The demand for weight loss medications are on the rise, and now, “natural” GLP-1s are being marketed to help you lose weight. Doctors share the benefits and risks.

The bottom line Bariatric surgery is a good weight loss option for people who meet the criteria. If you’re considering surgical weight loss, there are many cost-related factors to think about.

Who might consider semaglutide As a bariatric surgeon, Dr. Ali explained his criteria for deciding the proper therapeutic approach for someone needing to lose weight for health reasons.

Meet the experts: Mir Ali, MD, is a bariatric surgeon and medical director of MemorialCare Surgical Weight Loss Center at Orange Coast Medical Center in Fountain Valley, California.

There are several reasons why you may stop losing weight while taking GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic or Wegovy. Here’s what you can do to overcome it.

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