Robert Ziltzer, MD FACP, FAAP, FOMA Were always skeptical about new treatments for obesity, and for good reason
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Surgery may be a good option if you: Have a body mass index (BMI) of 35 or higher, or a BMI of 30 or higher with conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, or sleep apnea Have not been able to achieve or maintain weight loss through diet, exercise or medication At Louisiana Center for Bariatrics, our surgeons use minimally invasive techniques to improve recovery times and long-term outcomes
Side effects with both medications predominantly occur during the dose escalation phase