Wegovy

Quick Intro

VEI Clinic Apgujeong is an English-friendly internal-medicine clinic offering doctor-led Wegovy care for medical weight management when appropriate. We focus on safety, evidence, and clear follow-up—no hype. Availability and pharmacy stock in Korea can fluctuate; we confirm current options at your visit.

Who It May Be For

• Adults with obesity or overweight plus weight-related conditions who are candidates for semaglutide therapy alongside nutrition and activity changes.
• Patients who prefer a once-weekly injectable with stepwise titration under medical supervision.

How We Work (Safety-First)

• Evaluation & labs → A1c, CMP (kidney/liver), fasting lipids (± ApoB), urine albumin/creatinine; pregnancy test if applicable.
• Medication fit → review history (pancreatitis, gallbladder issues, GI disorders), family history (MTC/MEN2), and other meds.
• Titration plan → gradual dose increases with written sick-day rules and side-effect prevention.
• Follow-up → early check at 4–6 weeks, then 8–12 weeks with labs; adjust dose/adjunct meds.
• Lifestyle anchor → protein/fiber targets, zone-2 + strength template, sleep/stress supports.

What to Expect (Personalized Titration)

• Start low → increase about every 4 weeks as tolerated.
• Coaching on injection technique, site rotation, and what to do if a dose is late.
• If you use insulin or a sulfonylurea, we’ll adjust those doses to reduce hypoglycemia risk.

Side Effects & Cautions (We’ll Coach You)

• Common: nausea, early fullness/reflux, constipation/diarrhea → small meals, fluids/fiber strategy, slow titration; supportive meds if needed.
• Less common/serious—seek care: severe abdominal pain (possible pancreatitis), persistent vomiting, black/bloody stool, allergic symptoms.
• We avoid it in patients with a personal/family history of MTC/MEN2 and assess gallbladder/pancreatitis history.

Travel & Procedure Notes

• We’ll map time-zone dosing and storage and provide a travel letter.
• For procedures/sedation, we coordinate pre-op holding guidance with your surgeon/anesthesiologist.

Visit Flow (Typical)

• Baseline consult (30–45 min) → history/meds, goals, vitals; order labs
• Results visit (20–30 min) → start/titrate plan, nutrition & training template, monitoring schedule
• Follow-ups → 4–6 weeks after start/change; then 8–12 weeks with labs

Pricing, Availability & Receipts

• Clear quote before prescriptions or tests.
• Korea launch: Wegovy entered the Korean market in October 2024; supply has since varied with periods of tight stock—we’ll check current pharmacy options during your visit.
• Itemized English receipts (superbills) for personal/corporate reimbursement.