Weight Loss Medications
What’s Your Ideal Post-surgical Weight?
Bariatric surgery is primarily a disease improvement and resolution procedure, but we always discuss weight loss numbers and ideal weight with our patients. After all, it is called weight loss surgery, and virtually every patient has expectations. Some of these expectations are very lofty, while others are reasonable, and we, as bariatric surgeons, must offer each of our patients a goal or target that makes the most sense for their circumstances. Now, if you have researched bariatric surgery, you’ll know […]
Wegovy / Zepbound vs. Bariatric Surgery – How to Make the Choice?
With the proliferation of weight loss medications, including Wegovy and Zepbound, we have more choices when it comes to losing weight and improving the diseases associated with morbid obesity. However, with this expanded choice, there’s conflicting information and more confusion, and it’s important to teach our patients when each of these therapies makes the most sense. It’s also important to note the differences between the two weight loss-approved GLP-1 medications, Wegovy and Zepbound. So, let’s dive in and find out […]