2019re not thinking about food, eating, and dieting all the time.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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