Weight Loss
How We Personalize Your Weight-Loss Plan
February 2026 · 7 min read · Medically reviewed by Dr. Jose Diaz, MD, Medical Director · Reviewed October 14, 2026 · Updated September 30, 2026
Padgett personalizes your weight-loss plan in steps. Your first visit reviews your health history, medications and goals. You and your provider choose a medication if one fits. Your dose starts low and is adjusted at follow-ups. Eating, activity and sleep are built in, and monthly check-ins keep the plan matched to how you're doing.
At Padgett Medical Center in Tampa, personalized compounded semaglutide starts at $149 a month and personalized compounded tirzepatide at $229 a month at the starting dose. Book online with a card on file and take 15% off your first month of medication, and your $100 visit is free when you start medication. Nothing is charged when you book. See every dose and price.
What happens at your first visit?
Your first visit is with Morgan Colee, PA, who reviews your health history, the medications and supplements you take, what you've tried before and what you want to achieve. That conversation is the foundation of your plan.
Expect questions about conditions like high blood pressure or diabetes, your family history, any past weight-loss medication, and your eating, activity and sleep. Your weight and height give your BMI, one starting point among several. The visit is in person at 6904 W. Linebaugh Ave in Tampa or by telehealth anywhere in Florida, and you leave knowing the plan and the reasons behind it.
How is your medication chosen?
You and your provider choose together, from personalized compounded semaglutide, personalized compounded tirzepatide and phentermine, or decide medication isn't the right step yet. The choice depends on your health, your history and what fits your life.
NIDDK calls choosing a weight-loss medication a decision between you and your health care professional, and lists the factors: the likely benefits, possible side effects, your current health issues and other medications, your family's medical history and cost. For a closer look at the two weekly injections, read which GLP-1 is right for you. Phentermine, a daily pill, is covered on the phentermine page.
Why does your dose start low?
Starting at a low dose and increasing gradually gives your body time to adjust and helps keep side effects like nausea manageable. Your provider raises the dose based on how you respond and how you feel.
MedlinePlus describes this pattern for semaglutide: a low starting dose, increased after 4 weeks, and possibly again after another 4 weeks based on your body's response. At Padgett, your dose is personalized and adjusted with your provider at follow-up visits, and you get clear instructions for your exact medication. Read why personalized and compounded matters for more on how that works. Never change your dose on your own.
What happens at your monthly check-ins?
Each month you and your provider review your progress, appetite, side effects and how you feel, then keep or adjust your dose and plan. It's where a plan stops being generic and becomes yours.
Check-ins are in person or by telehealth. If you're on phentermine, your blood pressure is checked at every monthly visit. If progress stalls, your provider looks at why: NIDDK notes that if you haven't lost at least 5% of your starting weight after 12 weeks on the full dose, a health care professional will probably advise stopping, and may change the treatment plan or try a different medication.
How do eating, activity and sleep fit into your plan?
They're part of the plan from the first visit, because medication works best alongside healthier habits. Your provider helps you pick changes that fit your schedule, instead of handing you a rigid diet.
For activity, the CDC recommends 150 minutes of moderate activity a week and 2 days of muscle-strengthening activity, and notes that some activity is better than none. For sleep, NHLBI recommends 7 to 8 hours a day for adults. On a GLP-1 medication, eating enough protein matters too; read lifestyle habits that support GLP-1 treatment for the details.
How are your goals set?
Your goals start small and specific, and they grow as you go. A goal you can act on this week, like a 10-minute walk after dinner, does more than a big number on a distant date.
NIDDK recommends starting with small changes, tracking your progress and expecting setbacks, since a setback doesn't mean you've failed. It also notes that losing 5% to 10% of your starting weight may improve your health by lowering blood sugar, blood pressure and triglycerides. Your provider helps you set targets that are realistic for you; no amount of weight loss is promised.
What does a personalized plan cost?
Medication is priced by dose, so your monthly price follows your plan. Personalized compounded semaglutide starts at $149 a month and personalized compounded tirzepatide at $229, and the $100 visit is free when you start medication.
There is no contract; you pay month to month. Booking online with a card on file takes 15% off your first month of medication. The only other charge is a $50 no-show fee for missing a visit without 24 hours' notice. Every dose and price is on the medical weight loss page.
How do you get started?
Book a visit online, in person at our Tampa clinic or by telehealth anywhere in Florida. Nothing is charged when you book.
For telehealth, you need to be in Florida at the time of the visit and show a valid Florida driver's license or state ID on camera. Questions first? Pick a free 15-minute phone consultation with our medical staff. Book your visit to start a plan built around you.
Personalized compounded semaglutide and personalized compounded tirzepatide are compounded drugs that have not been approved by the FDA. They have not been reviewed by the FDA for safety, effectiveness, or quality. FDA-approved products containing semaglutide and tirzepatide are available. Individual results vary.
This article is educational and is not medical advice. Talk with a licensed provider about your own health, medications and treatment options.
Frequently asked questions
How often are weight-loss follow-up visits?
Follow-ups are monthly. Each one reviews your progress, appetite, side effects and how you feel, and your provider keeps or adjusts your dose and plan. You can do them in person at the Tampa clinic or by telehealth while you're in Florida.
Can I change medications later?
Yes. If a medication isn't working well for you or causes side effects you can't manage, your provider can change your plan, including switching medications. Bring it up at your check-in, and don't switch, stop or combine medications on your own.
What if I stop losing weight?
Plateaus are common, and they're a reason to talk, not to give up. Your provider reviews your dose, eating, activity, sleep and other medications, then adjusts the plan. Share what's changed in your routine, since small details often explain a stall.
Do I have to follow a strict diet?
No. Your plan focuses on eating changes you can keep, like smaller portions, more protein and regular meals, chosen around your schedule and preferences. Your provider helps you pick one or two changes at a time instead of overhauling everything at once.