Our GLP-1 Patients Lost an Average of 22 lbs in Five Months
Most Weight Lost - 49 lbs
Get Started for Only $75 per Week
Call (813) 519-5354 to speak with a specialist
Losing weight is hard. Our doctors can help.
Losing weight can be difficult and frustrating. Excess weight affects your participation in the quality of lifestyle and health you deserve. With the help of GLP-1 medication you can achieve your goals and unlock your potential life in so many ways.
With the support of our care team and guidance from our doctors, patients can reach their weight loss goals and maintain them long-term.
Three Simple Steps For Losing Weight
Make an appointment for an assessment with our physician and complete a simple online form detailing your medical history and weight loss objectives.
At the appointment your doctor will partner with you to recommend and prescribe the most effective treatments and lifestyle changes tailored to your goals, providing personalized guidance to ensure you use the medications safely and successfully for weight loss and overall health.
Next, your medications will be shipped directly to your home. You will also receive guidance on meal planning while taking the GLP-1. Your physician and care team will offer continuous supervision and support throughout your treatment.
8270 Woodland Center Bvld
Tampa, FL 33614
Phone: (813) 519-5354
| Monday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
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| Tuesday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Get on I-175 W 1 min (0.3 mi) Head south on 5th St S toward 4th Ave S 436 ft Turn right onto Delmar Terr S 499 ft Take the ramp to I-275 0.2 mi Take I-275 N and FL-589 Toll N to W Waters Ave in Town 'n' Country. Take exit 6A from FL-589 Toll N 23 min (23.9 mi) Merge onto I-175 W 0.5 mi Take the exit onto I-275 N toward Tampa 16.5 mi Use the right 2 lanes to take exit 39 toward FL-589 Toll N 0.5 mi Keep left, follow signs for FL-60 W/Clearwater 2.1 mi Keep right to continue on Exit 3, follow signs for FL-589 Toll N/Veterans Expressway/County Rd 576/Memorial Hw /Eisenhower Blvd/Air Cargo 0.9 mi Keep left, follow signs for FL-589Toll N/Veterans Expwy and merge onto F -589 Toll N Toll road 3.1 mi Take exit 6A for Waters Ave/County Rd 584 Toll road 0.3 mi Keep right at the fork and merge onto W Waters Ave Toll road 220 ft Follow W Waters Ave to your destination in Egypt Lake-Leto 3 min (1.3 mi) Merge onto W Waters Ave 1.2 mi Turn right onto Woodland Center Blvd 292 ft Turn right 82 ft Turn right Destination will be on the left 115 ft
Get on FL-568 Toll W in Cheval from Land O' Lakes Blvd and FL-597 S 11 min (7.0 mi) Head northwest on Bell Lake Rd toward Land O' Lakes Blvd 157 ft Turn left onto Land O' Lakes Blvd 2.2 mi Use the right 2 lanes to turn slightly right onto FL-597 S 4.3 mi Use the right lane to take the Veterans Expwy ramp to FL-589 Toll S/Tampa Int'l Airport/Clearwater Toll road 0.5 mi Follow FL-568 Toll W and FL-589 Toll S to W Waters Ave in Town 'n' Country. Take exit 6A from FL-589 Toll S 11 min (10.8 mi) Merge onto FL-568 Toll W Toll road 2.9 mi Merge onto FL-589 Toll S Toll road 4.0 mi Keep left to stay on FL-589 Toll S Toll road 3.1 mi Take exit 6A toward W Waters Ave Toll road 0.8 mi Keep left at the fork, follow signs for Temple Terrace and merge onto W Waters Ave Toll road 180 ft Follow W Waters Ave to your destination in Egypt Lake-Leto 4 min (1.3 mi) Merge onto W Waters Ave 1.2 mi Turn right onto Woodland Center Blvd 292 ft Turn right 82 ft Turn right Destination will be on the left 115 ft
Head west on Florida Ave toward Omaha St 3 s (52 ft) Take Tampa Rd and W Waters Ave to Woodland Center Blvd in Egypt Lake-Leto 35 min (17.1 mi) Turn left at the 1st cross street onto Omaha St 0.7 mi Turn left onto Tampa Rd Pass by PNC Bank (on the right in 1.6 mi) 7.7 mi Continue onto FL-580 E/W Hillsborough Ave 1.8 mi Turn left onto Countryway Blvd 0.8 mi Turn right onto W Waters Ave Pass by Church's Chicken (on the right in 3.7 mi) 6.0 mi Continue on Woodland Center Blvd to your destination 44 s (489 ft) Turn right onto Woodland Center Blvd 292 ft Turn right 82 ft Turn right Destination will be on the left 115 ft
The Sanctuary Wellness Institute is proud to be working with medical wellness physicians who are experts in their field.
Combining their expertise with a compassionate, informative and helpful approach to patient care allows us to provide an exceptional teleWellness patient experience.
Among our expert physician staff we have medical marijuana specialists, medical weight loss experts, a book author, and an international speakers.
It was a great and fast appointment and Dr. Horsham ensured to answer all my questions and concerns.
Craig S.
I have had a great experience with Dr. Granados and would highly recommend! I especially love the convenience of teledoc for follow-up appointments.
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Place is wonderful! Jenni at the front desk is absolutely awesome! Very informative and well educated… Dr. Granados has helped me greatly! She’s the lady to see!!!️
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Your weight loss doctor will make a dosage plan based on your medical history and overall health after your teleWellness consultation. Typically, patients are started on a lower dosage and as your doctor receives feedback on your progress they may increase your dosage.
Semaglutide is a member of the class of drugs known as glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonists. These medications mimic the appetite-suppressing and digestion-slowing effects of the GLP-1 hormone.
Semaglutide, which is FDA-approved, is used in Wegovy* and Ozempic*. Strict clinical trials have been conducted to verify its efficacy and safety. Practitioners have less experience using other weight loss drugs to assist patients in losing weight, and those drugs don’t have the successful track record semaglutide does, either.
For people who want to lose weight, semaglutide is an effective long-term option.
Compounded semaglutide is a medication prescribed for a specific patient and manufactured in a compounding facility that’s licensed by the FDA or a state board of pharmacy. Compounded medications must be tested for potency, sterility, and purity, and their ingredients must come from FDA-approved suppliers.
The act of compounding medications is legal, but because they are not manufactured in large quantities for the general public, they do not require FDA pre-market approval. Instead, they are created in response to specific orders from medical professionals. As a result, the dosages and administration methods for these medications may differ from those of commercial brand-name drugs.
Semaglutide is self-injected subcutaneously once per week. The drug acts as an appetite suppressant by mimicking the hormones that naturally interact with your digestive system and reducing feelings of hunger.
Semaglutide reduces caloric intake by slowing digestion and delaying gastric emptying. Because food passes through your stomach more slowly when you take the medication, you feel fuller for longer and have less of an appetite.
Semaglutide also affects the part of the brain that regulates cravings and appetite. This allows you to further reduce the size and frequency of your meals.
| Month | Semaglutide Benefits |
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| ONE | During the adjustment period, you may experience side effects like nausea while noticing a reduced appetite and modest weight loss (around 2-4 pounds). |
| TWO | Weight loss becomes more noticeable (1-2 pounds per week), side effects diminish, and portion control improves as appetite suppression continues. |
| THREE | Steady weight loss (cumulative 8-12 pounds), improved energy levels, and enhanced metabolic benefits like better blood sugar regulation become apparent. |
| FOUR | Weight loss may slow or plateau, but healthier eating habits and increased physical activity are more ingrained by this stage. |
| FIVE | Weight loss continues (potentially 15-20 pounds or more), along with noticeable health improvements like better blood pressure and cholesterol, and fewer food cravings. |
| SIX | By this time, sustained weight loss (10-20% of starting weight) is achieved, with long-term lifestyle changes solidified and improved confidence due to progress. |
Medical weight loss is a comprehensive, doctor-directed strategy for helping people achieve and maintain a healthy weight. It entails a personalized plan that can include dietary changes, physical activity, behavioral modifications, and, if necessary, prescription medications such as semaglutide. This method not only helps patients lose weight, but it also provides them with the skills and information they need to keep it off.
The prescribed dosage, your location, and whether your health insurance covers the medication are all factors that can influence the cost of semaglutide injections. Without insurance, you should budget about $800 to $1,000 per month.
In general, Medicare plans and many health insurance companies cover semaglutide injections to some extent, which could lower your out-of-pocket expenses. Novo Nordisk also offers a patient assistance program for those who are struggling financially.
The Sanctuary Wellness Institute offers semaglutide injections at our weight loss clinic in Tampa, Florida. To enable self-administration, we offer our patients the option of having their medication delivered or picked up in person.
You can do everything online when you get your semaglutide prescription from the Sanctuary. You will not have to leave your home to participate in our program because our patients can conveniently schedule and attend appointments online, as well as have their medication delivered.
The time it takes to lose weight while on semaglutide varies greatly from person to person. However, clinical research shows that weight loss typically begins within the first few weeks of starting the drug. That said, semaglutide isn't a miracle drug. Rather, it should be used in conjunction with a nutritious diet and regular exercise.
According to recent research, patients typically lose 10% to 15% of their body weight over the course of a six-month semaglutide regimen. The precise amount, however, varies from person to person and is determined by factors such as your starting body weight, diet, exercise level, and the duration of treatment. Individuals who start out heavier tend to lose more weight.
To optimize your weight loss while taking semaglutide, eat a balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and lean proteins, and be sure to engage in regular physical activity.
Your consultation will be similar to a regular office visit. The doctor will review your medical history and ask about your weight loss goals. By being open and honest, you can provide them with the information they need to determine your eligibility, eliminate any contraindications, and help you set reasonable goals.
The rate of weight loss with semaglutide injections varies from patient to patient and is influenced by lifestyle choices and the patient's response to the drug. Some people may notice weight loss within a few weeks of receiving a semaglutide injection, but the majority of patients do not see results for several months.
Working with a doctor will help you lose weight steadily and safely, as they’ll be able to adjust your dosage as needed throughout your treatment.
Medical weight loss programs have proven to be effective for many overweight individuals. Such programs use a tried-and-true weight-loss strategy that goes beyond a simple diet and exercise routine. FDA-approved drugs such as semaglutide, which promote safe and consistent weight loss, are staples of many medical weight loss programs.
Semaglutide injections carry side effects just like any other medication. The most common ones include stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation. These symptoms usually go away as your body adjusts to the medication. However, before taking semaglutide, you should still consult a healthcare provider. You should also notify them of any severe or long-term side effects if you experience any upon commencing your treatment.
Our mission is to provide easily accessible health and wellness services to help our patients live their best lives. Reach out to us to learn more about our services.
