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Most patients lose 5–10% of their body weight in the first 3 months on semaglutide once they reach an effective dose. For many, this equals 8–18+ pounds, depending on starting weight, dose, and lifestyle factors.

In this article, I’ll share what I see in real clinical practice — including before and after patterns, realistic timelines, and what patients can expect in the first 3, 6, and 12 months on tirzepatide. This is not hype. This...

Authored by:Sergey Terushkin, MD, FACS, FASMBS, DABOM, DABS-FPMBS Key Takeaways Navigating Red Meat on a Weight Loss Journey If you have been visiting Florida Surgery and Weight Loss Center, you know that “Protein First” is our golden rule. Whether you...

Storing medications like Ozempic®, Wegovy®, Mounjaro®, and Zepbound® in Florida takes extra care. Heat, humidity, and travel can affect how these medications work. Even a short time in a hot car can reduce effectiveness. Knowing how to store your medication...

Authored by:Sergey Terushkin, MD, FACS, FASMBS, DABOM, DABS-FPMBS Key Takeaways What Is Fatty Liver Disease? The liver is the body’s powerhouse, playing a critical role in metabolism, detoxification, and energy storage. In a healthy person, the liver contains very little...

Authored by: Karla K. Mioduchoski, FNP-BC  Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner & Hormone Specialist Key Takeaways Medical Supervision for TRT Side Effects Florida Surgery and Weight Loss Center provides comprehensive men’s health services, including medically supervised hormone optimization. For men suffering...

Authored by:Sergey Terushkin, MD, FACS, FASMBS, DABOM, DABS-FPMBS Key Takeaways Mounjaro (Tirzepatide) Impact on Bowel Function When you start a powerful metabolic medication like Mounjaro (Tirzepatide) or Zepbound, you expect certain changes. You expect significant appetite suppression. You likely expect...

Author: Dr. Terushkin, MD, FACS Key Takeaway: 🟢 FDA-approved for children and adolescents aged 10+ with type 2 diabetes🟢 Used with diet and exercise to improve glycemic control🟢 Sustained HbA1c reduction demonstrated for up to one year🟢 Meaningful BMI reduction,...