
Testimonials
“At 51 I had my dream wedding wearing a dress I would have never imagined in the realm of possibilities. Like many, I have struggled with my weight my entire life. Always being the "chubby" friend no matter what I tried, how healthy I ate, and how much I exercised. My brother referred me to Dr Carrerra and I was skeptical at first. She was so understanding and took the time to get to know my experience. Even though all communications were virtual, I felt she spent more time truly trying to understand my needs than my in-person doctors. Using zepbound, I began losing weight, cravings were gone, and the food noise disappeared. This helped to motivate me to create healthy eating and exercise habits that have extended beyond reaching my goal weight. It has transformed my self confidence and a healthy lifestyle has become a family lifestyle. 52lbs lost in 8 months.”
Thank you Dr. Carrera!!!
Yessica
“Under the guidance of Dr. Carrera, I not only shed pounds but gained a profound understanding of healthy living. The medical expertise that was brought to the table ensured that every step was safe and tailored to my specific needs. Regular check-ins kept me motivated, and adjustments to the plan were made based on my progress, making the journey feel personalized and sustainable.
Today, I stand as living proof of their program's effectiveness. I've not only achieved my weight loss goals but also regained my confidence and vitality. This journey has been about more than just shedding pounds – it's been about reclaiming my life. I am immensely grateful to Dr. Carrera and her team for guiding me toward a healthier, happier me. If you're seeking a truly transformative weight loss experience, I wholeheartedly recommend their medical weight loss program.”
I’m glad you were in!
Dusty
Thank you Doc!
“The day I began my Mounjaro journey with Dr. Carrera I was almost 240 lbs, swollen, depressed, and so disappointed with the woman in the mirror. Insulin resistance, PCOS, and binge eating, it was impossible to lose any significant weight.
Fast forward 11 months - my thoughts no longer drift constantly to what my next meal will be. I eat because I feel hunger, not for the joy it used to bring (however fleeting). I feel a control over myself that I never had before. The best way I can describe the feeling is “freedom”. I’m 82 lbs down and just 8 lbs. away from a normal BMI for the first time in my adult life. With Dr. Carrera’s guidance, Mounjaro has truly been a life-changing tool and I am forever grateful!”
T hank you so much!
Jennifer
“I started my weight loss journey on August 26th, 2022. I was 43 inches in the waist and today I’m 27 inches. I had a very tight size 13 pants to now a size 1. The bloating and inflammation has been drastically reduced with Dr. Carrera’s guidance and this weight-loss medication. I’m 4’11 “ and started at 171 lbs … now I am keeping my weight at 114 lbs. I'm able to average about 20-25 miles a week at work running around.
I am so thankful to Dr. Carrera and I feel great !
Lisa
“I stopped looking in the mirror because I didn’t recognize the woman in my reflection. My health had hit an all-time low. It was time for a change but I needed more help than just the gym. I found Dr. Carrera and she has helped me recognize the women in the mirror again and reclaim my life. Insurance companies are difficult to navigate but she was able to take that stress away as well and get me the medication I needed and deserved. If you’re on the fence take a leap of faith and just do it! No regrets."
Thanks to your services I’m back !
Melissa
“I was so insecure and ashamed of myself that I avoided photos (at least of my full body) for years. My weight at its heaviest was 199.2 lbs (5'6*) on 09/14/22. I didn't even take any before photos when I started my Mounjaro journey because I was afraid it wouldn't work for me - I had tried Contrave, Phentermine, keto, Beachbody, calorie counting/macros, you name it with little to no success. I didn't want to wait to be seen by my primary doctor and the telehealth process is so much easier and faster (signed up on 9/13, had the appt on 9/14, then had a prescription ready at the pharmacy the evening of 9/14). Even with my success on Mounjaro, my primary still refuses to prescribe it to me (I felt judged) so I will gladly continue with Dr. Carrera.
Dr. Carrera has been so supportive, non-judgmental, and caring throughout my year on Mounjaro. She always tells me how proud she is of me. Prior to starting I had high LDL and my hormones were all out of whack. Now my LDL and hormones are all within normal ranges and I finally have a regular cycle again - it had been years. My current weight is between 134-138lbs and I've maintained this weight for about 4 months now. I truly feel like this medicine has been a miracle for me! “
Thank you so much,
Alicia
“ Hello! I started at 217 lbs and I am now 145 lbs. I feel great ! I have stretched the shots out for every 10-15 days for maintenance and to reduce cost, and it seems to work fine. My goal is 140 lbs .
This medicine has been life changing for me. I am in the best shape I've been in 30 years.”
Thank you Dr. Carrera!
Christine
“ It’s been so great to work with you and your unjudgmental, supportive help with me getting these meds. I’ve tried so many ways and just couldn’t keep up with the discipline to see compounded results like this; but the meds help me stay on track with movement and reasonable, consistent food choices.
I hit 199 lbs. last week! This was from 268 lbs. That is the first time I have seen that number on the scale in.... literally , probably 12 years!! “
I’m happy to provide a testimonial!!
Jade
I started Mounjaro 12/31/2022 at 262 pounds. I have struggled with chronic obesity my entire life. I have always practiced proper diet and exercise but was so discouraged that I could not get the weight off and keep it off. I needed another tool in addition to a proper diet and exercise to regulate my ability to maintain a healthy weight. I have to be on this medicine for 9 months when I hit my goal weight of 155 pounds. I have never felt so healthy in my life. I’m no longer on blood pressure medicine or on sleeping pills. Unless you have ever been overweight you have no idea the true anguish of being overweight on your mental health. The struggle and cycle is real. I have used the tools of proper / healthy eating with good cardio to be healthy and successful physically and mentally.”
This medicine has literally set me free !!
Richelle
“ I started my weight loss with Dr Carrera in the beginning of 2023. I had no self-esteem and I was so self conscious about my weight. I used to hate looking at myself in the mirror. I was around 185 lbs. and I'm only 5'3“.
Dr Carrera has been very supportive throughout my treatment and I've never felt judged.
Thanks to her guidance, I was able to finally feel great about myself. I reached my goal weight of 125 lbs. in about a year and I've been maintaining since then !”
Thank you so much!
Fernanda
“ I used to be a member of the clean plate club. Meaning, I would load up my plate and eat till it was gone! Portion control has always been my struggle. I began this journey at 320 pounds and I was a Type 2 diabetic with occasional blurred vision. I have since lost 75 pounds, and on my way to 100. Mounjaro has given me the discipline to eat less and now I only eat when I'm hungry. Dr. Carrera-Cardwell is our biggest cheerleader. She is genuinely excited to see our progress, which also keeps us motivated and accountable. With her guidance, you can lose the weight and maintain a healthy lifestyle once again. Your quality of life will greatly improve.”
Chadd started at 320 lbs down 245 lbs
Angie started at 217 lbs down 165 lbs
Be patient it's a marathon, not a sprint,
but so well worth it !
Chadd
Dr. Carrera has helped me completely transform my life in a matter of months! As a typical full time working mom I live a busy life and noticed the pounds gradually pile on over time. One day I weighed myself and the number on the scale shocked me. I felt sluggish, bloated, always tired and I simply did not feel good about the way I looked. I tried many weight loss plans and programs over the years and I would lose a little and then gain it all back. I heard about Monjauro through a friend and was very skeptical and apprehensive at first. I decided to try it as a last resort and I truly believe it is a miracle solution! It was so easy to apply, reduced my appetite dramatically and helped me easily reshape my nutrition plan. I went from being in the 190s to 133lbs in a matter of months! I have never felt so amazing and I truly look and feel better now than I did 20 years ago! Dr. Carrera provided encouragement and guidance along the way and was always so responsive and available. It's amazing how life can easily change with the right plan, the right attitude and the right doctor!
Karen started at 190 lbs down 132 lbs
Thank you for helping me take back my life!
Karen
During my 20 years as a Security Policeman in the U.S. Air Force, my average weight was 210 pounds. Shortly after retirement at the age of 38, my wife gave birth to our daughter. I had gained a little “sympathy” weight and then I kept on gaining. Before you knew it, my doctor was telling me that I was pre-diabetic and then Type-2, all within a year. They put me on 12 pills a day for diabetes, high cholesterol and neuropathy. I had asked him about Ozempic and other diabetes meds I heard were making people lose weight, but he would not prescribe them to me… “Just keep taking your 12 pills”. Within a decade, I’d ballooned up to 330lbs and I was tired all the time and even got fired from a job because of it. I’d even fallen asleep several times while driving and almost killed my family when I dozed off on the road and my wife couldn’t let me drive on long trips anymore. Because I’d gotten so big, I couldn’t keep up with my wife and daughter on trips to Disney and they were constantly having to wait up for me. I had asked my doctor about Ozempic and other diabetes meds that I’d seen on TV that were making people lose weight, but he would say “Just keep taking your pills”. Then I met Dr. Danielle Carrera. She has saved my life!! Now at 54 yrs. old, I am in better shape than I was at 44. “Doc” put me on Trulicity and then Mounjaro and in the last year, I’ve lost 90 pounds. I am now the one having to wait for my family to catch up because my energy is way up and I’m leading the pack again. Recently on a cruise to Mexico, it was my goal to climb the pyramids at the Chacchoben Mayan ruins and I was let down that we were only permitted to go about a quarter of the way up it. I was motivated enough to climb the whole darn thing. I am now down to 240lbs, and I plan on getting back to my military fighting weight. Only 30pounds to go. My A1C is now back down to non-diabetes level and even my high cholesterol has gone down. The weight doesn’t come off overnight folks, but it WILL come off. Good luck and Happy Health and like we said in the Air Force… Aim High!
Started at 330 lbs down to 242 lbs
Thank you so much Dr. Danielle!!
TSgt, USAF Retired
CEO/Chief Instructor
PSG Security Academy, LLC
Kelly Flanagan
www.flsecuritylicense.com
I started my journey with Mounjaro/Zepbound in March of 2023. I looked back over the years since having my daughter and realized I had hardly any pictures with my now 20 year old kid not because none had been taken, but because I deleted them all because I didn't like how I looked. What a silly reason not to save memories with pictures but it was a reminder on how I hated how I looked. So that was my main reason for taking the plunge I wanted happy memories to be recorded.
Another Happy Patient!!!
I was a size 24 and now I’m a 6 to 8. Starting weight of 290 now at 155. Able to work out every day and intermittent fasting as worked well for me. This is a whole new life!
This is a whole new Life!
Allison
WEIGHTLOSS
WELLNESS
MOUNJARO-ZEPBOUND-OZEMPIC-WEGOVY -
We also offer Compounded Semaglutide or Tirzepatide.
Medical weight loss with Ozempic and Wegovy (semaglutides) and Mounjaro and newly just released Zepbound (tirzepatide), is effective due to their unique mechanisms of action.
What is the difference and how does insurance decide on coverage?
OZEMPIC ( FDA approved for diabetes type 2) and WEGOVY ( FDA approved for weight loss) :
Semaglutides ( Ozempic or Wegovy ) are a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist that reduces appetite, increases feelings of fullness, and slows gastric emptying, leading to reduced calorie intake. It also influences insulin and glucagon levels, promoting weight loss.
MOUNJARO ( FDA approved for diabetes type 2) and ZEPBOUND ( newly FDA approved for weight loss) :
Tirzepatides ( Mounjaro or ZepBound), are not just one peptide but dual containing both Gastric Inhibitory Polypeptide (GIP) and the GLP-1 receptor agonist. Like semaglutides, tirzepatides similarly curb appetite and support weight loss by addressing multiple hormonal pathways involved in metabolism and energy regulation. The difference is Tirzepatides have an extra peptide that works on the brain to simmer “food noise” or cravings. This dual molecular action of GLP and GIP trumps all other weight loss medications statically while showing an equivalent reduction in A1C in diabetes and a reduction in primary and secondary cardiovascular events.
Many insurances require an A1C > 6.5 or a diabetes diagnosis due to at least two elevated blood sugars to cover Ozempic or Mounjaro … not just an Obesity diagnosis. On the other hand, with Wegovy or ZepBound you do not need a diabetes diagnosis but may need prior authorization justifying why you need the medication for weight loss such as ( i.e. BMI > 30 or >27 with HTN or hyperlipidemia, failed diet, and exercise etc). At “Carrera Telehealth” we can help you with your prior authorization.
**** If you do not have insurance, or your insurance does not cover the medications above,
we can also look into other affordable options such as Compounded Semaglutide or Tirzepatide . ****
Each medication, when combined with lifestyle changes, assists individuals in achieving sustainable weight loss by targeting appetite control, glucose metabolism, and overall energy balance.
Each patient's plan for weight loss is individualized according to their specific needs. See some of our testimonials below for incredible overall well-being outcomes.
WHAT & WHY
Need a PA?
(Prior Authorization)
Many weight loss drugs can be expensive and require a preauthorization ( PA). Even though we are a cash pay service, our providers are here to help you understand your coverage and potential out-of-pocket costs for medications. Moreover, our providers can personally submit your preauthorization to your insurance so proper review of your medical history can be reviewed. This can lead to approval, lower co-pay for your medication and better health outcomes in the long run.
We’ll make the call for you!
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