How Does Wegovy Work to Promote Weight Loss?
Wegovy works by copying a natural hormone called GLP-1 that your body makes when you eat. This hormone helps control your appetite, sends signals to your brain that help control hunger and cravings, and also slows down how fast food leaves your stomach, which helps you feel satisfied for longer after meals.
It also helps to streamline your metabolism by regulating your blood sugar, keeping it from spiking and dropping, which can lead to increased hunger and cravings. This makes it easier for you to eat less because you are not feeling hungry all the time, and helps you practice healthy lifestyle habits because you have more control over your eating habits.
What Happens If You Miss a Dose of Wegovy?
If you miss a single dose, it is not the end of the world because the medication does not completely vanish but remains in your system for a few days. You might feel more hungry and not as satisfied, and missing that dose can allow your cravings to come back and can slow down your weight loss or maintenance efforts.
If you miss a dose of Wegovy, you should follow the guidelines outlined by the manufacturer or the ones provided for you by your doctor.
- If you remember within 48 hours, take the missed dose as soon as possible and continue your weekly injections starting from that day forward.
- If the next scheduled dose is less than 48 hours away, skip the missed one and take your normal dose on schedule, which means you have skipped a week of Wegovy.
- If you miss two or more weeks, you need to work with your doctor to get you back on schedule. You may need to restart at a lower dose to allow your body to readjust so you do not experience serious side effects when resuming your medication.
Can I Skip a Week of Wegovy?
Sometimes people skip a week of Wegovy on purpose while on vacation or traveling, so they can enjoy eating or to avoid side effects like nausea . Doing that occasionally is understandable if it is well‑planned, but making a habit of skipping a week of Wegovy can gradually weaken the benefits it provides.
Weight loss professionals agree that taking Wegovy consistently helps keep side effects to a minimum and your weight loss results steady. Skipping a dose may increase feelings of hunger and reduce the medication’s influence on regulating your blood sugar and keeping you feeling full. If the medication’s effectiveness is reduced, you can begin to crave unhealthy foods, succumb to cravings, and overeat, which can cause weight gain.
Side effects could reappear once you resume a regular schedule, especially if your body has become adjusted to your current dose. The good news is that because the medication stays in your system for a few days, the effects will gradually taper off and not become instantly ineffective.
What Happens If You Miss a Week of Wegovy?
Missing your weekly dose of Wegovy will not totally tank your weight loss journey, but is not recommended. It must be used consistently in order to maintain an adequate level of medication in your body and ensure your appetite and cravings stay under control, and you do not eat too much and gain weight.
Missing a full week will cause the levels of semaglutide in your body to drop, and the intensity of your hunger can return with a vengeance. Your cravings might come back in full force, causing you to eat more than you should and slow down or stall your weight loss progress.
Skipping doses too often can influence the functioning of your metabolism and make it harder to sustain a healthy weight. Staying consistent with your Wegovy dosage will help you lower the number on the scale, but it also will help you manage weight-related medical conditions like high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and type 2 diabetes.
Tips for Preventing Missed Doses of Wegovy
Use reminders on your phone or calendar to help you stay consistent in administering your weekly dose.
Plan vacations and your travel schedule ahead of time so you can ensure you have access to safe and effective semaglutide medication when you need it. Semaglutide should never be frozen and lasts up to its expiration date when stored in the refrigerator. It can be stored at room temperature for up to 28 days, so Wegovy can be taken with you on trips or on your vacation as long as it is stored properly.
Wegovy should be stored in the refrigerator between 36°F and 46°F. Once you take it out of the fridge, it can stay at room temperature and up to 86°F for up to 28 days.
If you are flying, keep your Wegovy pen in your carry-on bag with an ice pack or a small insulated case to protect it from heat. Do not store it in checked luggage because it can get too hot or too cold down in the cargo hold, and should not be used if compromised.
Stay consistent with taking your medication by connecting it to something you already do on a regular basis, like brushing your teeth or watching a certain show on a certain night.
If you never forget a certain part of your weekly routine, then it is the perfect time to add in your weight loss injection. You may wish to keep your Wegovy pen near your daily vitamins or the skincare you use every day to help you stay consistent. You can purchase a small cosmetics fridge to keep in your bathroom, making it convenient to store and access your medication.
If you skipped more than two weeks, you should work with your doctor for guidance on the best way for you to resume your medication. You may need to begin at a lower dose and slowly increase the dose the same way you did when you first started the medication.
Eating whole foods and foods rich in fiber and staying active during any lapse in your medication can help you manage your increased appetite without derailing your weight loss progress.
MySlimMed Can Help You Get Your Weight Loss Journey Back On Track
It is important to give yourself grace and remain patient if you accidentally skip your weekly dose of Wegovy. It is fairly common, and you can get back on track.
The weight loss professionals at MySlimMed can help you restart your journey and resume your Wegovy medication. Consistent usage helps Wegovy work best, but skipping a week now and then will not destroy all your progress, but making it a habit can limit your ability to maintain a healthy weight.
Dr. Angelina Postoev and the qualified team at MySlimMed can help you create a safe and effective weight loss plan using Wegovy or another prescription weight loss medication. After a complete consultation, Dr. Angelina will determine the medication that will work best for you, and it can be delivered each month right to your door with our prescription refill program.
Contact MySlimMed today to set up your personal consultation and start or resume your weight loss journey right away!
