Bariatric Surgery vs. GLP-1 Medications: What the Latest Research Shows

New Study Highlights Bariatric Surgery Significally More Effective than GLP-1 Medications for Sustained Weight Loss
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In The Spotlight: ASMBS Health Equity Committee
The ASMBS Health Equity Committee, led by Charles Thompson, MD, FACS, is dedicated to advancing education, outreach, and equitable access to obesity care. Through initiatives like the ASMBS Pathway Program,…
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Patient Stories

Losing weight; Improved health; More energy/better quality of life
I was really tired of being overweight. I was tired of missing life.
Please invest the time in yourself – go to a seminar to learn more about surgery
Losing weight; Improved health; More energy/better quality of life
I was really tired of being overweight. I was tired of missing life.
Please invest the time in yourself – go to a seminar to learn more about surgery

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