Frequently Asked Questions

How does Lago Health help me lose weight?

• We specialize in medication management to help you reach your weight loss goals. We also recommend working with a dietician or nutritionist to assist in healthy dietary choices. It is also important to engage in regular physical activity and  exercise to promote sustainable habits and  long term weight loss.

Do I qualify for weight loss medication?

• For most prescription weight loss medications you must have a BMI greater than 30 or a  BMI greater than or equal to 27 with at-least one indicator of increased cardiovascular risk (e.g., coronary artery/heart disease, hypertension, dyslipidemia, diabetes, elevated waist circumference) or other obesity-related medical condition (e.g., sleep apnea). 

• CHECK YOUR BMI HERE​​​​​​​​

• We offer a variety of medications for weight loss. During our consultation, we will discuss your health history, weight loss goals, prior attempts at weight loss and  budget to determine what medication best suits your needs. ​
• A few medications we offer are: Semaglutide, Tirzepatide, Tesofensine, Kisspeptin, Low Dose Naltrexone, Lipo-Shots, Phentermine combination drugs etc. 

• I can attempt to file with you insurance, although it is very important to note that many weight loss medications are not covered by insurance. In regards to Semaglutide and Tirzepatide, these medications can only be obtained through insurance for Type 2 Diabetes. I DO NOT  prescribe these medications for diabetes. If you're interested in Semaglutide or Tirzepatide, these medications will be obtained from a reputable compounding pharmacy where insurance cannot be used. 

• Pricing depends on dose. On average for semaglutide, you will likely be paying between $200 and  $500 per month and  for tirzepatide, you will likely be paying between $400 and  $800 per month. ​

• Phentermine is a controlled medication which means that the prescription must be electronically sent from a certain platform. At this time, I do not offer prescriptions for phentermine BUT I do offer phentermine combination medication. These are medications that contain phentermine. These medications come from a compounding pharmacy and the medication will be sent directly to you. ​

• Although the website is still under construction, to request a consultation. Please email me at lauren.gorefnp@gmail.com. PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR HEIGHT AND  WEIGHT in the email . The consultation fee is $75 which includes paperwork, review of history, medication options and any prior authorizations (if applicable). This $75 fee is NON-REFUNDABLE. If you choose not proceed with medication management or insurance does not cover the medication, the fee will not be refunded. If you have a certain medication in mind, it is helpful to check with your insurance to determine if that medication is covered​