Medical Treatment of Obesity

Non-surgical Weight Loss Using GLP-1 Medication

Dr Lockie's Practice, through the ANKHÉ Clinic, can offer medically managed weight loss, using clinically approved GLP-1 weight loss drugs, that have proven weight loss benefits.

The advantage of using Dr Lockie's Practice is that we have our multi-disciplinary team to draw on, to give patients the very best chance of long term success.

Non Surgical Approach To Weight Loss

We are pleased to offer suitable patients the option of medical treatment of obesity. This is useful for:

• Patients do not meet the criteria for bariatric surgery, but still wish to lose weight
• Patients who do not wish to have a surgical procedure.
• Patients who need to lose weight prior to a bariatric procedure but are struggling to do so by diet alone
• Patients who’ve had a previous bariatric procedures and have had some weight regain and are struggling to get back on track.

Treatment Details

This treatment utilises a class of drugs called GLP-1 analogues. This can possibly be a daily injectable medicine that comes in a pre-filled syringe. 

• It produces suppression of appetite and hence aids weight loss.
• It is usually started at a low dose and gradually increased over a period of weeks to the maximum dose, and not all patients require the maximum dose.
• The injection is combined with dietician and psychology support to maximise weight loss.
• It is a requirement that treatment is discontinued after 12 weeks on the highest dose if the patient has not lost at least 5% of their initial body weight.

Results and Risks

Studies have produced weight loss of between 6% - 8% of body weight in patients taking some GLP-1s and have demonstrated good long-term safety profile. These drugs have been used in studies with diabetic and non-diabetic obese patients and patients with obstructive sleep apnoea.

How Can Dr Lockie's Practice Help

Is This Right For Me?

Shirley Lockie has vast experience in weight loss and specialises in Metabolic Assessment. That expertise gives her the advantage of determining the best weight loss drug for each patient, individually.

Because each drug in the GLP-1 class works slightly differently, using different doses at different intervals, she is able to navigate the maze of choices available, to suit you the best.

We Provide Support and Follow Up

Losing weight is not just a simple matter of taking a few drugs.

Our multi-disciplinary team has the necessary expertise to provide each patient with the services to succeed long term, including professional support and the facility of our long running (free to patients) Support Group.

Find Out More

You can start this process with our free consultation with Shirley Lockie, SCOPE certified* Nurse Practitioner and PNSA. If you are interested in discussing weight loss options including GLP-1s please click here for further details.

* SCOPE Certification through World Obesity Federation (WOF)