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 fat. However, Fatty Liver Disease is a condition in which excess fat builds up inside […]
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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 some initial nausea as your body adjusts to the new hormone levels. But for many […]
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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, addressing obesity and metabolic risk🟢 Once-weekly, non-insulin treatment option for eligible pediatric patients Mounjaro Now […]
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Authored by:Sergey Terushkin, MD, FACS, FASMBS, DABOM, DABS-FPMBS Key Takeaways Is Tirzepatide Safe for High Blood Pressure? A Doctor’s Guide If you’ve been managing high blood pressure for a while, you know the drill. You have to be careful with everything—from the amount of salt in your soup to the cold medicine you pick up […]
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Authored by:Sergey Terushkin, MD, FACS, FASMBS, DABOM, DABS-FPMBS Key Takeaways: Drinking on Tirzepatide: Safety, Risks, and What You Need to Know One of the most frequent questions we hear during consultations is: “Dr. Terushkin, can I still have a glass of wine with dinner while on Tirzepatide?” It is a valid question. Tirzepatide (sold under […]
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Learn about physician-supervised Tirzepatide (Mounjaro®) weight loss treatment available through telehealth across Jacksonville, Tallahassee, Gainesville, Pensacola, Daytona Beach, Ocala, and other North Florida communities. Florida Surgery & Weight Loss Center offers insurance verification, prescription evaluation, affordable self-pay options, and medication delivery for eligible patients.
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Authored by Dr. Terushkin, MD, FACS Key Takeaway: 🟢 Tirzepatide (GLP-1/GIP) weight-loss injections are now available for Hialeah residents seeking powerful appetite control, improved metabolism, and consistent, medically supervised fat loss. 🟢 Start quickly through our Hialeah Online Weight Loss Clinic with fast telehealth visits, personalized dosing plans, and convenient home delivery of Tirzepatide medications […]
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Hair loss reported with tirzepatide (Zepbound or Mounjaro) is usually not caused by the medication itself but by rapid weight loss, which can trigger a temporary condition called telogen effluvium. Clinical trials show hair shedding in about 4–5% of users, especially those losing weight quickly.
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Author: Dr. Sergey Terushkin, MD, FACS Key Takeaway: ✅ Helps stabilize hunger hormones and prevent rapid weight regain✅ Supports steady metabolism, energy, and mood✅ Safe under medical supervision at 2.5–5 mg weekly or biweekly✅ Preserves lean muscle and promotes long-term metabolic health✅ A gradual taper helps the body adopt a new, healthier set point Understanding […]
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Author: Dr. Sergey Terushkin, MD, FACS Key Takeaways: The 30-Second Summary 🟢 Availability: Tirzepatide is FDA-approved and available at our clinic today. Retatrutide is in clinical trials and likely won’t be available until 2026 or 2027. 🟢 Effectiveness: Tirzepatide offers massive weight loss (up to 21%). Retatrutide shows slightly higher potential (~24%), but the difference […]
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