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How I finally dropped 100 lbs and kept it off
nypost.com • • business
Key Points:
- About 1 in 8 American adults have used GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy for weight loss or chronic condition management, but many stop using them and often regain weight.
- Pamela Melgarejo, a former GLP-1 user, experienced significant weight regain after stopping the medication and ultimately chose bariatric surgery, losing over 100 pounds in six months with sustained results for more than a year.
- Bariatric surgery, including procedures like sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass, offers more durable weight loss outcomes compared to GLP-1 drugs, which often lead to substantial weight regain after discontinuation.
- Pamela's surgery not only helped her lose weight but also improved her overall health, reversing conditions such as high blood pressure, irregular heartbeat, and fatty liver disease, significantly enhancing her quality of life.
- Experts emphasize that while GLP-1s can aid weight loss, bariatric surgery remains the most effective and lasting treatment for obesity, highlighting the importance of personalized approaches and comprehensive support programs like NYU Langone's.
