In Office Weight Loss

Dr. Rogers Award Winning Weight Loss Program Overview

With over two decades of expertise and undeniable success, Dr. Rogers Centers' physician-supervised weight loss program continues to surpass expectations in medical weight management. Spearheaded by Dr. Tamyra Rogers, our experienced bariatric-trained staff implements a proven multidisciplinary approach that has earned us the reputation as the leading weight loss program in San Antonio, Texas.

Dr. Rogers' innovative protocols, developed over years of dedicated practice, integrate the latest advancements in weight loss tools to ensure our patients achieve lasting results. Under the guidance of Dr. Rogers, our medical staff, including bariatric dieticians, undergo rigorous training, guaranteeing a diverse range of effective programs tailored to individual needs.

At Dr. Rogers Centers, your success is our priority, and we are committed to supporting you every step of your weight loss journey.

Our multifaceted program is based on:

  • Bariatric-trained medical staff
  • Dietician designed and implemented customized nutritional plans
  • Accountability- Monthly medical and dietary visits and optional weekly weigh-ins
  • Appetite Suppressants
    • Oral - Phentermine, Diethylpropion, Phendimetrazine, and compounded forms of these with Topamax and naltrexone
    • Injection
      • Wegovy and compounded Semaglutide
      • Zepbound and compounded Tirzepatide
  • Resting Metabolic Rate- Dr. Rogers Centers measures your metabolism, we do not estimate it
  • Synergistic nutraceutical supplements
  • Lipotrophic injections- Methylated B vitamins for optimal absorption of energy and amino acids for enhancing fat loss in the liver
  • HCG injections- Patients have reported increased satiety, increased midsection weight loss, and an anti-inflammatory component. FDA noted off-label for weight loss
  • Optional VO2 testing- Identifies exercise fat burn zone heart rate and level of conditioning ie.VO2

Dr. Rogers weight loss program is customized according to you and your weight loss goals. Our seasoned staff will discuss and evaluate your data and history to design your personalized plan.

The staff will consider your:

  • Past and current health history
  • Measured metabolic rate
  • Diagnostic lab work
  • Body composition, Fat mass, and Muscle mass
  • Current exercise capacity
  • Nutritional needs
  • Lifestyle and behaviors
  • Past successes and failures of weight loss

If you join our program, you will find yourself in a comfortable and supportive atmosphere under the care of the qualified staff you deserve.

Components

  • Wegovy and Zepbound

    FDA approved for weight management

  • RMR Testing

    Understand your own personal caloric and macronutrient needs for efficient weight loss

  • Oral Appetite Suppressants

    Used successfully as a stand alone for appetite suppression or in combinations with the GLP’s

  • Customized Nutrition plans

    Designed based on your nutritional, lifestyle and medical dietary optimization

  • VO2 testing

    Pinpoint your optimal fat burn zone for exercise

  • Synergistic Supplements

    Enhance weight loss and achieve optimal health with synergistic supplements

  • Maintenance Program

    Your initial weight loss plan is designed with maintenance in mind. The key to maintenance is understanding your caloric and macronutrient goals while exercising 5 hours a week

  • Accountability

    Monthly medical and nutrition appointments with your plan, in addition to weekly weigh-ins if you desire

Wegovy and Zepbound

Wegovy and Zepbound, FDA-approved for chronic weight management in obese/overweight patients, have exceeded our expectations at Dr. Rogers Centers, enhancing weight loss outcomes significantly. These user-friendly once-a-week subcutaneous injections, along with compounded forms semaglutide and tirzepatide, are integral to our comprehensive approach to weight loss and maintenance.

How do Wegovy and Zepbound work?

  • These medications both work on the glucagon-like peptide-1(GLP-1) receptor and Zepbound also works on the glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide(GIP).
  • The medications have shown a reduction in body weight when accompanied by calorie restriction and moderate exercise.
  • Dr. Rogers Centers recommends these medications for:
    • Weight Loss and "Recomping the Body"
    • Improve insulin resistance and glucose levels
    • Enhance metabolism and cardio protection
    • Decrease inflammatory markers
    • Decrease gastrointestinal inflammation
    • Appetite control

What do our patients report about Wegovy and Zepbound?

Brain

  • The food noise battle has gone away.
  • I don't feel hungry all the time.
  • I don't crave sugar anymore.
  • I have an aversion to alcohol.

Gut

  • I can only eat 1/2 or a 1/3 of what I used to eat.
  • So easy to stay within my portions.
  • I finally feel full after I eat.
  • I am satisfied with my prescribed portion of food.

Energy Level

  • My energy level is stable throughout the day.
  • My cravings for sugar energy have gone away.
  • I feel like I can exercise now.

Inflammation

  • I feel less swollen all over.
  • My joint pain is so much better.

Overall Wellness

  • I feel like my hope of wellness is now my reality .
  • I can manage my weight without feeling deprived.

What was the average weight loss for Wegovy and Zepbound in weight loss studies?

Studies for Wegovy demonstrate that at week 68, the mean weight change from baseline with once-weekly dosing was up to 17%, while for Zepbound at week 68, it was slightly over 20%. These remarkable findings underscore the superior efficacy of both medications compared to any other weight loss medication available to date.

Benefits of the Medications

  • Weight Loss
  • Improved glucose control
  • Improved fertility
  • Positive cardiovascular effects
  • Treatment of Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
  • Decrease in Fatty Liver

Difference between Wegovy and Zepbound?

Zepbound is preferred by certain patients due to its lower incidence of nausea-related symptoms. Head-to-head studies comparing Mounjaro and Ozempic revealed that Mounjaro resulted in greater weight loss. Moreover, compounded tirzepatide is pricier than compounded semaglutide. At Dr. Rogers Centers, we recognize both medications as highly effective for weight loss and maintenance. During your initial weight loss appointment, our team will thoroughly discuss these medications with you, and together with your provider, determine the most suitable option for your needs.

Common side effects of the medication?

At Dr. Rogers Centers, we prioritize your well-being, ensuring that any potential side effects from medications are minimized under the guidance of our experienced medical and nutritional staff. While the most common side effects experienced by our patients include nausea and constipation, rest assured that we offer comprehensive strategies to address these concerns during your initial evaluation. We recommend administering the medication at night before bed and utilizing ondansetron as needed to alleviate nausea. Additionally, we discuss a regimen to manage the possibility of constipation, which may arise due to the mechanism of action of the drugs. Other occasional side effects such as heartburn, bloating, fatigue, and headache are also addressed, ensuring your comfort and safety throughout your weight loss journey.

More serious side effects can be:

  • Pancreatitis
  • Gallbladder problems
  • Kidney problems
  • Allergic reaction
  • Depression/suicidal risk
  • Gastroparesis

Customized Nutritional Program

  • The experienced and knowledgeable dietary staff at Dr. Rogers Centers has been formulating nutritional plans for successful weight loss for years.
  • The plans not only include calorie reduction, but macronutrient percentage manipulation to increase weight loss.
  • The plans are thoughtfully designed with food as medicine to help with certain medical problems.
  • The plans are designed based on your preference for food choices and religious needs.

Synergistic Supplements

Dr. Rogers Centers incorporates synergistic supplements for not only weight loss but overall health optimization. Some of our most popular supplement combinations

  • Improve body composition metrics- LeuSyngery, Performance Collagen, and iCell Water
  • Improve cardiometabolic risk factors- Sytrinol and fatty15
  • Improve exercise capacity- Leusynergy and iCellWater
  • Immune/Inflammation/gut health-Guttides(BPC-KPV), Apigenin and NuButyrate
  • Improve sleep and stress management- DHH-B

Maintenance Program

At Dr. Rogers Centers, our weight loss program emphasizes maintenance from day one, focusing on achieving weight loss while consuming the highest caloric amount possible. We believe in minimal reduction in calories and strategic macronutrient manipulation to facilitate easier weight maintenance.

Additionally, we recommend aiming for a minimum of 5 hours of exercise per week to support weight maintenance. Before transitioning to the maintenance phase, we prioritize preparing the metabolism for sustained success.

Oral AppetiteSuppressants

For individuals struggling with being overweight or obese, oral appetite suppressants can be a valuable tool in achieving weight loss. At Dr. Rogers Centers, we have utilized oral appetite suppressants for years to reduce hunger while following a calorie-deficit eating plan for weight loss. These suppressants can be used alone or in combination with compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide.

The FDA has also approved the combination of phentermine-topiramate for long-term appetite suppression. Studies have shown that appetite suppressants, on average, result in 5-7% more weight loss compared to diet alone, particularly when combined with a physician-supervised nutritional and exercise plan.

Our center offers a variety of appetite suppressants tailored to individual medical history and patient comfort.

Faster weight loss

Why do Dr. Rogers Centers patients lose weight faster?

What sets Dr. Rogers Centers apart in achieving faster weight loss? We believe that our comprehensive approach, incorporating a range of weight loss tools, has been instrumental in our program's longstanding success. Each weight loss tool we offer serves to amplify overall success, and our unique ability lies in combining these tools to meet the specific weight loss needs of each individual.

What are Dr. Rogers Centers Results?

After regular use of semaglutide and tirzepatide, we are beginning to analyze our patient data to determine the percentage of weight loss from baseline. Prior to the use of these medications, our multidisciplinary weight loss program achieved impressive results, with 87% of patients experiencing meaningful weight loss of at least 10% in just 12 weeks. Additionally, 64% of our patients lost an average of 20 pounds, while over 23% of patients achieved an average weight loss of 34 pounds within the same time frame, representing a significant acceleration in weight loss compared to traditional studies.