#bariatric-surgery

#bariatric-surgery

Because GLP-1s reduce the reward value of fatty, sugary and salty food, as well as reduce appetite, many patients go off these foods, said Alexander Miras, a professor of endocrinology at Ulster University. The effect is similar to that in patients who have bariatric surgery, which helps them to lose weight. After bariatric surgery, there is at least a fivefold increase in endogenous GLP-1s that naturally occur in our guts.

Sheree's struggle emphasizes the increasing reliance on non-traditional methods for weight management amidst the challenges presented by GLP-1 therapies.