The most common fear patients have is: “What happens when I stop?” At MyDoctor, we treat obesity as a chronic condition, meaning we plan for the long term from day one.
Why Rebound Happens
When you lose weight, your body’s “set point” tries to fight back by increasing hunger hormones. If you stop Ozempic or Mounjaro abruptly without a maintenance plan, those hunger cues return, often leading to rapid weight regain.
The MyDoctor Maintenance Strategy
- Tapering, Not Stopping: We often “step down” the dose gradually rather than quitting cold turkey. This allows your metabolism to stabilize at your new weight.
- The “Maintenance Dose”: Some patients benefit from a low-dose, “spaced out” injection (e.g., every 10–14 days) to keep appetite suppressed while they focus on lifestyle habits.
- Resistance Training: Muscle is your metabolic engine. We emphasize strength training during your weight loss phase to ensure that when you stop the medication, your body burns calories efficiently at rest.
- Ongoing Monitoring: We don’t just prescribe and disappear. Regular check-ins at our clinic ensure that if the scale starts to creep up, we can intervene early with nutritional adjustments or temporary dose resets.
Success isn’t just reaching your goal; it’s staying there. Let MyDoctor help you build a sustainable exit strategy.