Archives: July 2024
About Medical Weight Loss Options – Wegovy®, ZepBoundTM
With the availability and popularity of modern weight loss drugs like Wegovy® and ZepboundTM, patients have an ever-expanding tool chest for losing weight. We understand how difficult it can be to manage excess weight and obesity – we’ve helped tens of thousands do it for the past several decades. Until now, most patients have resorted to bouncing between diets (most tend to fail) as their only non-surgical weight loss option.
Those looking for an alternative will be pleased to know there are two weekly injectable weight loss drugs currently on the market. Wegovy is a derivative, high-dose version of the popular diabetes drug Ozempic®. Zepbound is the weight loss-approved form of MounjaroTM, a diabetes drug as well. The former is a Semaglutide, while the latter is a Tirzepatide. While they have different names, they essentially do the same thing. Both are GLP-1 receptor agonists. In other words, when injected into belly fat, these drugs stimulate an increase in beta cells within the pancreas and subsequently induce satiety and weight loss.
How to Succeed After Bariatric Surgery if Cardio’s Not Working
Your bariatric journey is lifelong, and you must stick to a diet and exercise routine to lose weight since these are the integral parts of every successful weight loss journey, regardless of the tool used. Recommendations after bariatric surgery boils down to following a defined and healthy diet punctuated by moderation and regular cardio and resistance exercise.
For some in early recovery after surgery, cardio exercises strain their joints or hearts too much. Some patients may need to lose weight or get a joint replacement to be more active. With luck, the weight loss afforded by bariatric surgery will improve joint pain and mobility. Getting to that point takes a lot of effort.
If cardio exercises aren’t your thing right now, don’t worry. Other effective ways to support your bariatric journey include diet and non-cardio exercises.