FAQ

Our telehealth weight management program provides access to FDA-approved medications for chronic weight management, including semaglutide (brand name Wegovy®) and tirzepatide (brand name Zepbound®), when clinically appropriate. Care begins with a virtual consultation, where a licensed medical provider reviews your health history, goals, and lab results if available. If eligible, you may be prescribed medication and paired with a personalized plan that includes ongoing coaching, lifestyle recommendations, and follow-up telehealth visits for safe monitoring.

Yes. Even though you’ll eat less while on medication, our focus is helping you get the right nutrition for long-term health. We’ll coach you on how to keep your protein intake high, add nutrient-rich foods, and use supplements when needed. This ensures you protect your lean muscle, avoid fatigue, and feel supported while you lose weight. Our approach makes healthy eating simple, realistic, and sustainable, even with a busy lifestyle.

No two patients are the same — and neither are their plans. At Suncoast Trim Clinic, we tailor your care based on your health history, goals, and lifestyle. Your provider adjusts your medication dose as needed, and your RN coach helps you with meal planning, stress management, sleep habits, and exercise guidance. You’ll never feel like “just a number” — your program evolves with you as you progress.

Several factors affect how quickly and effectively you lose weight, including:

1. Consistency with GLP-1 or GIP/GLP-1 medications
2. Nutritional balance and adequate protein intake
3. Sleep quality and stress levels
4. Daily movement and strength training
5. Individual metabolism and medical conditions

Our telehealth team helps you optimize each of these areas so your weight loss is effective and sustainable.

Patients report improvements such as:

• Reduction in weight over time
• Less frequent food cravings and decreased appetite
• Increased confidence, energy, and mobility
• Improvements in markers like blood sugar and cholesterol (when monitored)

Individual experiences vary, and results cannot be guaranteed.

Unlike many weight loss clinics that require high upfront costs or in-person fees, our telehealth model keeps care accessible and cost-effective. For $129 every 28 days, you receive:

• Virtual physician oversight
• RN-led coaching and accountability
• Lifestyle tools and supplement discounts

Medications are prescribed through major pharmacies at competitive prices. This makes our program one of the most affordable telehealth weight loss options without sacrificing quality care.

Yes. Like all prescription medications, semaglutide and tirzepatide can cause side effects. The most common are nausea, diarrhea, constipation, or stomach upset, especially during dose adjustments. Rare but serious risks may include pancreatitis, gallbladder issues, or thyroid C-cell tumors (in animal studies). These medications are not appropriate for everyone. During your consultation, a licensed provider will review potential risks and determine if treatment is safe for you.

Our program is intended for adults with a BMI ≥30 (obesity) or BMI ≥27 (overweight) with at least one weight-related health condition such as high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, or high cholesterol, in line with FDA prescribing guidelines. Eligibility is determined after a medical evaluation by one of our licensed providers.

Yes. Certain medical conditions may mean these medications are not safe or appropriate for you. Contraindications include:

• A personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC)
• A history of Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2)
• Previous serious allergic reaction (hypersensitivity) to semaglutide, tirzepatide, or any component of the medication
• Pregnancy or breastfeeding (these medications are not recommended during these times)

In addition, people with a history of pancreatitis, gallbladder disease, or severe gastrointestinal issues may not be good candidates and will require careful medical evaluation.

During your telehealth consultation, a licensed provider will review your medical history and current medications to determine if treatment is safe, effective, and clinically appropriate for you.