Frequently Asked Questions

Here are answers to commonly asked questions by patients seeking treatment with Medical Weight Loss (DNA-Based).

• What are GLP-1 medications?
  Medicines that act like a hormone your gut releases after eating. They reduce appetite and help you feel full for longer. Semaglutide acts on the GLP-1 pathway; tirzepatide acts on two pathways, GLP-1 and GIP.
• What happens if I stop the medication?
  If you stop medication, your appetite and metabolism will gradually return to their natural baseline. This does not make you "worse" than before, but without a maintenance plan, weight regain is common — just as it is after stopping any treatment that was helping.
  
  That's why our program emphasizes:
  
  • metabolic health
  
  • lifestyle coaching
  
  • relapse-prevention strategies
  
  • follow-up after medication
  
  We help you keep the results, not just achieve them.
• Will my genes decide how much weight I lose?
  No. Genes are one factor among many. Habits, sleep, stress, hormones and medication all matter too.
• Will I need to be on medication forever?
  Not necessarily. Medications such as GLP-1s are tools — not a life sentence. Our goal is to help you lose weight safely, stabilize, and then create a long-term maintenance plan.
  
  Many patients transition to a lower dose or discontinue medication after achieving their goals, while focusing on sustainable habits and metabolic health. Your plan is individualized and always supervised by a physician.
• Can I combine this with GLP-1 medication?
  Yes, if it is medically appropriate. Many patients use their results to shape nutrition while on medication.
• How fast will I lose weight?
  Results vary, but most patients experience steady, gradual weight loss rather than rapid drops. Our focus is on safe and sustainable progress, not crash dieting.
  
  The healthiest and most maintainable rate of loss is typically:
  
  • 1–2 pounds per week on average
  
  Weight can fluctuate from week to week — trends over time matter more than the scale on any single day.